Recent News

Panera Bread Company reported on May 24 net income of $1,515,000 or $.12 per share in the first quarter ended April 15, 2000.

Burger King is teaming up with FUNimation Productions, Inc to offer a Burger King Big Kid’s Meal program featuring Dragonball Z.

Interfoods of America Inc., the Miami-based Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits franchisee, acquired of 37 Popeyes restaurants in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Little Caesars Pizza is adding a new, sweet bread to its menu–the Little Caesars Caesar Stick–to be featured on menus throughout the United States and in international markets.

Papa John’s systemwide comparable sales for the four weeks ended April 23, 2000, increased 7.3%, comprised of a 7.4% increase at company-owned restaurants and a 7.2% increase at franchised units.

Interfoods of America Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 71 additional operating Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits stores for an undisclosed price.

Back Yard Burgers, Inc. announced May 16 the acquisition of three franchised stores.

Burger King announced May 16 the introduction of the new Spicy Chicken sandwich being launched with an offer for a free medium, 21 ounce size, Frozen Coca-Cola or Frozen Minute Maid Cherry.

Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, Inc. has named Rena Simmons-Graver vice president of marketing.

Blimpie International, Inc. (Amex: BLM), reported May 15 financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2000

Jersey Mike’s 2000 sponsorship marks the company’s third year supporting the Dennis Walters Golf Show.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona has approved the Plan of Reorganization of Boston Chicken, Inc. under which McDonald’s Corporation will acquire the Boston Market business.

Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAMX) forged into the second phase of its re-imaging campaign May 17 with the opening of its new Panchito’s $3.99 Buffet(TM) in Houston, Texas.

Pizza Hut continues its commitment to youth literacy by participating as a sponsor of the Department of Education’s READ*WRITE*NOW!

Blimpie International, Inc. reported December 20 its financial results for the fiscal year 2000 first quarter ended September 30, 1999.

Wendy’s International, Inc. announced May 16 that its core businesses continued to produce excellent sales results during the April period, which ended on May 7, 2000.

The Quizno’s Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIZ) posted $129,709 net income applicable to common shareholders, or $.04 per diluted share, in its 2nd fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2000.

To promote its newest flavors, Panda Express is reintroducing ‘Festival of Shrimp’ at more than 320 locations nationwide starting May 14.

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits will once again offer consumers an opportunity to “spice up” their traditional Thanksgiving meal with the purchase of a Cajun Fried Turkey from participating Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits restaurants.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. reported May 11 financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2000.

McDonald’s Corporation reported June 9 that Systemwide sales for the first five months of 2000 were $16.167 billion, a 7% increase on a constant currency basis compared with the same period last year.

Subway Restaurants is celebrating another milestone in its global expansion-passing the 900th international restaurant mark.

Long John Silver’s has awarded it’s $40 million advertising account to Minneapolis-based Fallon McElligott. The firms responsibilities to the seafood giant will include offline advertising, media planning, and collateral.

McDonald’s is “hatching the world’s largest fossil egg hunt” on Friday May 12 at the Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles.

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc recently announced results for the thirteen and 52-week periods ended January 2, 2000.

Blimpie International, Inc. announced the grand opening of its first tri-branded location in Toronto, Canada on March 17.

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) announced February 22 that Paul Campbell, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned to pursue an opportunity in the health care industry.

Boston Market is offering complete, fully cooked, ready-to-heat holiday banquets for the 1999-2000 holiday season. All restaurants are now taking orders for Christmas and Millennium celebrations.