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WASHINGTON, D.C. The International Franchise Association said Wednesday that former President George W. Bush will be the keynote speaker for its 50th annual convention Feb. 5-8 in San Antonio. IFA Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens, chief executive and...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s said Wednesday it will offer two new burgers and two new chicken sandwiches for a limited time at nearly 600 participating U.S. restaurants.The new offerings, priced between $7.90 and $8.61, are:— Big Mex Burger ...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. said Kerrii B. Anderson, former chief executive and president of Wendy’s International Inc., had been added to its board, effective Oct. 22.The company said Monday that Anderson offered “significant...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc., which owns 23 American grill/sushi bar units, said Tuesday it trimmed its third-quarter net loss even as same-store sales fell nearly 10 percent. For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, Kona Grill posted a net loss...
GLENDALE Calif. DineEquity Inc., the parent company to Applebee’s and IHOP, said Tuesday that cost controls, lower interest expense and reduced impairment charges helped it swing to a third-quarter profit from a year-ago loss, despite still...
CHICAGO Hurt by rising unemployment rates and a drop in food prices at supermarkets, which can encourage consumers to eat at home, restaurant industry sales and traffic fell in every segment this summer, according to a new report from The NPD...
MINNEAPOLIS Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. was able to post a 50-percent jump in third-quarter profit on a revenue gain of 25 percent, as new restaurant openings and a dip in costs and expenses helped the casual-dining company’s performance. For the...
NEW YORK While small business lending, or the lack thereof, remains a hot topic in Washington and beyond, two national restaurant lenders have detailed deals totaling millions of dollars for McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchisees, as well as the...
ATLANTA The 360-unit Pretzelmaker chain is offering a pumpkin spice pretzel for the fall, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. said Monday. The new pretzel is topped with a crunchy pumpkin spice blend and drizzled with caramel sauce, which can also...