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六月 04, 2008
Yum! Brands Appoints Eaton President of KFC, USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. today announced the appointment of Roger Eaton, 47, as President of KFC USA. He replaces Gregg Dedrick, 49, who has made a personal decision to leave by year’s end after 20 years with the Company so that he may pursue several outside ...
六月 04, 2008
McDonald's Dollar-Menu Fixation Sparks Franchisee Revolt
With sky-high commodity costs, an increase in minimum wage and consumers trading down to lower-price items, McDonald's owner/operators are starting to push back on the dollar menu credited with much of the chain's turnaround. Several New York stores...六月 02, 2008
Boise McDonald's gives out free fries to honor JR Simplot
To honor the man responsible for bringing the frozen French fry to the masses - McDonald's locations in Ada and Canyon Counties will give people a special free treat today. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., customers can get a free order of fries in honor of...六月 02, 2008
Fast Food Outlets In New York Go Against Rule To Publish Calorie Count
Since May 5 when New York City mandated restaurants to print the calorie count of the meals on menus 81 dining establishments have been served notice by the city Health Department for violation of the law. Among those found guilty were Dunkin' Donuts...
六月 02, 2008
New details of Wendy's sale deal emerge from securities filing today
At one time, there were proposed bids for Wendy’s International from four groups other than Triac Cos which agreed in April to buy the Dublin burger chain for $2.3 billion. A regulatory filing today offers a first-time look at the sale process for Wen... Sponsored Content
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五月 30, 2008
Resolution reached in McDonald's french fry cases
Newschannel Five has learned eight Florida lawsuits filed against McDonald's have been resolved. The lawsuits all alleged McDonald's French Fries made the individuals sick and complicated pre-existing medical problems or diseases. The cases all revol...五月 30, 2008
FTC clears Triarc to merge Arby's and Wendy's
The Federal Trade Commission has given the OK to Triarc Companies Inc.'s planned $2.34 billion acquisition Wendy's International Inc. The regulator this week granted an early termination to a waiting period mandated by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust ...五月 28, 2008
Interview with Linda Alvarado, one of YUM brands largest franchisees
Linda Alvarado talks about the restaurant business. She is one of Yum Brands largest franchisees. A highlight of this multipage interview: At Palo Alto, what are you saying back in your offices about food costs and how you can address that? We are loo...五月 27, 2008
Burger King Board of Directors Appoints John Chidsey as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that it has made several changes to its board of directors. The private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, Bain Capital Partners and the Goldman Sachs Funds, which purchased the company in Dece...五月 24, 2008
Fast food chain Burger King, farm worker group agree on wage deal
A farm workers advocacy group and Burger King Corp. have agreed on a deal to help boost wages and improve conditions for Florida tomato pickers, both sides said Friday. The plan ends a bitter dispute between the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the M...五月 22, 2008
McDonald's switches to transfat free frying oils
The McDonald's Corp. has completed its changeover to cooking oil with no trans fat at its restaurants in the U.S. and Canada The world's largest restaurant chain is now cooking French fries, hash browns, Filet-O-Fish sandwiches and chicken in a blend ... Sponsored Content 
五月 20, 2008
Restaurants Serve New Sustainability Initiatives
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) wants to lighten its industry's environmental impacts with a new initiative aimed at helping restaurateurs implement eco-friendly business practices.The industry group unveiled "Conserve: Solutions for Su...五月 19, 2008
Bulgaria: First Burger King to open in June
The first two Burger King fast-food restaurants in Bulgaria will open in June, the company that owns the franchise rights for Bulgaria said on May 19. The restaurant in Mall Varna will open on June 12, by which time the first restaurant in Sofia, in Ci...
五月 19, 2008
Senator John McCain speaks at NRA Show, Chicago
Before a packed ballroom, Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), accompanied by Senator Joe Biden (D-Del.), addressed industry insiders at the 2008 National restaurant Association, Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show today. Touching on topics ranging from his democrat...五月 19, 2008
Yum! Brands Appoints Robert D. Walter to Board
Yum! Brands, Inc.announced today the appointment of Robert D. Walter, 62, to its Board of Directors. Walter is Founder and Executive Director of Cardinal Health, Inc. , a global provider of products and services that improve the safety and productivity...五月 18, 2008
McDonald's CEO critical on efforts to put calorie counts on restaurant menus
McDonald's Chief Executive Jim Skinner took a jab Sunday at regulatory efforts to force calorie counts on restaurant menus, and told those gathered at a restaurant industry trade show that they are facing a "perfect storm"of challenges. Ski...
五月 16, 2008
Belts tighten at NRA food show;McCain Foods cancels participation.
It's a sign of the times in the volatile food industry: Two big companies are pulling back on their offerings at the giant restaurant trade show coming to Chicago this weekend, while another is abandoning it altogether.Among them are two of the nation...