Santa Clara County has passed a new law that deems it illegal to have free toys in Happy Meals. While some people feel that this is an important law to reduce childhood obesity, others are just downright angry. Here … [Read more...]
A look at the fastest-growing chains
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mark Brandau of Nation's Restaurant News reports that the annual Technomic Top 500 report found that 2009 was a brutal year for the industry’s largest concepts, with aggregate systemwide sales for the largest chains … [Read more...]
Subway Commits to Cage-Free Eggs
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
QSR Magazine reports that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) scored a big victory this week when it announced a commitment from Subway to eventually use 100 percent cage-free eggs. The commitment comes on … [Read more...]
‘Cereal Bowl’ Cafe Opens in D.C.’s Cleveland Park
March 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ABC Channel 7 News Washington DC Reports that a new food fad could soon start filling up customers around in the Washington-area as ‘The Cereal Bowl Cafe’ opens this weekend in Cleveland Park. The new … [Read more...]
Breakfast Competition Perks up as Sales Slow
March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mark Brandau reports at Nation's Restaurant News that even though breakfast traffic has not fully recovered from declines brought on by high unemployment, new research shows that the morning meal is still an important … [Read more...]
To Keep Guests, Fast Food Loses the Fiberglass Decor
March 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Brandweek reports that with slate floors and subdued lighting, Arne Jacobsen-inspired egg-chairs and printed wall panels by French architect Philippe Avanzi, a certain lunch spot in Manhattan’s uber-hip Chelsea … [Read more...]
Carl’s Jr. Owner CKE Bought by Thomas H. Lee Partners
February 26, 2010 By 2 Comments
BusinessWeek reports that Thomas H. Lee Partners LP agreed to acquire CKE Restaurants Inc., owner of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s fast-food chains, for about $619 million in cash. The shares jumped the most in almost … [Read more...]
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