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QSR talks to the coauthor of a study that found when prices of fast foods and sugar-sweetened beverages went up 10 percent, participants consumed 56 less calories per day on average.

Joan Rector McGlockton named the vice president of Industry Affairs and Food Policy for National Restaurant Association.

Starmount Systems will unveil its new kiosk option at KioskCom 2010 that will help quick serves follow new labeling mandate.

Kentucky KFC’s bronze bust of the Colonel was stolen in January, but was recently recovered by police who will be rewarded with $500 worth of Kentucky Grilled Chicken.

Though the National Restaurant Association did not support the health care bill signed by President Obama, it is happy to at least pass the menu labeling mandate.

“The changes included in the modified version of the bill would severely and negatively impact restaurants,” says president and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act extends the temporary increase in expensing for small businesses and includes a payroll tax holiday and tax credit for employers who hire and retain certain employees.

With ceremony for gay couple in Washington, D.C., shop, ice cream chain affirms its position for social justice.

Steny Hoyer and Mike Ross join former Republican Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and political pundit John Mercurio.

Shane’s Rib Shack is launching a real estate buy-back option for existing quick-service franchisees.

National Restaurant Association representative calls the Travel Promotion Act “a significant achievement for the restaurant and hospitality industries.”

California Jack in the Box units on the auction block sell for just over $39 million to four different groups of bidders.

Center for Science in the Public Interest representatives say that while FDA warning letters to food companies about false or misleading label claims are a good move, there is still more to be done.

Association encourages quick passage of Senate’s “The Travel Promotion Act,” S. 1023, which would aggressively promote international travel to the U.S.

U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board recognizes this, appoints several restaurant executives to the board.

Dawn Sweeney calls some parts of President Obama’s plan “positive measures,” but says “greater progress” is needed.

Association will host 2010 Public Affairs Conference from April 14 to 16, bringing restaurateurs together to discuss issues affecting their businesses.

Dawn Sweeney, president of the NRA, responds to President Obama’s proposed budget.

Dawn Sweeney welcomes President Obama’s efforts to support small business, job creation, and the nation’s economic recovery.

Berner International Corp.’s Walk-In Cooler Efficiency Kit helps restaurants comply with new energy code mandates for existing and new walk-in coolers.

Dawn Sweeney, president of NRA, responds to latest healthcare reform package on the table.

Scott DeFife becomes the association’s executive vice president of Policy & Government Affairs.

NRA, NCCR applaud Sen. Mary Landrieu’s amendment introduction, which would eliminate the monetary penalties imposed on employers for coverage waiting periods of 30 days to 90 days.

Rich Emmett is the company’s new senior vice president and general counsel.

New study finds that 80 percent of top chains are in violation of PCI guidelines by writing down customers’ credit card numbers from takeout orders over the phone.

Coffee company had filed a lawsuit against Paul Twohig, who had left Starbucks for Dunkin’ Donuts.

Organization sends letters to members of Congress, asking for extension of depreciation schedule set to expire at end of 2009.