Recent News

Judge Marianne Battani of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan entered a summary judgment today dismissing all claims made by La-Van Hawkins and his operating companies against Burger King Corporation.

Back Yard Burgers today announced the opening of a new location in Louisville, Kentucky.

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. today announced three executive appointments to strengthen the company’s focus on new unit expansion and KFC’s sales growth and operations.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced a three-year extension of a partnership with the governor’s office of highway safety (GOHS) to conduct the Georgia Teen Safe Driving program, a statewide program encouraging teenage drivers to buckle up.

Among other staff changes Ron Powell, former COO at Long John Silver’s, will now serve as president ant COO for Yorkshire Global Restaurants.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. today announced the results for its third fiscal quarter, the 12 weeks ended November 6, 2000.

Burger King Corporation today announced that FoxKids.com, a popular Web sites for children ages 6-14, will offer kids the chance to play “Burger Blitz,” an exclusive Burger King game on the Fox Kids’ site.

A&W Restaurants, Inc., which pioneered the drive-in restaurant in the United States, continues its expansion into non-traditional venues and recently announced the opening of two restaurants.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. today reported that its chief executive officer, Daniel Dorsch, has exercised previously granted options to purchase 100,000 shares of the company’s stock.

Panera Bread made an announcement today contradicting reports that chairman and CEO Ron Shaich owned just 2,141 shares of common stock.

Fifteen hometown McDonald’s crew people are being recognized for their participation in McDonald’s first-ever, International Crew Olympics, which took place on October 28.

Sonic Corporation announced December 13 its board of directors has expanded the company’s current stock repurchase program by $10.0 million.

The Quizno’s® Corporation and Multifoods Distribution Group (MDG), a subsidiary of International Multifoods Corp., today announced that MDG will become the exclusive distributor of food and paper products to the Quizno’s restaurant chain in the United States.

Burger King Corporation today announced an exclusive Under-Three Toddler Toy Program that will be implemented permanently

Sonic Corp. today said that it remains comfortable with market expectations for earnings growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2000, as expressed by the current consensus estimate of $0.31 per diluted share.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced a major corporate milestone, reaching $1 billion in annual sales this weekend, and attributes its financial success to a strong dedication to creating customer satisfaction.

McDonald’s reports that systemwide sales for November 2000 were $3.2 billion, an increase of 10% on a constant currency basis* compared with November 1999.

Cinnabon will sell its 500 millionth cinnamon roll during the holiday season.

Panera Bread objects to a report that indicates Panera Bread Company chairman and CEO Ron Shaich owns just 2,141 shares of common stock.

El Pollo Loco celebrates the art of cooking chicken at its 9th annual Chicken Challenge.

Sidney J. Feltenstein, chairman, president and CEO of Yorkshire Global Restaurants, Inc. (YGR), announces several promotions and organizational changes.

This year, Jack in the Box restaurants is serving up its own version of traditional eggnog, a seasonal favorite.

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. said it is very pleased that McLane Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has finalized its purchase of the U.S. distribution business of AmeriServe, providing Tricon with an outstanding distributor going forward.

Domino’s Pizza today announced the selection of Patrick W. Knotts as executive vice president of flawless execution—corporate stores. He will be joining the company on January 15, 2001.

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. announced the opening of its 400th KFC restaurant in China by its international division, Tricon Restaurants International .

Panera Bread Co. announced today agreements with two new franchisees to develop a total of 52 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in 4 states.

Captain D’s raised $6,757 for the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville during the Menu for Caring fund-raising project held November sixth.

Donatos Pizza has purchased and installed one of the Total Reconciliation Solution (T-Recs) package.