Recent News

Wendy’s Announces Promotion

Jeffrey V. Kent was recently promoted to vice president, applications development in the information technology department at Wendy’s International, Inc.

Advantica Selects Concord

EFS Concord EFS, Inc. announced Nov. 22, 1999 that Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. has signed an exclusive contract with Concord for end-to-end payment processing services.

El Pollo Loco 3Q 2000

Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:DINE) reported November 9 EBITDA from continuing operations of $57.1 million for the third quarter ended September 29, 1999, compared with $56.9 million in the prior year quarter.

Cinnabon Expands Into Japan, Philippines

Cinnabon, Inc. recently signed its largest franchise agreement since its 1985 founding, enabling consumers in the Philippines and Japan to satisfy their desire for American-style bakery goods at an abundance of locations.

BK Helps in Rural Communities

Burger King Corporation and Restaurant Services Inc. plan to support a rural economic/business development plan initiated by J.L.Degraffenreid & Sons and the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives (“MAC”).

Wienerschnitzel Rewards “Detective”

After a nationwide, 24-week cyberspace hot dog hunt, Liz Sotirion of Massachusetts finally tracked down “The Delicious One” and was rewarded a $5,000 bounty for her efforts.

A New World of Coffee in Florida

New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel Inc. recently announced the opening a new franchised New World Coffee cafe in Altamonte Springs, Florida, a suburb of Orlando.

Forbes Recognizes Sonic Drive-In

For the sixth consecutive year, Sonic Corp. has been named one of the best 200 small companies in America by Forbes magazine, proving its unique approach in the quick service food industry is a hit among consumers and investors.