Mid-Week Jolt
Shane's Rib Shack Aims to Grow with Raving Brands
Shane Thompson started his barbecue business 5 years ago. In this exclusive interview, he talks about what the acquisition by Raving Brands means for the future of the brand.
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In Defense of Quick-Service
Some critics say quick-service is bad business. To mark QSR's 10th anniversary, former Burger King CEO and QSR columnist Barry Gibbons explains why those critics are wrong.
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BK to Restrict Advertising to Kids
The burger chain has joined 11 others in the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.
Read full story > McDonald's Reports Strong August Performance
CEO Jim Skinner points to a customer-focused emphasis on menu variety and value, convenient service, innovative marketing, and contemporary restaurants.
Read full story > Judge Tosses NYC Calorie-Posting Rule
A judge struck down a New York City rule that required quick-service restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus.
Read full story > Food Regulators Consider Food-Label Symbols
Next month, General Mills and Kellogg will begin emblazoning their breakfast cereals with symbols that summarize complex nutritional information.
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