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Wendy's posts first monthly sales gain in 14 months
May 24, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced that more than 20 million sandwiches have been served since the April launch of its Frescata deli sandwich line. "We're…
read nowLife at Wendy's after Dave hasn't been easy
May 24, 2006
USA Today: Wendy's is on the cusp of digging out of fast-food hell. Or falling in deeper. The No. 3 fast-food chain has been battered over the past 18 months…
read nowVeriFone introduces drive-thru payment system
May 22, 2006
CHICAGO — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced a rugged and secure drive-thru consumer-operated payment solution, the QX720, that supports credit, debit and…
read nowYum! Brands creates quality assurance position
May 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Liewen, 50, to vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position reporting…
read nowJack in the Box Inc. swings strong Q2
May 15, 2006
SAN DIEGO—Jack in the Box Inc. reported same-store sales at company-owned restaurants rose 4 percent for the second quarter ended April 26. Same-store sales…
read nowNew Orleans QSRs need workers
May 14, 2006
The Advocate: Fast-food restaurants in the greater New Orleans area are hungry for something: employees "There's a very tiny labor pool and a whole lot of…
read nowEl Pollo Loco reports 11.4% same-store increase
May 14, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc. reported results for its quarter ended March 29, 2006. Comparable-store sales…
read nowTriarc nets Q1 loss
May 14, 2006
CHICAGO — Triarc Cos., owner of the Arby's restaurant chain, reported a net loss of $12.9 million for the first quarter. The company blamed this year's…
read nowBuild-A-Bear Workshop featured in McDonald's Happy Meal
May 11, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop announces a special McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal partnership. According to a news release, this unique…
read nowIndustry fights Fast Food Nation
May 10, 2006
Chicago Tribune: The author of the best-selling "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" has a new book out for kids that covers some of the…
read nowTriarc declares special cash dividends
May 10, 2006
NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the second installment of its previously announced special cash dividends.
read nowEl Pollo Loco files with SEC
May 8, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed…
read nowMcDonald's global comparable sales up 6.2% in April
May 8, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants worldwide increased 5.5 percent in April. Global…
read nowMcDonald's to provide free Wi-Fi at world's largest tech show
May 8, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to more than 60,000 attendees as the official Wi-Fi sponsor of the 200…
read nowYum! Brands debuts network T.V. advertising
May 3, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…
read nowCheckers Drive-in helps U.S. military
May 3, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced it is teaming up with America Supports You and Operation Gratitude to send care packages to U.S.
read nowCKE Restaurants post solid April sales
May 2, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE restaurants reported positive numbers for the four weeks ended April 24. Carl's Jr. same-store sales increased 1.3 percent while…
read nowKahala Corp. creates new cafe
May 2, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kahala Corp., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor ("Company"), announced that it has launched its 11th quick-service restaurant concept …
read nowFriendly's launches new burgers
May 1, 2006
WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly's is adding three new Colossal Burgers and one classic flavor in an eight-week limited-time offer. The new items include: Philly…
read nowArby's will accept ExpressPay
May 1, 2006
NEW YORK— American Express announced Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is the latest national merchant partner to accept ExpressPay from American Express. Arby's…
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