When Sam Beall’s parents, Kreis and Sandy Beall, founder of the Ruby Tuesday casual-dining chain, bought Blackberry Farm in 1976, they were simply looking for a family home. But the nine-room house in Walland, Tenn., proved to be a...
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. Krispy Kreme, the 395-unit doughnut chain based here, is revamping its beverage lineup by adding Krispy Kreme Chillers to its menu. The Chillers are frozen, blended iced drinks, available in two varieties. The Fruity...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's restaurants today unveiled its new limited-time-offer summer beverage program, which features "Fresh 'Ritas" margaritas through Sept. 3. The drink is served in glassware that customers can purchase for $3 when they...
PARIS Sodexho Alliance, the contract foodservice caterer and facilities management specialist based here, has named George Chavel as president and chief executive of its North American operations. Chavel initially has been appointed chief...
LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC plans to break a 15-second TV spot Tuesday that consists entirely of consumer-generated video pulled from various Internet sites. The spot, developed by Draft/FCB Chicago, is the latest ad promoting KFC's April switch to...
LAKE FOREST Calif. Johnny Rockets, the 1940s theme chain of some 205 full-service diners in 28 states and nine countries, is expected today to identify as its new chief executive Buffalo Wild Wings veteran Lee Sanders, apparently replacing Mike...
