June 20, 2013

Industry News

Tricon to Acquire A&W Restaurants, Long John Silver's
As part of its goal to "drive multibrand leadership," Tricon Global Restaurants announced it will acquire the Long John Silver's and A...
El Pollo Loco Launches New Advertising Campaign
New commercials for the flame-broiled chicken chain explain why "When Things Get Crazy, You Need El Pollo Loco.''
Panera Bread's EPS Increase 88 Percent
Panera Bread Company reported that net income for the 12 weeks ended December 29, 2001, rose 101 percent to $4,755,000, or $0.32 per diluted share.
"Ice Age" Hits Burger King Restaurants with New Toys, Treat
For five weeks, beginning March 11, Burger King Big Kids' Meals will include one of ten collect-and-connect Ice Age character toys. Plus, Burger King restaurants are offering a frozen treat, the Blue Cherry...
Good Times Introduces Frozen Custard Flavors for Spring/Summer
Following its successful introduction of frozen custard specialty flavors for the holidays, Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard announced it will launch a series of new specialty flavors
BK Says Whopper Sales Up 14 Percent During 45th Anniversary Celebration
Consumers across the country celebrated the forty-fifth birthday of the Whopper sandwich by purchasing millions of the sandwiches.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Sets a New Pace Earnings Release
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., reportes that the company set a new pace earnings release for its fourth quarter and year ended 2001.
Domino's Pizza Says Its Same-Store Sales Growth Leads National Pizza Chains
In addition to achieving record earnings, Domino's same store sales growth exceeded those of all reporting national pizza competitors, according to the company.
McDonald's Celebrates Walt Disney World "100 Years Of Magic" With 100 Happy Meal Toys, Special Edition Glassware
Beginning March 8, McDonald's restaurants nationwide will salute the Walt Disney World "100 Years of Disney Magic" celebration with a full-scale promotion, including a parade of 100 Disney character Happy Meal...
Wendy's Calls February Sales Results "Outstanding"
Wendy's International, Inc., announced positive preliminary sales results for the month of February
The Whopper Turns 45
Burger King Corporation celebrates 45 years of the "Have it Your Way" flame-broiled Whopper sandwich with a new leadership team it says is focused on providing new quality products and better service. The...
Burger King to Focus on Attracting New Franchisees
Burger King has focused its growth with existing franchisees in recent years but now plans to seek new franchisees.
Jack in the Box Inc. Reports February Same-Store Sales
The company reaffirms sales, earnings estimates for second quarter and fiscal year.
Schlotzsky's Deli Introduces the "Albuquerque Turkey"'
The deli chain's culinary tribute to a New Mexico city features fire-roasted peppers—and some difficult spellings.
A New Look for Subway Restaurants
Subway Restaurants introduces Tuscany Décor, an all-new design package that is the first complete interior and exterior revamp Subway has undertaken.
Original Colonel Sanders' Suit Auctioned Off for $80,000
KFC franchise organization Harman Management of Los Altos, California, bid $80,000 for an authentic white suit once worn by KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders. The proceeds will go to KFC's new charity:...