Recent News

Thought NYC was Big Apple? One chain wants to convince you it’s actually BurritoVille. By Linda Dailey Paulson

Sonic Corp. (Nasdaq/NM:SONC) reported March 27 record results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2000, which ended February 29, 2000.

Wendy’s International, Inc. announced March 9 improved sales at Wendy’s U.S. and continued robust sales at Tim Hortons in Canada.

Jersey Mike’s has made the first January of the millenium “The Month of the Child,” at least inside it’s sandwhich shops.

Subway franchisee Wendell Rowell knows that creative marketing is key to his the success of his store.

Wendy’s International, Inc. announced March 17 that the board of directors has named John T. Schuessler as chief executive officer and president of the company, effective immediately.

Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced results for the third quarter ended October 3, 1999.

Jim Grote’s Donatos chain had a special ingredient that attracted McDonald’s — but how is the alliance panning out?

David Cantey, owner-operator of a new Chick-fil-A in Memphis, Tennessee, gestures animatedly as he makes a sales presentation in front of a roomful of middle-aged baby boomers at a suburban Memphis library meeting room.

Contrary to some erroneous press reports, The Coca-Cola Company is not introducing vending machines tha raise the price of soft drinks in hot weather.

How the brand of the century is marking the millennium. By Erica Stephens

Schlotzsky’s, Inc. announced today that the company is adopting a new accounting policy for the financial reporting of revenue received as non-refundable area developer fees.

Marketing consultant Dick Meyer explains the magic behind his Subway growth strategies.By Pam Whitfield

This January, Winners International Restaurants, Inc., formed a partnership with BankBoston Development Company and RTM Restaurant Group in what the company terms an effort to strengthen its ability to grow in the restaurant industry.

The eighty-four-year-old Nu-Way Weiner chain flirts with growth in Georgia. By Lori B. Murray

By Leon Alligood

In the battle for market share, restaurants whose fare depends on fish have had a tough go of it in recent years. American consumption of fish and seafood, according to the USDA, has held steady at about 15 pounds per person annually for well past a decade.

El Pollo Loco is launching a new Hispanic Advertising campaign entitled “Cada Loco consu Tema,” or “To Each His Own Craziness.”

Fresh off his return to spring training, Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa already is preparing for two new projects— a part in a new Pepsi commercial and a role in Pepsi’s baseball marketing efforts.

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., today announced that David C. Novak, 47, will become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2000, succeeding Andrall E. Pearson, 74, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board through the end of 2000.

Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. has successfully completed the sale of its El Pollo Loco subsidiary to an affiliate of American Securities Capital Partners, L.P.

Papa John’s International, Inc. announced December 27 that comparable sales at its company-owned restaurants increased 4.7% for Period 12 and 1.8% for the fourth quarter of 1999.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) today announced its acquisition of PJNJ, Inc., a 19-store Papa John’s franchisee in New Jersey.

Burger King Corporation is voluntarily recalling the Pokemon balls included with Burger King kids meals.

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. reported fourth quarter ongoing operating earnings of $122 million, or $0.78 per share, a 42 percent increase for the quarter ended December 25, 1999.

Equity Marketing, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMAK) issued on December 28 the following statement regarding Burger King Corporation’s voluntary recall of Pokemon balls included with Burger King kids meals.

Gordon Teter, chairman, president and chief executive of Wendy’s International Inc., died December 18.

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, the world’s second largest quick-service chicken chain, has achieved annual sales in excess of $1 billion dollars for the first time in the history of the company.

The Quizno’s Corporation reported December 17 a net loss applicable to shareholders of $1.5 million, or $.55 per diluted share, in the nine-month period ended September 30, 1999.