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LEXINGTON Ky. Fazoli’s Restaurants has named Damon’s International veteran Carl Howard chief executive officer of the 286-unit Italian fast-casual brand, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Bob Weissmueller. Howard was most...
WASHINGTON Officials of the National Restaurant Association praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a compromise version of a bill that updates the 18-year-old Americans With Disabilities Act. The bipartisan-backed ADA...
CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants Inc. posted an 8.3-percent jump in its first quarter profit as menu price increases, cost control measures and a large share repurchase plan helped to offset the slowed sales and the growing operating and...
CANTON Mass. Dunkin' Donuts has launched a new iced beverage promotion in conjunction with Major League Baseball and its players’ association. Called “Bases Loaded,” the promotion features a peel-away sticker on the cup of...
TAMPA Fla. Outback Steakhouse said it has rolled out a trio of entrees as part of its Aussie Days Summer Craves promotion, including a burger made with the chain's signature Bloomin' Onion. The Bloomin' Burger is made with USDA Choice...
DENVER Chipotle Mexican Grill, with more than 730 units nationwide, said it plans this summer to buy at least a quarter of its produce from local small and mid-size farms. The company said it would source romaine lettuce, green bell...
MADISON Wis. A planning official of Madison, Wis., reportedly wants the city to follow the lead of communities north of the U.S. border in considering a ban on restaurant drive-thrus. The possibility was aired by Eric Sundquist, the Madison...
NEWPORT BEACH Calif. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is connecting with its customers outside the restaurant with two new online initiatives, including a website that helps patrons stretch their meals. The 57-unit...
