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MIAMI Burger King is adding several new cold beverages and treats as dessert choices, including three marketed in partnership with other brands. The new limited-time options include the Oreo BK Sundae Shake, a thick shake with cookie...

DALLAS Pizza Hut said it will give away slices of its revamped Hand-Tossed Style Pizza nationwide on Tuesday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in what it says is first promotion of that style of pizza in more than 20 years. Bill Ogle, Pizza Hut...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The O'Charley's casual-dining chain is stressing freshness and value in a promotion of five new savory menu options, which range from a center-cut sirloin to a bruschetta served with flatbread. Also included in the new batch of...

LOUISVILLE Ky. In what it claims is the first quick-service ad campaign to focus on a cutback in trans-fat use, KFC is airing TV commercials that tout its switch to a new frying oil with zero grams of the heart-disease contributor. The...

NEW YORK Arby’s system, Triarc Cos. Inc. has agreed to sell its investment advisory firm, Deerfield & Co. LLC, for nearly $290 million in cash and stock to Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp. —In an effort to focus on its 3,600-plus...

HEATHROW, FLA. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Inc., operator or franchisor of 105 upscale restaurants, has reached a “definitive” agreement to acquire three franchised branches in Seattle, Bellevue, Wash., and Portland, Ore., for a total of $13.25...

CHICAGO —From neighborhood establishments to luxurious country inns, the 10 newest members of the Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame reflect the vast array of dining experiences available in some of the country’s most...

CHICAGO The Illinois Restaurant Association has named Sheila O'Grady as its new president. She formerly served as chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley and as first deputy commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development for the city...