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QSR Mid-Week Jolt

From the pages of QSR

Boosting the Menu with Soup Toppings

There's the $2 bowl of soup, and then there's the same pottage pulling for $3.50. Just by splashing it up with a trendy topping, the difference between so-what and upscale is apparent. Read full story >

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Salmonella Case Linked to Arby's Store

An improperly cleaned meat slicer might be the link, say county health officials, who also add that Arby's response has been great. Read full story >

Burger King Reports 4Q Profit

Burger King Holdings Inc. posted a fourth-quarter profit Friday versus a loss a year earlier, fueled by strong late-night and breakfast sales and flashy marketing. Read full story >

Boston Market Has New Ownership

An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. acquired Boston Market Corporation, with Rick Arras named Boston Market's new president and CEO. Read full story >

Dunkin' Donuts Going Trans Fat Free

By October 15, Dunkin' Donut offerings nationwide will be trans fat free. Baskin-Robbins will follow suit by January 1, 2008. Read full story >

The Cereal Bowl Plans National Growth

Sixteen new Cereal Bowl stores are under development and slated to open by year's end. A new kiosk design is also in the works. Read full story >

Court Clears Way for Whole Foods Merger

A federal appeals court on Thursday cleared the way for Whole Foods Market Inc. to buy rival organic grocer Wild Oats Markets Inc. Read full story >