Recent News

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.

The opening of the newest Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que on May 3 in Annapolis marks the second of four openings in the Washington D.C. area.

Jamba Juice Company announced on April 20 the launch of Jamba GoGo, a unique catering and event service designed to provide greater access to the Jamba brand.

TV’s toughest mom is really a softie at heart when it comes to purple prose. The sentiments expressed by the thousands of children in KFC’s “All-American Salute to Mothers” national card contest.

Jack in the Box Inc. reported May 9 record second-quarter earnings of $16.1 million, or 41 cents per diluted share.

The first of 300 Little Caesars Pizza restaurants in Mexico officially will open for business on May 10 with two or more to follow within the month.

Interfoods of America, Inc., the Miami-based Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits franchisee announced its second quarter results for the quarter ended March 31, 2000.

Sonic Corp. (Nasdaq/NM:SONC) announced May 9 that its board of directors has expanded the company’s current stock repurchase program by $10 million.

McDonald’s Corporation reported today that Systemwide sales for the first four months of 2000 were $12.874 billion, a 9% increase on a constant currency basis compared with the same period last year.

In conjunction with its annual analyst/investor meeting in Marina Del Rey, Calif., CKE Restaurants, Inc. announced May 9 estimated fiscal year 2001 earnings per share in the range of $0.19 to $0.23.

Domino’s, Inc.announced May 9 strong operating results for the first quarter of 2000, which ended March 26, 2000.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced May 8 that it plans an orderly transition of distribution services from AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc. for its entire system of Chick-fil-A restaurants.