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Animal rights groups are growing in the U.S. and they’re taking aim at quick-serves.

One lawyer is fighting to lift the PCA’s stay of bankruptcy so salmonella victims can continue to litigate.

New partnership hopes to make it easier for fast-food restaurateurs to meet menu-labeling requirements.

One industry group is applauding the President’s plan and making a few suggestions.

The company will face charges of wrongful death and negligence.

CEO David Brandon appeared in the first ad of his career to balk at Subway’s cease and desist letter.

The fast-casual parent company clears the lawsuit air and gives 13 reasons why its better than Raving Brands.

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The Coalition for Responsible Nutrition Information proposed LEAN Act includes provisions for a standard method of nutritional disclosures.

O’Keefe resigned as the company’s chief legal and compliance officer.

The chain denies earlier claims of systemwide roll out.

You might be surprised by the chain that grabbed two spots on the list.

Washington veterans outline steps to increase national competitiveness.

Group tries to sway key appointment.

Parlour Enterprises and Farrell’s International acquire license and trademarks for Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlors.

The plan has been confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

The Americas Division officially achieved its legal independence from the FCSI Worldwide governing body.

All five brands in the company will begin the menuboard changes this year in company-owned stores and will finish by the end of 2010.

Under the agreement, Arby’s shareholders will receive 4.25 shares of Triarc stock.

Senators Tom Carper, D-Delaware, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, proposed a bill requiring chains with more than 20 units to post calorie counts for all menu items.

Thirty-one percent of South Los Angeles residents believe the ban will not have any impact on obesity rates, according to recent Technomic survey.

Pennsylvania becomes the 28 state to outlaw smoking in restaurants.

The five keynote speakers will be: Ferdinand Metz, Steve Zipkoff, Dick Rivera, Michael Oshman, and George McKerrow.

A Trust for America’s Health study reveals obesity rates are rising. Executive Director addresses role of restaurants.

The National Advertising Division found that the company can support its “Always fresh, never frozen” advertising claim despite Burger King’s challenge.

NAD determines advertiser can support ‘Fresh, Never Frozen’ advertising claims.

Eleven perpetrators are charged with hacking nine retail chains, including Boston Market, to steal 40 million credit card numbers.

Four potato chip makers promised to slash levels of cancer-causing acrylamide in products over three-year period.