Subway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use

July 27, 2009

Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…

Restaurants ask Congress for broader menu labeling

July 21, 2009

As more states and communities continue to draft their own menu labeling regulations, including California, Massachusetts and Maine, 21 limited- and…

Christina Aguilera new face of Yum! Brands' hunger relief effort

July 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five–time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera is now Yum! Brands global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief campaign, the company has…

Long John Silver's intros Baja Fish Taco with giveaway

June 29, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is launching its new Baja Fish Tacos with a food giveaway, the company has announced. Participating Long John Silver's…

Wendy's again named Zagat's top fast food mega chain

June 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…

Yum! Brands completes cash tender offer

May 31, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, has announced the results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Yum! Brands adds price to cash tender offer

May 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, has announced that it has priced its cash tender offer to purchase up to…

Institutional Investor survey names Yum! CFO tops in restaurant industry

May 17, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc.'s chief financial officer Richard Carucci has been recognized by Institutional Investor's 2009 America's Best CFOs survey…

Yum! Brands Q1 net falls 14%

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W, has reported that same store sales were up…

Captain D's: Achieving relevance

New value messaging, updated menu and emphasis on guest service come together to reinvigorate the brand.

QSRs respond to Moody's listing

March 12, 2009

Earlier this week, The Cleveland Leader published Moody's Investors Service new list called the Bottom Rung, which details companies that the ratings agency…

Yum CEO stresses importance of recognition

March 10, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Yum! Brands Inc. CEO David Novak outlined his management and leadership philosophy for a gathering of 1,200 businesspeople Tuesday night at…

Yum! Brands creates president of global branding position

February 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Micky Pant, 54, as president, global branding, a newly created position reporting directly…

Popeyes' Butterfly Shrimp returns in time for Lent

February 22, 2009

ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its Butterfly Shrimp in a new portable package known as the Seafood Tackle Box.   "Our butterfly shrimp…

Captain D's promos e-mail club with $500 gas card giveaway

February 17, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood is giving away 10 $500 gas cards to its D's Club members on April 1. Those who sign up for the e-mail club by April …

Long John Silver's offers Mardi Gras special

February 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is promoting its new Freshside Grille Smart Choices offerings with a Mardi Gras special, the company has announced. The…

Yum! Q4 net slides 12%

February 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  Global comparable-store sales at Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands…

Captain D's promotes David Head to chairman, CEO

January 29, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's has announced that David Head has been promoted to chairman and CEO of the seafood restaurant chain. Head had been president and…

Captain D's, Domino's refuse separate cease and desist orders

Despite letters from Red Lobster, Subway, brands continue to run comparison ad campaigns. 

Yum! Brands to offer online fitness program

December 29, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, is launching a free online…