Keymer resigns as CEO of Popeyes' parent

Mar 02, 2007

ATLANTA Popeyes parent AFC Enterprises said it has appointed Frederick B. Beilstein to serve as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Ken Keymer, who also served as president. No reason was given for Keymer’s departure...

California to consider ban on plastic restaurant containers

Mar 02, 2007

SACRAMENTO Calif. Hearings reportedly have been scheduled for April on legislation that would ban the use of plastic and polystyrene food containers in California's restaurants. Los Angeles assemblyman Mike Feuer, the bill's sponsor...

Champps deal falls through

Mar 01, 2007

LITTLETON Colo. Champps Entertainment Inc. said Thursday its letter of intent to undertake a $75 million management-led buyout sponsored by an affiliate of private-equity firm Kinderhook Industries LLC has expired. The company did not say...

House passes controversial union measure

Mar 01, 2007

WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association said it was disappointed when the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill earlier today that would eliminate the use of secret ballots when employees vote whether or not to unionize their...

Foley re-enters the business with acquisition of 4 chains

Mar 01, 2007

WHITEFISH Mont. William Foley II, the southern California businessman who gathered Carl's Jr., Hardee's and several other regional chains into one of the nation's largest quick-service operations, is at it again. He and associate Alan Stinson have...

Friday's to offer menu of reduced-portion, lower-priced items

Mar 01, 2007

CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's 582-unit domestic operation on Friday will unveil a 10-item menu with reduced portion sizes and reduced prices for both lunch and dinner. "It's a separate page in the menu," said Richard Snead, president and...

Franchisee of rat-infested unit closes other NYC stores

Mar 01, 2007

FAIRFIELD N.J. ADF Cos., the operator of the Taco Bell/KFC outlet in New York City that was shuttered following a highly publicized rodent infestation, has closed its quick-service restaurants in the city until they have been "fully inspected and...

Yum! says it won't be liable in some E. coli suits

Mar 01, 2007

LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc. and its Taco Bell Corp. subsidiary won't be liable for losses in some of the 11 lawsuits filed over an E. coli outbreak in November and December because the restaurants named in at least five of the complaints are...