June 19, 2013

Industry News

Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels Opening First Canadian Store in Toronto
Over 20 stores are scheduled to open in Ontario by 2005. Further expansion plans in Canada's western provinces are also in the works.
Rubio's Reports 12 Percent Increase in Q1 Revenues
Encouraging 1st quarter numbers prompted Rubio's to raise its 2002 EPS guidance by 9 percent
Panera Bread Signs Agreement to Open Bakery-Cafes in Atlanta
Panera's newest franchise group, Blue Ridge Foods, is expected to open 14 units in the area by the end of the year.
Papa John's Sales Fall Due to Tough Competition
Pizza chain remains optimistic, slightly revising its 2002 EPS guidance to $2.25-$2.32 from $2.22-$2.32
Wendy's International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
Systemwide sales increased 11.7% to a record $2.1 billion. At the same time, the chain's net income increased 12.3% to 43.4 million and EPS grew 18.2% to 39 cents
McDonald's Launches World's First 'Town Center' Restaurant
New restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, is second largest McDonald's in U.S and features several test concepts such as a kids-sized drive-thru and a separate adult eating area.
Tricon Not Bidding for Burger King
Announcement by Tricon CEO David Novak ends speculation that Burger King could possibly join Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut in Tricon's stable of quick-serve eateries
Subway Adds 5 New Sandwiches To Its Subway Selects Line
The five new sandwiches will hit North American stores on May 20th, along with several new flavored-sauces, which customers can add to any existing sandwich.
Tricon Global Inc. Releases 1st Quarter Results
Based on encouraging 1st quarter numbers, Tricon is raising its 2002 and 2003 fiscal year earnings per share estimates.
Hardee's Donates $25,000 to St. Louis Race for the Cure™
Hardee's gift of $25,000 will help support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's research and outreach programs in the St. Louis area where the chain is headquartered.
El Pollo Loco Launches a New Hispanic Advertising Campaign
New Spanish language commercials introduce consumers to a new Ello Pollo character, Loco the Chicken
Jamba Juice Raises $166,000 for American Cancer Society During Free Smoothie Celebrations Held Nationwide April 16th-20th
Jamba served 201,500 smoothies in 276 of its stores while customers donated money to help local communities fight cancer
El Pollo Loco Introduces a New Way to Enjoy Chicken
Irvine-based El Pollo Loco Inc. today announced the nationwide launch of its "restaurant-quality" chicken nachos.
Koo Koo Roo Fires Up the Flavor With 3 New Chicken Bowls
New flavors expand the chain's already successful Chargrilled Chicken Bowl line to five choices.
McDonald's Announces First-Ever Worldwide Fundraiser for Children
'World Children's Day' to be held November 20, 2002. Local Ronald McDonald's House chapters will benefit from the chain's first international fundraising push.
Tastier food seen lifting Wendy's quarterly profit
Wendy's stock rose to an all-time high on April 25th to $38.32 per share, a 29 percent increase