Established European quick-serve chain Quick is under scrutiny this week after its parent company, GTB, announced it will reduce or eliminate the restaurants from its portfolio.

Preparations are underway for the nation’s largest all-cash king mackerel fishing tournament.

If you were trying to sell the sub sandwich that claims to taste better than any other, would you show it on national TV being pulled out of a growling dog’s mouth, scooped together on the floor, then promptly eaten?

CKE Restaurants, Inc. , parent of Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc., has sold an additional 121 Hardee’s restaurants to franchisees in two separate transactions for approximately $37 million.

The Promotional Marketing Association (PMA), in partnership with Brandweek magazine, recently awarded Sonic Drive-In and Coca-Cola a Silver Reggie Award in the Business-to-Business category for their F.B.I. program.

Au Bon Pain Corp announced June 22 that it has awarded a three-year contract with Aspeon Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:ASPE) for its application outsourcing services.

Burger King CEO Dennis Malamatinas announced on June 22 that he will step down from his position.

Beginning today, Burger King customers can savor new tasty menu items for only 99 cents on the BK Cravers Menu, each in New Orleans and Erie, Pennsylvania through July 16, 2000, or while supplies last.

McDonald’s Corporation and Accel-KKR, Inc. announced June 22 they have agreed to form eMac Digital, a new company designed to accelerate the development of global Internet related businesses.

Smoothie King announced June 22 that it has signed an agreement to purchase some of the assets of Frozen Fusion Franchise, LLC.

White Castle opened its newest location in the Chicago area on Monday, June 19.

The Sourdough Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger—the newest sandwich at Carl’s Jr—is a burger is served on toasted sourdough bread, ranch sauce, Swiss-style cheese, breaded onion rings, tomato and lettuce.

Einstein Bros. has partnered with The Salvation Army to send underprivileged children from all over the nation to the Salvation Army’s Day and Summer Camps.

Cinnabon Inc. is rolling out the company’s first food item that can be eaten on the go, the CinnabonStix, in mid-June 2000.

Burger King Corporation today announced the appointment of Derek Correia to vice president, product marketing USA, effective immediately.

Sonic Corp. will provide an online web simulcast and rebroadcast of its third quarter 2000 earnings release conference call, to begin on Friday, June 23, 2000.

San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn and wife Alicia Gwynn announced June 16 their decision to become franchise partners with Church’s Chicken, a division of AFC Enterprises. The Gwynns plan to open 100 stores in Southern California.

Seattle Coffee Company announces that Wall Street Deli has just started serving Seattle’s Best Coffee throughout its 120-unit chain.

Seattle Coffee Company, an AFC Enterprises company, announced June 5 that Wall Street Deli has started serving Seattle’s Best Coffee throughout its 120-unit chain.

Burger King Corporation announced June 16 that the U.S. District Court in Detroit, Michigan, has entered judgment in its favor and against McDonald’s Corporation’s complaint alleging trademark infringement in connection with Burger King Corporation’s use of the trademark Burger King Big Kids Meal.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced June 15 that it has sold 16 Rally’s restaurants in Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida to Burgers & More, Inc. South Carolina.

High-ranking officials of the Ranch*1 restaurant chain were charged Wednesday with securities fraud, according to ABC News.

San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn and wife Alicia Gwynn announced June 16 their decision to become franchise partners with Church’s Chicken, a division of AFC Enterprises.

Ranch*1 has joined forces with Food Brand L.L.C. to operate a new franchise at the 1.8 million square for Franklin Mills Mall in Philadelphia.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. announces that Andrew F. Puzder, 49, has been named chief executive officer and president of its Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc. subsidiary.

The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals—a 50-yard dash consisting of eight heats and a total of 64 speedy little wiener dogs—was held June 3rd to benefit an animal shelter.

Carl’s Jr. looks to boost marketshare in Spokane through safety. By Paul Gereffi

New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel, Inc. will be adding five Manhattan Bagel franchise units in the Harrisburg, PA market under an agreement with an existing Chesapeake Bagel Bakery franchisee.