Recent News

The beverage giant plans to offer the new beverage in addition to Diet Coke.

Panera Bread Company’s first Arizona area developer plans to open 15 new bakery/cafes by 2011.

In time for the Lenten season, Pollo Tropical’s Florida stores will offer a $4.99 Tilapia Value Meal and a $5.59 Tilapia Combo Mambo meal.

Bear Rock’s new Mountain Café prototype veers away from the bakery/café’s traditional mountain lodge theme into something “less rustic” and “more contemporary.”

As a result of record above-industry-average comp sales, the double drive-thru chain renews Indy 500, Brickyard 400 Sponsorships.

International growth still outshines the U.S.

Nigel Travis, former president and COO of Blockbuster Inc., will lead the world’s third largest pizza company.

The 2004 Restaurant Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power and Associates found that Panera Bread ranks highest among quick-service restaurants in the Midwest and Northeast regions.

The signing of Taco Bueno’s first franchisee, Tulsa-based U.S. Beef Corp., coincides with the Mexican quick-serve chains new expansion push.

The sandwich shop plans to test market a series of breakfast sandwiches in hopes of capturing the morning crowd.

Panera Bread Company announced an agreement with the “Oakes/Cobo,” franchise group to develop 10 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the counties of San Francisco and Marin, California.

In 2004, over 130 new Subway stores opened in Canada, Subway’s largest market outside the U.S.

Citing Starbucks’ contribution to the livelihoods of coffee farmers and commitment environmental conservation, the World Environment Center named the coffee chain as the 2005 Recipient of the Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Dubbed a “mini e-magazine,” Rubio’s Beach Club Bulletin is part of a multilevel e-marketing program intended to strengthen Rubio’s ties to its tech-savvy customers.

The Super Bowl spot will introduce Pizza Hut’s new Dippin’ Strips Pizza.

Steak n Shake’s president and CEO credits increased same-store sales and better operations as buffers tjat carried the brand through rising tomato, dairy, and beef prices

Appeals Court revives class-action lawsuit blaming McDonald’s for customer’s obesity issues.

How the quick-service industry is supporting tsunami relief efforts.

Tim Taft will be replaced by Whataburger Chairman and CEO Tom Dobson in the president’s role. Whataburger’s former chief development officer, Preston Atkinson, will move into the COO slot.

New Western Angus Steak Burger will be introduced today at 7,800 Burger King restaurants thanks to the “The Apprentice Street Smarts” team.

Rubio’s announced that revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended December 26, 2004, rose 7.1% (to $32.7 million) and 9.9% (to $137.4 million), respectively.

The 1-inch by 4-inch rectangular slices that make up the reconfigured pizza are intended to make it easier for customers to dip the slices into sauce.

Executives from Kroll Zolfo Cooper LLC, the company Krispy Kreme newly retained as its financial advisor and management consultant, will replace Scott Livengood in the CEO and president roles.

Ranked No.12 in Entrepreneur magazine’s “Fastest Growing Franchises in America”, Cold Stone Creamery continues its growth spurt.

Friends and colleagues call the loss of 44-year-old Bell “tragic” and remember him as an “incredible leader.”

In addition to increased sales in 2004, Cosi, Inc. announces additional franchise commitments.

According to Black Enterprise magazine, McDonald’s Don Thompson and William Lamar Jr. are part of an elite group African-Americans in American business.

The new HealthMex combo offers guests a low-fat burrito meal alternative.