May 26, 2013

Industry News

McDonald’s Partners with Fitness Expert, Bob Greene

McDonald’s has brought Greene, personal trainer to Oprah and best-selling author, onboard to help promote its McDonald’s Healthy Lifestyles initiatives.

KFC Names New President

Yum! Brands announces the appointment of Gregg Dedrick as president of its KFC Corp. U.S. division, replacing Cheryl Bachelder, who has resigned to pursue other interests.

Wendy's Steps Up Nutrition Info

Wendy's has announced a comprehensive effort to make consumers aware that nutrition and ingredient information is readily available.

McDonald's August Comps Up

McDonald's announced that August comparable sales for Brand McDonald's increased 3.8% in constant currencies, compared with a 2.0% decline in August 2002.

Taco Bell Introduces New Spicy Chicken Burrito

New Spicy Chicken Burrito will be available through October 12th for $1.29 at participating restaurants nationwide.

McDonald's To Work With Houston On Slimming Down

Civic fitness program instituted for the city named tha nation's fattest three years in a row.

El Pollo Loco Celebrates National Chicken Month

California-based chain offers customer a limited-time special for the celebration.

Wendy's Same Store Sales Going Positive

After months of negative same store sales, Wendy's stores report positive numbers.

Source Food Technology Elects Jack Greenberg to Board of Directors

Former Chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corporation will give input to manufacturer of Nextra cooking oil.

PETA Targets YUM!/KFC Executives

Group sends consultant to visit neighbors, clubs, and restaurants in tactic to force animal handling changes.