Koo Koo Roo, Inc. announces the opening of its 44th Koo Koo Roo restaurant, the first of the new year.

McDonald’s announces that strong 1999 earnings performance, which helped drive a significant increase in free cash flow and higher returns for 1999.

McDonald’s announces the promotion of James Cantalupo, vice chairman of McDonald’s Corporation, and chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald’s International, to vice chairman and president , effective immediately.

The bignews at McDonald’s is the addition of an “Xtra” special, “Xtra” big sandwich called McDonald’s Big Xtra!

On December 20, New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues of $6.2 million for the eight weeks ended November 21, 1999.

Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, Inc. announced Februrary 2, 2000 at it’s annual meeting that it will be converting restaurants in select markets during the year to it’s new Pancho’s Express Buffet .

Papa John’s Franchise Advisory Council has initiated a program which will allow the cost of cheese to all Papa John’s restaurants to be established on a quarterly basis.

Sonic Corp. reported on January 4, 2000 higher revenues and earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2000, which ended on November 30, 1999.

As many Americans struggle to keep their weight-related New Year’s resolutions, Subway has teamed up with Tae-Bo progenitor and fitness guru Billy Blanks for a new promotion.

Wendy’s International, Inc.’s fourth quarter earnings per share grew 18% to $0.33.

In a move to strengthen its ability to grow in the restaurant industry Winners International Restaurants, Inc. partners Winners International, the RTM Restaurant Group, and BankBoston Development Company .

The AFC Foundation has presented a $10,000 gift to the Morehouse School of Medicine.

During a March convention of Auntie Anne’s store owners, theChildrens’ Miracle Network announced that the pretzel franchise will raise money for its 170 children’s hospitals.

Stockholders of Boston Chicken Inc., listed on the National Quotation Board under the symbol BOSTQ, Golden, Colorado, are being asked to consider volunteering their services for a committee appointed by the United States Trustee.

Burger King Corporation today promoted Enrique “Rick” Silva from vice president and general counsel, Latin America to president, Burger King Corporation’s Latin America/Caribbean region.

CKE Restaurants, Inc announced October 18 that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program, whereby the Company may repurchase, from time to time, up to 5 million share of CKE’s common stock.

Domino’s, Inc. announced February 14 its record operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 1999, which ended January 2, 2000.

Einstein Bros. Bagels will donate a percentage of its sales on March 17, 2000 to Share Our Strength, an anti-poverty and anti-hunger organization.

El Pollo Loco’s “When You’re Crazy for Chicken” campaign The pairs El Pollo Loco with the world-famous chicken dance.

Freedman, Gibson &White, Inc., a Cincinnati-based marketing communications firm, announced February 14 its selection as the agency of record for Gold Star Chili.

Blimpie International, Inc. announced today the launch of Blimpie Subs & Salads’ new advertising strategy and campaign.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR), announced March 20 that William P. Foley II has stepped down as chief executive officer and Tom Thompson has assumed the CEO position.

Starting March 23, Furby are popping up as a part of McDonald’s toy-laden Happy Meals.