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The company intends to continue working with BTMU Capital Corporation to formalize the restructuring by the end of the forbearance period on August 8, 2008.

The company acquired 72 Burger King restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska from franchisee Simmonds Restaurant Management.

The company has already approved a second site and the lease is in negotiation.

The company was notified of an
unsolicited “mini-tender offer” by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up
to 4,000,000 shares of DPS’ common stock.

Dunkin’ Donuts customers to vote online for winning gift card artwork.

Enodis plc agrees to recommend offer from the Manitowoc Company Inc. following completion of auction process.

National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index stood at 98.6 in May, up 0.2 percent from April’s level.

Third quarter results reflect current challenges.

The development commitments are with five new and eight existing franchisees.

New Orleans Roast and New Orleans Brew bought the chain and plan to expand its brewing and franchise operations.

Research International found that more than half of the population eats fast food once a week with 20 percent eating
fast food at least every other day.

The company has agreed to provide its lender with monthly, rather than quarterly, reports of the company’s operations and cash flow.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers announces the completion of its $50 million stock repurchase program.

Boston Market Corporation selects RedPrairie’s Site Operations and Performance Management solutions for Food Service.

McDonald’s global comparable sales were up 7.7 percent in May.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reports financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

Nathan’s Board of Directors also amended the shareholder rights plan to accelerate the final expiration date of the common stock purchase rights to June 4, 2008.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian continues its international expansion via a United Arab Emirates master franchise signing.

Whataburger Restaurants promotes Controller Ed Nelson to CFO.

The Board approves a plan to extend repurchases to more than two million shares of outstanding common stock.

The looming recession is driving Americans out of the restaurant and into the kitchen.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. announces that the board reaffirmed its intent to repurchase up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock.

The deal details the plan to open five restaurants within the next five years just north of Dallas.

In addition to the company’s first Ohio store, it is opening its second store in Texas and Georgia.

The Alabama-based franchise support and consulting firm acquired all the corporate stock of the company and FranSynergy CEO, Dale Nabors, will lead the brand.

The company acquired the meat brands Jordan’s, Deutschmacher, Kirschner, Essem, Tasty Bite, and Willams of Vermont.

The presidential hopeful was received well by the pro-McCain crowd, blaming high food prices on unfair farm subsidies.

More than 100 new stores are projected over the next several years throughout greater Houston and the surrounding counties.