ATLANTA Arby’s parent Triarc Cos. Inc. said Tuesday that it has made several executives changes as part of its corporate restructuring to become a “pure-play” restaurant company. The revamp comes as the company is expected to review proprietary...

ST. LOUIS Panera Bread Co. reported Wednesday a year-over-year same-store sales increase of 3.1 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 28 at bakery-cafes open at least 18 months, leading many analysts to say the restaurant operator and franchisor...

DENVER The nearly 400-unit Qdoba Mexican Grill chain is adding shredded pork and barbecue sauce to the menu. The seasoned, slow-simmered shredded pork can be added to such items as tacos, burritos, salads, quesadillas and nachos. The fast...

ST. LOUIS Sweet Traditions, a Krispy Kreme franchisee with development rights for Illinois, northwest Indiana and eastern Missouri, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than two weeks after the bankruptcy filing of a California...

NASHVILLE Tenn. O'Charley's Inc. said that J. Harold "Jay" Allen has joined the casual-dining company as vice president of design and construction. Allen oversees the design and construction of company-operated and franchised restaurants...

MEMPHIS Tenn. Back Yard Burgers Inc. said its pending $38 million buyout has been delayed by a lawsuit accusing the franchisor of violating regulations that prohibit customers' credit-card numbers from being shown in their entirety on receipts. ...