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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...
DUBLIN Ohio In support of the new Vanilla Frosty Float Wendy's debuted last month, the No. 3 burger chain is launching a promotional contest in partnership with Nintendo offering customers the chance to win one of 800 motion-sensitive Wii video...
As the old adage goes, nothing—except for taxes—visits us with more predictability and certainty than death. However, deaths that affect foodservice businesses often don’t have the same finality that’s generally associated with the extinguishment...