Nation's Restaurant News Daily NewsFax articles from April 2007

Nation's Restaurant News Daily NewsFax archives from April 2007

KFC.(JUST IN)
April 30, 2007... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- KFC today is launching two 15-second TV ads and an in-store/online marketing campaign to promote the chain's change to a new frying oil with "zero grams" of trans fat. The YUM! BRANDS INC.-owned brand is claiming a quick-...

John Schnatter.(JUSS IN)(invetments Calistogs Bakery Cafe)(Brief article)
April 30, 2007... NAPLES, Fla. -- Papa John's International founder and chairman JOHN SCHNATTER has invested in a coffee-and-sandwich concept here called CALISTOGA BAKERY CAFE that plans to expand beyond its current one location, the Louisville Courier-Journal...

Wagamama.(JUSS IN)(opened its first restaurant in the United States Of America)(Brief article)
April 30, 2007... BOSTON -- WAGAMAMA, the 75-unit Japanese noodle chain based in London, opened its first U.S. location here last week. The 133-seat restaurant offers such dishes as teppan-fried udon noodles with chicken; chili chicken ramen; and teriyaki...

Burger King Holdings Inc.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 30, 2007... MIAMI -- BURGER KING HOLDINGS INC., owner of the mostly franchised Burger King brand, posted a third-quarter net profit of $34 million, or 25 cents per share, versus a loss of $12 million, or 11 cents per share, a year earlier. BK credited...

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 30, 2007... THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL has named JERRY DE LUCIA director of marketing for the operator or franchisor of 292 fast-casual restaurants. The veteran of Catalina Restaurant Corp., operator of the Coco's and Carrows...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 30, 2007... Pct. Fri. Top Gainers change close Grill Concepts 7.86 $7.82 J. Alexander's 7.49 14.50 Good Times Restaurants 6.62 5.64 Burger King Holdings...

George W. Bush.(JUST IN)(Brief article)
April 27, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Congress approved a supplemental war appropriations bill Thursday that included a provision to hike the federal minimum wage to $7.24 an hour over a 26-month period, but President GEORGE W. BUSH has vowed to veto the legislation...

The Cheesecake Factory Inc.(JUST IN)
April 27, 2007... CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. -- THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. said it will debut a Southeast Asian restaurant concept called ROCK SUGAR in Los Angeles before the end of 2007. It will feature the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, East India, Malaysia...

Applebee's International Inc.(JUST IN)
April 27, 2007... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Ending a bitter proxy challenge that was to culminate in a shareholder vote May 25, APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL INC. and activist investor RICHARD BREEDEN have reached a settlement in which he and another of his director...

OSI Restaurant Partners Inc.(JUST IN)
April 27, 2007... TAMPA, Fla. -- Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Outback Steakhouse parent OSI RESTAURANT PARTNERS INC. for alleged violations a new law limiting the amount of personal information that can be shown on customers' credit card...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 27, 2007... Pct. Thurs. Top Gainers change close Wendy's International 16.25 $37.99 Famous Dave's of Amer. 7.22 18.87 Applebee's International 4.22 26.93 Grill Concepts ...

KFC.(JUST IN)
April 26, 2007... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- KFC has agreed to post warnings in its California restaurants that its fried-potato side dishes and such items in other companies' restaurants contain acrylamide, a known carcinogen, the office of state Attorney General...

Wendy's International Inc.(JUST IN)
April 26, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL INC. said Wednesday it had formed a special committee of independent directors to "review strategic options" for the parent to the No. 3 burger brand, including a possible sale of the company. Wendy's...

Institutional Shareholder Services.(JUST IN)
April 26, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Proxy vote advisor INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES has recommended that shareholders of Outback Steakhouse parent OSI RESTAURANT PARTNERS INC. vote to approve a pending $3.2 billion going-private buyout of the company....

Delaware North Cos.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)(Delaware North Companies Inc. promotes Roland G. Henin)(Brief article)
April 26, 2007... BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Concessionaire DELAWARE NORTH COS. has promoted ROLAND G. HENIN to corporate executive chef and culinary ambassador, with responsibility for culinary operations worldwide. Henin, one of only about 60 certified chefs...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(restaurant industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 26, 2007... Pct. Wed. Top Gainers change close Cheesecake Factory 9.03 $28.38 Good Times Restaurants 7.07 5.60 Grill Concepts 6.54 7.00 Panera Bread 6.16...

Christine Gregoire.(JUST IN)(Brief article)
April 25, 2007... OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Lawmakers in this state have yet to determine how much restaurateurs and other employers here might pay under newly approved paid-leave legislation that is widely expected to be signed into law by Gov. CHRISTINE GREGOIRE....

