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Norm Brinker touched the lives of countless people in the restaurant industry. Below are just a few of the abbreviated tributes shared in recent days. To read more and view photos from Brinker’s life, visit ...
Jeffrey D. Warne was named president and chief executive of Nashville, Tenn.-based O’Charley’s Inc. in early June. Most recently president of the company’s O’Charley’s chain, Warne has his work cut out for him leading the parent company of 372...
The day-to-day efforts of John Dunion, Michele Varian and Jeff Tunks are crucial to the success of their respective companies. As the executives charged with buying the food that fuels each of their brands, they have far-reaching responsibilities...
ORLANDO Fla. Red Lobster is expanding its Wood-Fire Grill menu with two limited-time offers for the summer. The Wood-Grilled Lobster and Sweet and Spicy Shrimp features a wood-grilled split Maine lobster tail, spiced jumbo shrimp and crispy...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Two unhappy customers are suing KFC and its parent company Yum! Brands Inc. over a free grilled chicken promotion last month. Customers James Asanuma and Veronica Mora filed a lawsuit June 17 in Los Angeles County Superior...
MIAMI Burger King Corp. has completed a deal to take its BK Fresh Apple Fries, a popular item in its kids’ meals, to supermarket shelves this fall. In a licensing deal with Crunch Pak, Burger King's Apple Fries, which are skinless apple...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc. said Thursday that a KFC-Taco Bell restaurant in Northampton, Mass., is the company’s first to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. Opened in December 2008, the...
NEW BRUNSWICK N.J. A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled that a company providing foodborne illness insurance to a group of Taco Bell franchisees could not deny coverage because of an unclear exclusion in the policy. The decision last...
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. said Friday it has agreements to sell 55 of its 61 Quick Stuff convenience stores and gas stations. The company would not identify the buyers. The all-cash transaction is expected to be completed by the close...