Recent News

Subway Teams with Tae-Bo Inventor

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.

Winners Int. Partners with BankBoston, RTM

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 .

Auntie Anne’s Teams with CMN

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.

Boston Chicken Stockholders Wanted for Committee

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.

BK Names New Regional President

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 Approves Share Repurchase

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 Results for 1999

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

Bagel Proceeds go to Hungry

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 Gone Crazy

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

Gold Star Chooses Local Agency

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

CKE Appoints Thompson CEO

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.

Mr. Hero Goes to Washington

Guest Services, Inc. a hospitality management company located outside Washington, D.C., will soon franchise and manage a Mr. Hero cafeteria/convenience restaurant in the House of Representative’s Cannon Office Building.

Chicken Out Expands

Chicken Out Rotisserie, a small chain with a commitment to quality, is growing in leaps and bounds. With busy consumers clamoring for wholesome meals with a home-cooked taste, the restaurants are in high demand.

Cinnabon Embraces Atlanta Move

Cinnabon, Inc. announced March 14 its purchase of Cinnabon bakeries at two Atlanta-area shopping malls from franchise owner HSS Enterprises.

Stellar Opening Week for BYB

With $50,000 in sales in its first week of operation, the new Back Yard Burgers, Inc. restaurant in Independence, Missouri, has set a record for the chain.

BK Names New Officer

Burger King Corporation announced on February 9, 2000 the appointment of Julio Ramirez as its senior vice president of U.S. Franchise Operations and Development, effective immediately.

Dairy Queen and Franchisees Settle Dispute

International Dairy Queen, Inc. announced March 9 the settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed in April of 1994 by five of its franchisees, who complained that IDQ was unreasonably preventing franchisees from purchasing food products and supplies from alternative sources.

FFCA Names New President

Franchise Finance Corporation of America announced December 17 the appointment of Christopher H. Volk as its new president, effective January 1, 2000.

McDonald’s Global Bond Issue Rated

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) has assigned a rating of ‘AA+’ (Double-A-Plus) to McDonald’s Y30 billion issue of global bonds in two tranches.