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 25, 2007... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- In the midst of attempting a turnaround, KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC. has disclosed the resignation and replacement of its chief financial officer and general counsel and changes to its board of directors. CFO MICHAEL C....

Brinker International Inc.(FINANCIAL BRIEFS)
April 25, 2007... DALLAS -- Increased labor and food costs, as well as across-the-board declines in its chains' same-store sales, led to a 15.7-percent drop in third-quarter net profit from a year earlier for multichain operator and franchisor BRINKER...

Hardee.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 25, 2007... ST. LOUIS -- HARDEE'S has introduced what is believed to be the quick-service sector's first breakfast sandwich featuring turkey. The Breakfast Club Sandwich is roasted turkey breast, bacon, shaved ham, American cheese and a...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 25, 2007... Pct. Tues. Top Gainers change close Meritage Hospitality Group 14.29 $4.00 Host America 10.26 2.15 Buca 4.31 5.33 Champps...

Richwood Meat Co.(JUST IN)
April 24, 2007... MERCED, Calif. -- About 100,000 pounds of frozen hamburger from RICHWOOD MEAT CO. were recalled from five states Friday, prompted by symptoms of E. coli infections in three children who had eaten burgers from sports concessions, according to...

Thomas Suozzi.(JUST IN)(ban on trans fats )(Brief article)
April 24, 2007... MINEOLA, N.Y. -- Following legal action taken in nearby New York City, Nassau County is reconsidering a ban of trans fats from restaurant kitchens and a mandate that operators post calorie counts for each food item they offer. County...

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 24, 2007... GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC. has named SUSAN LINTONSMITH senior vice president and chief marketing officer, responsible for leading all brand and marketing activities for the company's 360-plus-unit casual-dining...

Hardee's.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 24, 2007... ST. LOUIS -- The 1,906-unit HARDEE'S chain is reintroducing an "old favorite" to its menu for a limited time. The "Burger Chef Big Shef " was a signature burger on the old Burger Chef chain's menu in the 1970s and 1980s and is now available...

Romacorp Inc.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 24, 2007... DALLAS -- ROMACORP INC., parent of the 220-unit TONY ROMA'S chain, said Thursday it would remove trans fats from all of its menu items by July. MARC BUEHLER, Romacorp's chief operating officer, said all 20 corporate restaurants and much of...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2007... Pct. Mon. Top Gainers change close Meritage Hospitality Group 4.48 $3.50 Morgan's Foods 2.04 12.50 Nathan's Famous 2.03 14.80 Famous...

McDonald's Corp.(JUST IN)
April 23, 2007... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- MCDONALD'S CORP. on Friday said it is selling the rights to the chain's nearly 1,600 units in Latin America and the Caribbean for $700 million in cash, a move it said would spur growth in those markets and reduce corporate...

Robert Morgenthau.(JUST IN)(Brief article)
April 23, 2007... NEW YORK -- Manhattan District Attorney ROBERT MORGENTHAU on Friday disclosed the indictments of 13 people for alleged conspiracy in making more than $3 million in purchases through the fraudulent electronic "skimming" of customers' credit...

Arby's.(JUST IN)
April 23, 2007... NEW YORK -- In an effort to focus on its 3,600-unit-plus ARBY'S system, TRIARC COS. INC. has agreed to sell its investment advisory firm, DEERFIELD & CO. LLC, for nearly $290 million in cash and stock to DEERFIELD TRIARC CAPITAL CORP....

House of Representatives.(JUST IN)(Brief article)
April 23, 2007... WASHINGTON -- In the wake of recurrent investor criticisms of purportedly excessive compensation for senior corporate officials, the U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Friday approved a bill that would require publicly owned restaurant and...

Quiznos Subs.(JUST IN)
April 23, 2007... DENVER -- An attorney for the parent of QUIZNOS SUBS has fired back at the law firm representing franchisees in class-action lawsuits against the franchisor in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. FREDRICA COHEN of CHENG COHEN LLC on Friday...

Dunkin' Donuts.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 23, 2007... CANTON, Mass. -- DUNKIN' DONUTS today is rolling out an an extension of the brand's popular smoothie line by launching its newest flavor, Tropical Fruit. Made with low-fat yogurt and real pineapple, banana and coconut flavors, the Tropical...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 23, 2007... Pct. Fri. Top Gainers change close Benihana 6.58 $30.46 Triarc Cos. 5.14 19.03 Pizza Inn 3.98 2.35 McCormick &...

