Yum! Brands to buy back $500M shares

March 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. said Thursday it has approved the buyback of an additional $500 million worth of the company's shares over the next 1…

Long John Silver's adds lobster to the menu

March 2, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's added Buttered Lobster Bites, made with real langostino lobster, to its menu to drive sales during the 40-day Catholic…

Del Taco create "Jaws" ad to promote Crispy Fish Burrito

March 2, 2006

Del Taco updated its menu with the Crispy Fish Burrito. The new item features two crispy fish fillets, ancho chili sauce, crunchy cabbageand freshly made…

KFC and Long John's face zoning issues in Mass.

February 19, 2006

Daily News Transcript: KFC and Long John Silver's is trying to move into a Massachusetts suburb, but town officials are contesting the way the restaurants…

Yum! Brands post lower fourth-quarter profit

February 7, 2006

Forbes: Yum! Brands Inc. said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 4 percent, stemming from an accounting expense for employee stock options even as the…

Captain D's buys Del Taco

February 2, 2006

Air time awaits Long John Silver's winner

January 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Twelve-year-old Holly Chelette of Keystone Heights, Fla., never dreamed that saying a tongue-twister would result in her appearing in a…

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…

Zagat releases 2006 New York City Restaurant Survey

October 16, 2005

And the Winners Are: Le Bernardin Top Food, Gramercy Tavern Most Popular, Daniel for Decor, per se Takes Best Service and Nets Highest Overall Ratings In Best…

Ark Restaurants announces declaration of dividend

October 10, 2005

10/11/2005 1:11:07 PM NEW YORK, Oct 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) announced today that the Board of Directors declared its regular…

Nation's restaurants helping hurricane victims with National Dine Out Day

September 20, 2005

National Restaurant Association Announces 8,000+ Restaurants Nationwide Participating in Dine for America Event, Exceeds Total Registered Participants from…

Dine for America National dine out event to raise funds for American Red Cross

September 8, 2005

) The National Restaurant Association today announced that the nation's restaurant industry is coming together to offer its support for those impacted by the…

Long John Silver's Introduces New Popcorn Shrimp

July 19, 2005

That Actually Has Shrimp Inside!

Captain D's is reeled in by venture firm

December 30, 2004

Charlesbank Capital Partners and Grotech Capital Group are acquiring Nashville-based fast food fish chain Captain D's Inc. The deal value could not be…

Hardee's Franchisee Group applauds CKE Management

June 27, 2004

Urges continued commitment to cooperate with franchisees.

Top franchisees thrive despite low-carb mania

June 21, 2004

ROSEVILLE, Minn., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Is the entire universe on a low- carb diet? Probably not. At least not according to the numbers of the top restaurant…

Lawmakers want to head off glut of fast-food lawsuits

January 13, 2004

Michael Gonzales figures he eats junk food at his own risk. At a downtown McDonald's for lunch, Gonzales said Tuesday that people should not sue restaurants if…

Multi-Branding offers all-in-one eats

February 1, 2003

It's lunchtime and you're weighing the choices: chicken or a taco? Now you can have both, at the same location -- and grab a root beer float to wash it all…