Taco Bell names new CMO

May 04, 2007

IRVINE Calif. Taco Bell Corp. has named David Ovens to succeed Bill Pearce as chief marketing officer. Ovens, currently CMO for Yum! Restaurants International in Australia and New Zealand, will take over marketing oversight of the 5,600...

Infamous KFC/Taco Bell unit to stay shut

May 04, 2007

NEW YORK The franchised KFC/Taco Bell outlet in Greenwich Village that was shuttered as a result of a highly publicized rat infestation will remain closed permanently, franchisor Yum! Brands Inc. said. The unit, which was operated by Fairfield, N...

Mimi's adds seasonal dishes

May 03, 2007

TUSTIN Calif. The 115-unit Mimi's Café family restaurant chain has added 10 menu items made with seasonal ingredients. The seasonal additions - which range in price from $7.99 to $14.99 - include Fresh Asparagus & Potato Cake Benedict...

April comps mixed for Darden, OSI

May 03, 2007

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Bennigan's to unveil a sports-bar format

May 03, 2007

PLANO Texas Bennigan's Grill & Bar, the 310-unit casual-dining division of Metromedia Restaurant Group, plans to debut a sports-themed brand extension called Bennigan's Sport later this month. The conversion of an existing 6,500-square-foot...

CKE names training chief, new ops execs

May 03, 2007

CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants Inc. has promoted Noah Griggs to executive vice president of training for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service burger chains. His former duties as executive vice president of operations for Hardee's...

Jack in the Box rolls new premium burger

May 03, 2007

SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box has debuted what it touts as the quick-service industry's first all-sirloin burger. Guests are able to customize their burgers, which are 1/3 of a pound, with a choice of American, Cheddar or Swiss cheese and either...