House Of Representatives.(bill on executive compensation)(Brief article)
April 20, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Following recurrent investor criticisms of purportedly excessive compensation for senior corporate officials, the U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is scheduled to vote today on a bill that would require publicly owned restaurant...

Bob Evans Farms Inc.(JUST IN)
April 20, 2007... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- BOB EVANS FARMS INC. Thursday closed 11 underperforming Bob Evans restaurants in seven states and said it will sell the properties. Chairman and chief executive STEVE DAVIS said the affected employees, in Florida, Missouri,...

Quiznos sub.(JUST IN)
April 20, 2007... CHICAGO -- Following similar complaints by QUIZNOS SUB operators in Wisconsin and Michigan, Illinois franchisees have sued the Denver-based franchisor for alleged fraud. The class-action suit seeks unspecified damages and injunctive relief...

Einstein Bros Bagels.(JUST IN)
April 20, 2007... GOLDEN, Colo. -- EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS has signed its first franchisee, which plans to develop stores in northern Florida. Einstein, a division of NEW WORLD RESTAURANT GROUP INC. here, said MC SQUARED INVESTMENTS LLC of Orlando, Fla., had...

Standard & Poor's Rating Services.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 20, 2007... NEW YORK -- STANDARD & POOR'S RATING SERVICES has assigned Outback Steakhouse parent OSI RESTAURANT PARTNERS INC. non-investment grade credit ratings, with a negative outlook, citing its "highly leveraged" capital structure as the multichain...

Domino's Pizza Inc.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 20, 2007... ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Franchisor DOMINO'S PIZZA INC., parent of the 8,366-unit Domino's Pizza brand, has completed a financial recapitalization that includes a $1.85 billion securitized debt facility that would fund a special dividend of $13.50...

Shari's Family Restaurants.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 20, 2007... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- SHARI'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, operator of the 98-unit Northwestern family restaurant chain, has switched to the exclusive use of Angus beef for its burgers. Shari's also is offering two new burger choices as part of the...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(restaurant industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 20, 2007... Pct. Thurs. Top Gainers change close New World Rest. Group 5.26 $20.00 Grill Concepts 4.42 7.33 Smith & Wollensky 4.01 10.11 Granite City...

Paul Fleming.(buying Z'Tejas)(Brief article)
April 19, 2007... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- P.F. Chang's China Bistro creator PAUL FLEMING has teamed up with private-equity investors and the management of 10-unit Z'TEJAS SOUTHWESTERN GRILL to buy the upscale-casual chain from co-creators GUY VILLAVASO and LARRY...

Macy.(JUST IN)
April 19, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- MACY'S has started outfitting its department stores with a new proprietary quick-service concept and variations on the artisanal-bread specialty LA BREA BAKERY fast-casual concept devised by noted chef-restaurateur NANCY...

McDonald.(advertising campaign)(Brief article)
April 19, 2007... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Launching a promotion running through May 10, MCDONALD'S on Friday will roll out Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal toys based on the "AMERICAN IDOL" TV show. Two sweepstakes winners will get to attend the show's season...

Jane Grote Abell.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 19, 2007... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- JANE GROTE ABELL, chief operating officer of DONATOS PIZZA and a key figure in her family's repurchase of the regional chain from McDonald's Corp. in 2003, has assumed the additional role of president from her father, JIM...

CKE Restaurants Inc.(FINANCIAL BRIEFS)
April 19, 2007... CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- CKE RESTAURANTS INC., parent of the 1,906-unit Hardee's and 1,087-unit Carl's Jr. brands, has authorized an additional $50 million for the repurchase of its stock, raising its total buyback allocation to $250 million....

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(restaurant industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 19, 2007... Pct. Wed. Top Gainers change close New World Rest. Group 8.57 $19.00 Rubio's Restaurants 4.44 11.75 Cosi 3.24 5.74 CKE Restaurants 3.07 ...

Supreme Court.(JUST IN)
April 18, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- Restaurateurs and others doing business in California can be sued for violations of meal and rest break requirements up to four years after an alleged infraction, the state SUPREME COURT ruled this week. The...

Bon Appetit Management Co.(JUST IN)
April 18, 2007... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Contract feeder BON APPETIT MANAGEMENT CO. intends to reduce its beef use by 25 percent and use mostly ingredients from North America as part of a plan to reduce emissions of so-called greenhouse gasses. The company said...

Cyril Renaud.(high prices make Lobsters dissappear from restaurants)(Brief article)
April 18, 2007... AUGUSTA, Maine -- Increased demand and an unseasonably cold and stormy spring have crushed Maine's lobster supplies, resulting in the highest commodity prices in 15 years and removals of the crustaceans from menus nationwide. Chilly waters...

