SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. recorded an 8.8-percent year-to-year jump in profit for its third quarter on a 20.1-percent increase in total revenue, reflecting the opening of 668 new locations during the quarter. The company, which operates or...

ORLANDO Fla. Darden Restaurants Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales rose between 8 percent and 9 percent at its Red Lobster chain and about 5 percent at its Olive Garden concept for the four weeks ended July 29. The same-store-sales...

ORLANDO Fla. Chip Kunde has been named vice president of government relations for Darden Restaurants Inc., the casual-dining giant based here, effective Aug. 9. In his new position, Kunde will be charged with protecting Darden's interests...

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ROCKVILLE Md. The Montgomery County council has introduced a bill that would require chain restaurants to post nutritional information on menus and menu boards. The measure, which was sponsored by council member George Leventhal, D-At Large, would...

MIAMI Burger King Corp. has added a list of all-stars to its franchisee roster after a group of investors including professional football and basketball players acquired 18 restaurants in the Virginia cities of Norfolk and Richmond. The...