LAKE FOREST Calif. Del Taco, the 485-unit quick-service Mexican chain based here, has named Barry Barnhart as its new vice president of franchise operations. Barnhart comes to Del Taco after eight years at Yum! Brands Inc., most recently as a...

PONTIAC Mich. A lawmaker has proposed that the northern suburbs of this industrial city follow the lead of New York City and prohibit restaurants from serving foods containing trans fats, according to local press reports. Acommissioner of...

CULVER CITY Calif. Sizzler USA, the 226-unit chain based here, eliminated the position last week of vice president of company operations, which was held by David Hixenbaugh. The same week, Dudley McMahon, vice president of product development...

CORNELIUS N.C. A 45-unit Hardee’s franchisee here said it has purchased 16 Little Caesars pizzerias in the Tennessee and Virginia Tri-Cities market from Kingsport, Tenn.-based Megan and Me Investments, a group owned by Ken and Anita Bates. Terms...

COLUMBUS Ohio Damon's Grill has added five health-oriented entrees, all of which contain 600 calories or less and seven grams of saturated fat or less. The new limited-time offerings include Maui Salmon, Balsamic Steak, Chimi Chicken, Aloha...