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp.(JUST IN)
April 18, 2007... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- A 72-year-old woman has sued San Diego-based GARDEN FRESH RESTAURANT CORP., charging that she suffered kidney failure from an E.coli 0157:H7 infection after eating at the company's SOUPLANTATION branch here. The...

Wendy's International Inc.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 18, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL INC., based here, has named foodservice veteran and former Wal-Mart Stores treasurer JAY FITZSIMMONS its new chief financial officer and executive vice president. Fitzsimmons joins Wendy's strategic...

Papa Murphy's International.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 18, 2007... VANCOUVER, WASH. -- PAPA MURPHY'S INTERNATIONAL, parent of the nearly 1,000-unit Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza brand, has hired Taco Bell veteran CLARICE TURNER as president and chief operating officer. Turner, who was headquarters...

Stockwatch (shares over$1).(Restaurant industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 18, 2007... Pct. Tues. Top Gainers change close Famous Dave's of Amer. 2.37 $18.17 Burger King Holdings 2.06 23.24 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2.06 66.54 McDonald's 1.89...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc.(JUST IN)(Brief article)
April 17, 2007... HEATHROW, Fla. -- RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE INC., operator or franchisor of 105 upscale restaurants, has reached a "definitive" agreement to acquire three franchised branches in Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., and Portland, Ore., for a total of...

Aramark Corp.(JUST IN)
April 17, 2007... PHILADELPHIA -- ARAMARK CORP. has inked a deal with SHELL OIL CO., a subsidiary of ROYAL DUTCH SHELL, to provide foodservice for the energy company's 12,000 employees at 11 locations across the United States. Terms of the deal, including the...

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern.(JUST IN)
April 17, 2007... PLANO, Texas -- BENNIGAN'S GRILL & TAVERN, the 310-unit division of METROMEDIA RESTAURANT GROUP here, has added a second unit in Panama, on the causeway to the Panama Canal. The unit, owned by franchisee EXTREME PLANET, is the 52nd...

County Line.(launches Italian buffet concept)(Brief article)
April 17, 2007... AUSTIN, Texas -- The owners of the 10-unit COUNTY LINE barbecue chain here partnered with Qdoba Mexican Grill co-founder BOB HAUSER to launch an Italian buffet concept called CANNOLI JOE'S. The 12,000-square-foot Austin facility features 12...

Firehouse Restaurant Group.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 17, 2007... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- FIREHOUSE RESTAURANT GROUP, owner of the 268-unit Firehouse Subs fast-casual sandwich brand, has promoted VINCENT BURCHIANTI to vice president of finance and technology. In addition to overseeing the company's banking,...

Quiznos Subs.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 17, 2007... DENVER -- The 5,000-unit QUIZNOS SUBS chain is blurring menu categories with the limited-time promotion of a new "salad-inspired" toasted sandwich, the Peppercorn Parmesan Turkey with Bacon. Available through May in sizes ranging from $3.49...

Wendy's.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 17, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- The Frosty Float is the newest extension of WENDY'S Frosty line, which for decades stuck to the Original Chocolate Frosty favored by the chain's late founder DAVE THOMAS. A Vanilla Frosty was added last July. The new float...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(restaurants industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 17, 2007... Pct. Mon. Top Gainers change close Host America 13.16 $2.15 Red Robin Gour. Burgers 6.55 41.97 McCormick & Schmick 4.38 27.19 O'Charley's ...

Burger King Corp.(JUST IN)
April 16, 2007... CHICAGO -- BURGER KING CORP. is the next target in a campaign to have restaurant chains subsidize improvements in pay and working conditions for Florida farm laborers, the COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS, or CIW, reportedly announced Friday at...

Aramark Corp.(JUST IN)
April 16, 2007... PHILADELPHIA -- A Delaware judge approved a $222 million settlement between ARAMARK CORP., the contract foodservice company based here, and its shareholders over the $8.3 billion buyout of the company in January. The settlement also included...

Souplantation.(E. Coli outbreak)
April 16, 2007... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- The number of confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to a SOUPLANTATION restaurant here has reached 15. Orange County health officials said 14 cases involved customers, mostly juveniles, and one employee....

Regal Entertainment Group.(JUST IN)
April 16, 2007... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The nation's largest operator of movie theaters is said to be expanding its foodservice interests from snack bars to full-fledged restaurants. ScrippsNews reported that REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, operator of the Regal,...

