May 20, 2013

Industry News

New Phrase Is 'Just The Thing' For Dunkin Donuts
Leading coffee and donut retailer unveils new advertising tagline, spots starring Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady
McDonald's Japan Profits Decline 81 Percent in the First Half
Mad-cow fears are blamed for the burger chain’s 14 percent decline in sales
Wendy's and Tim Hortons Strong Sales Performance Continued in July
Company to Repurchase up to $25 Million in Common Shares
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Opening in Mexico
In addition to opening a minimum of 10 stores in Mexico, Checkers will soon begin an aggressive franchise push in the U.S. and open several new company stores
Starbucks Names New Leader for Partner Resources Worldwide
PepsiCo veteran David Pace will take over the coffee company's human resources division
McDonald’s Japan Announces First Weekday Sales Increase in Eight Months
Heavily discounted burgers and cheeseburgers are credited with bringing in patrons and increasing sales.
Panera Sees Encouraging Sales Increases
In the four week period ended July 13th, the Panera Bread reported a 5.2 percent increase in comparable same-store sales, and a 6.2 percent increase in its second quarter
Rubio's Reports 41% Increase in Q2 Net Income
The quarter’s earnings per share exceeds the company’s earlier guidance by 2 cents per share
"Starbucks Express" Launches in Denver
Innovative ordering service allows customers to conveniently and quickly order their favorite beverages or pastries by phone or online before arriving at the store
Allied Domecq Celebrates Listing on the NYSE
In honor of the first trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, Allied Domecq will give away free Dunkin Donuts coffee and doughnuts, Togo’s sandwiches, and Baskin Robbins ice cream.
Jack in the Box Inc. Reports 15 Percent Third Quarter Earnings Increase
Although disappointed in the quarter's 1.5 percent sales decrease, CEO Nugent says the positive earnings increase validates the company’s efforts in franchise growth and Jack in the Box’s new Profit...
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Heading to San Antonio
Construction is currently underway on the San Antonio area’s first Krispy Kreme, expected to open early this October. A second location is planned to open within the next year.
New World Dismisses Arthur Andersen
At the recommendation of New World’s auditing committee, Grant Thornton LLP will take over as the company’s independent auditor.
McDonald's Corporation to Redeem Notes
McDonald’s will redeem all of 6 5/8 percent notes for 100 percent of the principal amount, plus interest
Starbucks, Ford Foundation, Oxfam America and CEPCO Announce Collaboration to Increase the Supply of High Quality Fair Trade Coffee
Pilot program to help small Mexican coffee producers excel in an increasingly challenging coffee marketplace
KFC to Introduce New Express Concept
In a partnership with HMSHost Corp., KFC plans to open "KFC Express" outlets in the nation's airports and travel centers