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GLENDALE Calif. DineEquity Inc., parent to the IHOP and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar chains, said Tuesday it has formed a purchasing co-op called Centralized Supply Chain Services LLC, which officials say will deliver up to 5 percent in...
CANTON Mass. Baskin-Robbins has launched a new scaled-down version of the chain’s ice-cream stores in four markets, with plans for a broader rollout through 2009, said chief brand officer Srinivas Kumar. Called BR Express, the units are...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. The largest lender in the industry, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, said Tuesday it has completed a nearly $5.83 million loan to Boston Blackie’s, an eight-unit casual-dining chain based in Chicago. The deal...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Tuesday it has introduced two spicy menu items and a new drink for a limited time at its more than 450 restaurants. The Burnin’ Love Burger features a cayenne-seasoned beef patty...
LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC on Tuesday rolled out its first national value menu with 10 items priced between 99 cents and $1.99. KFC's Ultimate Value Menu features items at three different price points. The 99-cent items include a KFC Snacker...
MIAMI Benihana Inc. has named board member Richard C. Stockinger chief executive to replace Joel A. Schwartz, who is retiring, the parent of three Japanese-theme chains said Tuesday. Schwartz is also stepping down from his role as chairman...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc., the operator of 20 casual-dining and sushi bar restaurants, reported Tuesday a fourth-quarter loss of $5.4 million on asset impairment charges and negative same-store sales. For the quarter ended Dec. 31...
As the economic downturn stalls NASCAR’s success, several restaurant companies are re-thinking their sponsorship deals with the league. Amid projected declines in attendance and TV ratings, and layoffs and mergers among racing teams as...
TOLEDO Ohio Marco’s Pizza, a 170-plus-unit chain based here, has promoted Jim Strachan to vice president of operations. Most recently, he was director of franchise operations. In his new position, Strachan oversees franchise operations and...
ROYAL PALM BEACH Fla. One hundred lucky patrons will get free tortilla soup for a year when the new Max & Erma’s casual-dining restaurant here has its grand opening on Feb. 16. The first 100 people in line at the 11 a.m. special event will...