updated - May 22, 2013 Wednesday EDT
US fast food franchise Burger King opened its first SA store at midday on Thursday, 9 May 2013, in the centre of Cape Town to the blare of DJs‚ music and no speeches.
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Mother's day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 12 and if you racking your brain for ideas on where to take your mom for the special occasion, Hooters restaurants are offering a free meal to all mothers.
Brazil's consumer protection agency, Procon, has fined McDonald's for pushing Happy Meals on children through targeted advertising and toys.
The chairman and CEO of Applebee's franchisee Apple American Group has acquired Southern Bells Inc., a franchise group of 76 restaurants - mostly Taco Bell but also some KFC and Pizza Hut units - in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, according to a statement.
Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc., has added a Havana twist to its growing diverse menu with the introduction of its new limited-time offer the Cuban Pie.
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International Franchise Association announced today. The index increased to 109.0 (Jan 2000=100). This is a 2.1 percent increase compared with October 2011.
Burger King is rolling out three new seasonal holiday desserts for a limited time only: a gingerbread cookie sundae, a gingerbread cookie shake and Cinnabon Minibon rolls.
Wendy's has named VML as its digital agency of record. Based in Kansas City, VML was selected from a group of five agencies that participated in the review process.
To celebrate the start of the holiday season, Burger King Worldwide, Inc. today proudly unveiled additions to its popular dessert menu: the Gingerbread Cookie Sundae and Gingerbread Cookie Shake. Infused with classic holiday flavors that you have grown to love, each gingerbread treat is sure to get everyone into the spirit of the season while fulfilling those cookie cravings. For cinnamon-flavor enthusiasts, BK® will also feature the irresistible Cinnabon® Minibon® Rolls, baked fresh daily using the world's best cinnamon and covered in rich, creamy frosting. Treat yourself to a sweet morning, snack on-the-go or pair with your favorite BK® meal.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. today announced that, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $87.50 per share, Hertz has agreed to extend the term of its timing agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) until 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2012.
Red Lobster is rolling out new dishes comprising of chicken and meat for those who are not seafood fans, as well as offering more menu items with price points below $15, in a bid to boost sales.
The 2012 Zagat Fast-Food Survey, the restaurant guide with reviews and ratings, has been released and Subway ranks number one in 3 categories while Wendy's is the top overall mega chain and In-N-Out Burger is the top overall large chain.
A new study published by QSR Magazine recently looked at which are the fastest fast food chains in terms of how quick it is to go through the drive-thru and get exactly what one ordered.
Just when you thought summer was over, Mucho Burrito keeps the heat going! Mucho Burrito, the fastest-growing Mexican restaurant chain in Canada, today announced that it has become the first national food chain to use the ghost pepper, one of the world's hottest chili peppers, as part of its menu offering. The limited-time Hotter than Hell and Wimpy 12 inch Ghost Pepper Burritos will be available today until November 2, the Day of the Dead, at Mucho Burrito locations across North America.
McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share of common stock payable on December 17, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012. This represents a 10% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend and brings the fourth quarter dividend payout to approximately $770 million.
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