Recent News

Burger King Holdings, Inc. expects to file a
registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
connection with an initial public offering of shares of its common stock in
late February or early March, it was announced today by Chairman and CEO Greg
Brenneman.

The
Holland, Inc. today announced that it is switching to trans fat free oils at
all of its Burgerville restaurants

Taco Bell® announced today its most portable and popular menu item, the Crunchwrap Supreme(TM), will be a permanent menu addition at participating Taco Bell locations starting today.

Dunkin’ Donuts today introduced the
newest addition to its line of fast, fresh and affordable breakfast sandwiches
— the Supreme Omelet.

Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the ninth largest pizza franchise in the U.S., has been named 2005 Corporation of the Year by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter. Hungry Howie’s is based in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Domino’s Pizza
today celebrates
the opening of its 8,000th store worldwide with the simultaneous grand opening
celebrations of the Company’s 5,000th U.S. store and its 3,000th international
unit. Both stores will carry the symbolic designation of Domino’s 8,000th
store.

Kahala Corp. yesterday announced it has closed its acquisition of the BLIMPIE quick-service restaurant chain owned by Blimpie International Inc.

Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern has opened its first Bennigan’s Express(TM) restaurant in the Diversia Fun Center in Monterrey, Mexico. The Express concept is a smaller version of a traditional Bennigan’s and features a condensed menu for customers on-the-go.

Una Mas Mexican Grill, the
California based, 22-unit quick-casual restaurant chain announced the
introduction of a reinvigorated menu and revitalized brand identity.

Wingstop is gearing up for their largest sales day of the year – Super Bowl Sunday.

Hardee’s, a leader in the QSR
breakfast arena, today announced the newest addition to its morning menu, the
Steak ‘N’ Egg Burrito.

Rubio’s
Restaurants, Inc. today announced the signing of a
new franchise agreement and its 2006 development plans.

Convenience retailer Sheetz, Inc. went home with top honors Monday, January 16, as it received the Women’s Wear Daily/ExecTech Retail Community Service Award at Gotham Hall in New York City.

J. Patrick Boyle, President and CEO of American Meat Institute, speaks about Japan’s decision to suspend U.S. beef imports.

American Express today announced
McDonald’s USA as the latest national merchant partner to accept ExpressPay
from American Express. Cardholders can use ExpressPay at more than
12,000 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.

New World Restaurant
Group, Inc. (OTC: NWRG) recently announced that Daniel J. Dominguez has been
appointed to serve as chief operating officer. Mr. Dominguez previously
served as senior vice president for Noah’s Bagels and as director of
operations (Midwest) for Einstein Bros. Bagels, two of New World’s brands.

The SUBWAY® restaurant chain today announced the appointment of Tony Pace as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the SUBWAY® Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). SFAFT creates advertising and marketing programs that are designed to build sales and promote the image of the restaurant chain.

One-in-four hospitality workers are
dissatisfied with their jobs and 32 percent plan to pursue new opportunities
by the end of the year, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com.

Panera Bread
today announced new agreements with Breads of the World, LLC to
develop additional bakery-cafes in both the Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio,
markets. Breads of the World currently operates more than 40 Panera locations
in the region.

Taco Del Mar, a Seattle-based quick
service restaurant chain specializing in Baja style “mondo burritos and
rippin’ tacos,” announced today it has successfully completed negotiations
with British Columbia based TDM Federal Holdings, Inc. to develop restaurants
across Canada. The deal could produce 300 Taco Del Mar franchises in Canada
over the next four years, and nearly double that by 2014.

Round Table Pizza, Inc. announced
today that Jim Fletcher has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors
and will continue as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Institutional Investor magazine has named Yum Brands Inc. chairman and CEO David Novak among the “Best CEOs in America.”

Taking advantage of
Americans’ increasing taste for hot, spicy foods, Carl’s Jr. is introducing
the new Jalapeno Burger.

On Jan. 19,
Chick-fil-A will open its newest free-standing restaurant in the market, but
this particular location will have special significance. The new restaurant
will be operated by Andrew Cathy, grandson of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy
and son of the chain’s president, Dan Cathy — marking the first “third-
generation” Cathy family Chick-fil-A franchisee.

Atlanta Bread Company is helping guests
looking for healthier fare, or those just trying to stay on their New Year’s
diets, with the introduction of its new Whole Grain Bread and Whole Grain
Bagel.

Panera Bread today announced
an area development agreement with First Picks Bread Company, LLC for its
continued expansion in California.

Pizza Inn’s new Vice President of Development, Darrell Smith, and its new Vice President of Brand Management, Danny Meisenheimer, are expected to help lead the chain into a turnaround.

Fast-casual sandwich franchise Earl of Sandwich announced yesterday a development deal with Corinthian Restaurant Group LLC to open 38 restaurants over the next eight years in West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Fort Myers.