Applebee's buy weighs down IHOP profit in 1st-Q
Apr 28, 2008
GLENDALE Calif. Increased expenses related to the acquisition of Applebee’s -- and not the economy -- were blamed for a 24-percent decline in quarterly profit for IHOP Corp., although the macroeconomic climate may hinder the company’s...
Mobile marketing drives guest traffic for special promotions
Mobile marketing drives guest traffic for special promotions
Apr 21, 2008
As restaurant chains increase their efforts to target 18- to 34-year-olds, they’re quickly finding the best place to reach them is where they spend much of their time: on the phone. The latest chains to launch mobile or interactive...
Wave of newcomers buoys fast-growing sub sandwich segment
Wave of newcomers buoys fast-growing sub sandwich segment
Apr 21, 2008
Being concentrated in different parts of the country, with different-sized chains and following different franchising philosophies, Lenny’s Sub Shops, Firehouse Subs and Silver Mine Subs don’t have to worry about each other when it...
Franchise lawyer: Federal rule changes good for both sides
Apr 21, 2008
On July 1 the world of restaurant franchising will change in a big way. That’s the day the Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing a rule change that governs the amount of detail franchisors must disclose in their uniform franchise offering...
Analyst survey: MCD comps up 0.9% in March, 0.8% in April
Apr 16, 2008
OAK BROOK Ill. A survey of 32 domestic McDonald’s franchisees that represent about 241 restaurants in the chain’s 14,000-unit U.S. system said March and April same-store sales may increase by under 1 percent from a year ago – the lowest such...
Culver’s ad campaign lets food do the talking to help infuse marketplace with brand values
Apr 14, 2008
Perhaps as you stroll along the boulevard one fine sunny day this spring, a person unknown to you will approach and attempt to “Culverize” you.Be not afraid. It’s only a guerrilla street team working for Culver’s ButterBurgers & Frozen Custard as...
Mama Fu’s new parent eyes rapid growth
Mama Fu’s new parent eyes rapid growth
Apr 14, 2008
Mama Fu’s Asian House, an Atlanta-based, fast-casual chain with 17 locations, garnered a new corporate parent when Murphy Adams Restaurant Group, a Mama Fu’s franchisee in Austin, Texas, purchased the brand last month for an undisclosed sum. The...
McD offers free iced coffee via cell coupon
Apr 10, 2008
SAN JOSE Calif. McDonald’s restaurants in Utah and parts of neighboring states have partnered with mobile-coupon provider Cellfire, based here, for a mobile-phone promotion to introduce consumers to the chain’s new iced coffee. ...
Uno appoints new CFO
Apr 09, 2008
BOSTON Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. has named Louie Psallidas senior vice president and chief financial officer, the company said Wednesday. Psallidas fills the post vacated by Robert M. Vincent, who left Uno last month to become CFO of...
Another shareholder suit filed against Darden
Apr 08, 2008
ORLANDO Fla. Another lawsuit was filed Monday against Darden Restaurants Inc. for allegedly misleading shareholders about the Red Lobster parent’s performance and outlook for the year ahead. The suit, filed in a Florida district court by...
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