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Listing qualifications panel rules that statement filing deadlines can no longer be extended.

Sales up 38% over the same period last year.

Schlotzsky’s losses are mounting as restructuring in the home office and restaurants becomes the focus.

Second quarter 2003 revenue gains $51.4 million from Sybra buyout.

Nana Mensah brings extensive experience in restaurant and foodservice operations.

Former Darden SVP brings significant development experience to the ailing Home of the Whopper.

July US comparable store sales surge a mighty 9.9% amid revitalization progress.

Second quarter EPS sets a company record.

Increase in revenues matched by loss on the bottom line.

Company exceeds its EPS estimates while reporting lower earnings.

Number two Mexican quick-serve says new product strives for authenticity.

Agreement calls for 30 locations in the Empire State.

Burger King/Coca-Cola relationship thawing out?

As part of its program to appeal to pre-teen kids, frozen-treat maven Dairy Queen will launch a bubble gum Blizzard with Bubble Tape.

In the current climate of obesity awareness, Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, A&W, and Long John Silver’s, has created a new corporate role: chief scientific, health, and regulatory affairs officer.

Papa John’s announced the opening of two restaurants in Seoul, South Korea, marking the expansion into the company’s twelfth international market and its first presence in Asia.

As part of its annual wiener-eating contest, Nathan’s Famous donated 10,000 hot dogs to America’s Second Harvest, the nation’s largest hunger relief charity.

Just months after Coca-Cola admitted rigging a Frozen Coke promotion at Burger King, BK announces its decision to drop Frozen Coke.

Fast-casual sandwich concept Cosi has named Kevin Armstrong, former president and COO of Long John Silver’s, as its new CEO.

Arby’s continues to push a fast-casual message with another addition to its successful Market Fresh line of sandwiches.

Beginning today Dairy Queen will be serving its Blizzards, soft drinks, and shakes in a cup that features color-changing ink.

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Mexican quick-serve Taco Bell rolls out Chicken Caesar Grilled Stuft Burrito.

An ad that pokes fun at obesity lawsuits will begin airing today on CNN, Fox, and MSNBC.

New World Restaurant Group’s Manhattan Bagel Company concept has joined the fray by introducing a new line of entree salads.

Burger King opened its first restaurant in Cyprus today, underscoring the chain’s international growth strategy.

Focus is on a new theme-line — “I’m Lovin’ It” — and a new approach to creative.

With a consumer desire for back-to-basics in mind, Togo’s has re-released some popular sandwiches from its earlier days in business.