Recent News

Dunkin’ Donuts is making available an online preparation course to all Massachusetts high school students to help improve exit test scores.

For the first time in its four years as a public company, Krispy Kreme has lowered earnings expectations and will divest of its Montana Mills concept.

Today Chick-fil-A introduced The Trim Trio, a combination meal designed for diet-conscious customers, at its 1,135-plus restaurants nationwide.

Sonic Corp.’s board of directors has approved a three-for-two stock split that will be distributed in the form of a 50 percent stock dividend.

Jack in the Box’s line of Ultimate Salads has grown to include a Greek salad featuring imported olives and fresh feta.

KFC has announced plans to introduce a new line of roasted menu items on May 10, starting with an Oven Roasted Strips meal and Roasted Twister sandwich.

Arby’s has announced it will expand its national partnership of Big Brothers Big Sisters to support the youth mentoring organization’s 100th anniversary during 2004.

Chester Fried is changing its name to Chester’s International, LLC, and has shifted its U.S. business model to a franchise program.

Dairy Queen will introduce the flavor profile of a Chocolate French Silk pie into its Blizzard line.

AFC Enterprises has announced its intention to explore strategic alternatives for its Cinnabon subsidiary, including a possible sale.

Charlie Bell, formerly president and chief operating officer, is named McDonald’s president and chief executive officer after the sudden death of Jim Cantalupo.

McDonald’s chairman and CEO Jim Cantalupo died suddenly and unexpectedly this morning of an apparent heart attack, according to the company.

As part of a just-announced “Lifestyles Platform,” McDonald’s will offer a Go Active! Adult Happy Meal, among other initiatives.

America’s Second Harvest has announced the donation of 173,000 Steak n Shake Steakburger patties to help feed the hungry in 18 states.

Starbucks Coffee and Jim Beam Brands have reached an agreement to develop, manufacture, and market a Starbucks-branded premium coffee liqueur in the U.S.

Wendy’s is testing the option for consumers to substitute chili, baked potato, or salad at no charge in combo meals.

A location of the fast-casual chicken concept in Douglas, Georgia, is offering pre-paid cards as part of the meal plan at South Georgia College.

For one month Soso Whaley will eat three meals a day at McDonald’s in hopes of proving she can not only maintain a healthy lifestyle, but also lose weight.

PepsiCo pledges $82,500 to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, bringing its three-year commitment to more than $200,000.

Quick-casual concept Cosi and Federated Department Stores have announced a deal to open 10 restaurants this summer and fall at Macy’s stores.

The Asian concept had the chance to feed celebrities at the 2nd annual TV Land Awards, which celebrates timeless television shows and stars.

A seven-week SOS program at the drive-thru nets systemwide improvement of 14 seconds and record sales.

A couple months ago, Long John Silver’s promised America free “giant shrimp” if NASA found evidence of an ocean on Mars. Well, guess what?

McDonald’s plans to roll out several changes to its Happy Meal program this year, creating what the company hopes will be a “Happy Meal Experience” for mothers and their kids.

Starbucks Coffee Company, through its Hear Music brand, has launched a “music delivery experience” that allows customers to burn CDs while they drink coffee.

Under the agreement, Taco John’s will become a franchisee of Good Times and will incorporate the two concepts into a test store.

The National Restaurant Association praises the House’s “overwhelming vote to block frivolous obesity lawsuits against food manufacturers and servers.”

The House has passed a bill that would prohibit obesity lawsuits against quick-serve restaurants. The bill must still go through the Senate.