McDonald's Corp.(FINANCIAL BRIEF)
April 16, 2007... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- MCDONALD'S CORP. reported an 8.2-percent global same-store sales gain for March and a 6.3-percent global jump for the first quarter. At U.S. McDonald's restaurants, same-store sales increased 6.2 percent in March and 4.4...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(restaurants industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 16, 2007... Pct. Fri. Top Gainers change close Good Times Restaurants 5.30 $5.36 Kona Grill 4.01 17.65 Cosi 3.01 5.47 Landry's Restaurants 2.77...

Center for Produce Safety.(JUST IN)
April 13, 2007... DAVIS, Calif. -- Amidst growing concern about produce-related illnesses, processors and the state have teamed up to create the CENTER FOR PRODUCE SAFETY at the University of California, Davis. The center, to be housed in UC Davis' Western...

Chick-FIL-A.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 13, 2007... ATLANTA -- The 1,300-plus-unit CHICK-FIL-A chain has expanded its children's menu with four beverages and two-or three-piece versions of the Chick-n-Strips from the main menu. The new beverage options are apple juice, Hi-C, lemonade and...

McDonald's.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 13, 2007... DENVER -- More than 100 MCDONALD'S in the Denver market will bundle various menu items into 11 combo meals to participate in the Smart Meal program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. As the first quick-service...

OSI Restaurant Partners Inc.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 13, 2007... TAMPA, Fla. -- OSI RESTAURANT PARTNERS INC. has promoted JEFF SMITH to president of its 953-unit OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE brand, from vice president of national operations for the Bonefish Grill chain. In addition, OSI promoted STEVE ERICKSON to...

Denny's Inc.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)
April 13, 2007... SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- DENNY'S INC., which owns 517 restaurants and franchises 1,028 Denny's to others, has appointed MARK CHMIEL to the new position of senior vice president of concept innovation. He assumes responsibility for managing...

Ruby Tuesday Inc.(FINANCIAL BRIEFS)
April 13, 2007... MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- RUBY TUESDAY INC., operator or franchisor of 926 casual-dining restaurants, posted a 5-percent decline in third-quarter earnings, versus the same period of the prior year, on a lease-related charge for a bankrupt...

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.(FINANCIAL BRIEFS)
April 13, 2007... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC. reported narrowed net losses for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Jan. 28, versus year-earlier results, on reduced impairment charges, lease termination costs and litigation...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 13, 2007... Pct. Thurs. Top Gainers change close Meritage Hospitality Group 14.75 $3.50 New World Rest. Group 11.11 20.00 Benihana 6.06 30.10 J....

Raving Brands.(JUST IN)(FOCUS BRANDS)(Brief article)
April 12, 2007... ATLANTA -- RAVING BRANDS has agreed to sell its MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL LLC division, franchisor of the namesake burrito chain, to FOCUS BRANDS, parent of the Schlotzsky's, Cinnabon and Carvel chains. Terms were not disclosed, but Focus...

New World Restaurant Group Inc.(JUST IN)
April 12, 2007... GOLDEN, Colo. -- NEW WORLD RESTAURANT GROUP INC., parent of the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, on Tuesday filed a registration statement with federal regulators for a $125 million initial public...

Golden Arches Development Corp.(JUST IN)
April 12, 2007... MANILA, Philippines -- GOLDEN ARCHES DEVELOPMENT CORP., the MCDONALD'S master franchisee for the Philippines, reportedly will undertake an initial public stock offering in the second half of this year, with proceeds earmarked for further...

Kfc.(MARKETING MATTERS)
April 12, 2007... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- KFC is promoting a new item called Boneless Variety Bucket with the latest in the chain's series of interactive TV ads, this one containing a high-frequency "Mosquito Tone" that most adults can't hear but most kids can, KFC...

Frisch's Restaurants Inc.(FINANCIAL BRIEF)
April 12, 2007... CINCINNATI, Ohio -- FRISCH'S RESTAURANTS INC., owner or franchisor of 117 Frisch's Big Boy outlets and franchisee of 34 Golden Corral grill-buffet restaurants, said winter weather in its fiscal third quarter ended March 6 reduced sales and...

Stockwatch (shares over $1).(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 12, 2007... Pct. Wed. Top Gainers change close New World Rest. Group 56.52 $18.00 Benihana 7.09 28.38 Host America 5.26 2.00 Kona Grill 3.80 ...

Sandelman & Associates.(JUST IN)
April 11, 2007... SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- Greenville, N.C., was home to the nation's most avid fast-food buyers during 2006, according to a study by SANDELMAN & ASSOCIATES here. The lowest incidence of so-called heavy quick-service restaurant users within the...