June 19, 2013

Industry News

Allied Domecq Announces Preliminary Results for Year to August 31
Quick-service contributes strong same store sales.
Checkers/Rally's Reinstates Building Plans Using Modular Units
Kullman Industries will design and supply the modular double drive-thru buildings.
Arby's Sandwiches Offered by Great Plains Airlines
Airline and United States Beef Corporation team-up to offer Arby's Market Fresh Sandwiches to afternoon and evening meal-time passengers.
Jack in the Box Inc. Introduces Quick Stuff Convenience Stores
Burger chain follows up successful test of 12 locations co-branded with a Jack in the Box store with plans to expand further into the c-store market.
Ben & Jerry's Cutting More Jobs
This is the second round of layoffs this year for the ice cream chain.
Panera Bread Comparable Store Sales Increased for the Third Quarter
Comparable sales up over 5% for the month and quarter.
Wendy's International, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter Results, Announces Investment in Italian Chain
Company reiterates 2002 EPS growth goal and announces 25% investment intention in Pasta Pomodora®.
Starbucks Raises Fourth Quarter and FY2002 EPS Goals
Company announces long-term goal of 25,00 stores worldwide.
“McDonald’s 3’n1” Concept Opens in Lincoln, Nebraska
New store offers new sandwich and platter items, bakery and ice cream goods, and traditional McDonald’s fare.
Sonic Drive-In One of Forbes 200 Best Small Companies
Ranking marks Sonic's ninth consecutive year on the 200 Best Small Companies in America list.
Jimmy Disbrow, Co-founder of Buffalo Wild Wings, Dies.
Disbrow, husband and father of two, was also past president of the US Figure Skating Association.
Pizza Inn, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter Earnings
Same-store sales down 3.6% for the quarter.
Domino's Pizza Announces Record Third Quarter Results
Net income up sharply for the chain but same-store sales decrease slightly.
Back Yard Burgers Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter and Year to Date 2002
The company is pleased with its co-branding with YUM! Brands’ Taco Bell.
McDonalds Announces Global Results
Systemwide sales and revenues up, but income decreases.
America Eats Free Tacos If World Series Home Run Hits Taco Bell® Target
Taco Bell thinks outside the park with 15-foot floating target in San Francisco Bay.