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Denny’s sued over sodium levels
Jul 23, 2009
WASHINGTON A New Jersey man sued Denny’s Corp. Thursday in the first-ever, sodium-related lawsuit against a restaurant chain, according to officials at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the consumer...
New ownership for J. Christopher’s
Jul 23, 2009
ATLANTA Industry veterans Dick Holbrook and Sam Haddock acquired the remaining equity in the breakfast- and lunch-focused J. Christopher’s family-dining brand for full control under new parent company J. Christopher’s...
Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from Ch. 11
Jul 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES Krispy Kreme franchisee Great Circle Family Foods LLC confirmed this week that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. According to Great Circle, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central...
NPD: Industry traffic takes biggest dip in 28 years
Jul 20, 2009
CHICAGO Restaurant industry guest traffic fell 2.6 percent for the quarter ended May 31, the largest decline since 1981, as consumers continued to cut spending and families with children reduced dining out, a report...
Krystal unveils new energy drink
Jul 20, 2009
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. Krystal, the 384-unit, quick-service burger chain, rolled out Monday a new energy drink to all of its stores.Called the Krystal Blitz, the beverage is available in lemon-berry flavor and comes frozen...
Dunkin' adds Frozen Cappuccino to drink menu
Dunkin' adds Frozen Cappuccino to drink menu
Jul 16, 2009
CANTON Mass. Dunkin’ Donuts this week introduced a Frozen Cappuccino, the chain's first new frozen beverage since it debuted the Coolatta in 1997.The Frozen Cappuccino is available in 16-ounce, 24-ounce and 32-ounce...
Sodexo, Red Mango sign development deal
Jul 15, 2009
GAITHERSBURG Md. Contract feeder Sodexo USA said Wednesday it has inked a 10-year deal with Red Mango to open units of the frozen yogurt chain at its various college, corporate dining, government and health care...
Upscale Fleming's to debut burger bar menu
Upscale Fleming's to debut burger bar menu
Jul 14, 2009
NEWPORT BEACH Calif. The 63-unit Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar plans to introduce an extensive burger bar menu this September as it seeks to offer more value in a tough economy that has been particularly...
Focus Brands taps Bales as Cinnabon prexy
Jul 14, 2009
ATLANTA Multiconcept operator Focus Brands Inc. said Tuesday that Gary Bales, president of the company's Carvel chain, will take on the additional role of president of Cinnabon. Bales replaces Geoff Hill, who will...
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