May 19, 2013

Industry News

Healthy Bites Grill Opens Its Second Store in Boca Raton
The two-year-old fast-casual chain says it second location will serve as a training facility and design model for further franchise expansion
CKE Restaurants, Inc. Initiates Monthly Same-Store Sales Reporting
CKE plans to announce period same-store sales within two to three days business days after the close of a given period
Steak n Shake Announces 400th Restaurant Opening
The chain's 400th unit will be featured in Steak n Shake's latest national ad campaign
Yum! Brands, Inc. Reports Estimated May/June and Second-Quarter Sales
Second-quarter global sales performance on forecast
Diageo nears Burger King sale
Dasburg-led group viewed as the strongest bidder in the contest for the world's second largest burger chain
Taco Bell Rocks Into an Exclusive MTV Sponsorship
$15 million sponsorship and advertising commitment leverages top-rated MTV programs and specials
Royal Capital Corp. Becomes Church's Chicken's Largest Franchisee
With the purchase of fifty-seven units in the Texas Golden Triangle area, Royal Capital has positioned itself as one of the strongest players in the Church's Chicken family.
Boston Market Completes Largest Local Makeover to Date
Eighty-six of the chain's New York tri-state stores now feature new menu items and dining areas
Jack in the Box Raises Earnings Forecasts For the Year
Despite a slip in May's sales, Jack in the Box Inc. says its expects to earn 3 cents per share more than previously estimated
Hardee's Debuts Philly Roast Beef Sandwich
On the heels of the success of its Six-Dollar Burger, Hardee's introduces a second "Without the Restaurant" sandwich
Carl's Jr. Introduces Three New Summer Menu Items
New ad campaigns supporting the three new products will target Hispanic consumers
Burger King Joins Other Industry Giants in Funding a $2.4 Million Consumer Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Obesity
Industry experts say the program could lead to cigarette-style health warnings on junk food
McDonald's Stock Rises 76 Cents to Rally Market
Strong European sales allow McDonald's to forecast encouraging per share earnings.
Burger King Corporation Honors The Army And Air Force Exchange Services With Award Of Excellence
Top honor presented for post-September 11th activities
McDonuts Debut in New York City
Top McDonald's brass are keeping an eye on one Big Apple operator and his new idea—bite-sized cinnamon and powdered doughnuts.
Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! and the Center for the Book in the Library Of Congress Urge Families to 'Bring History Home' This Summer
Summer Reading Resources for Families Offer 'America's Story' Through Books