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Chicken Salad Chick Perfects One Item by Trying Out Several Variations
A new franchise puts an innovative spin on the old Southern chicken salad recipe: throw in everything put the chicken sink.
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Bennigan's Signs with Big Franchisees
The Dallas-based diner chain Bennigan's has survived, and is starting to climb back with its latest developments.
Edible Arrangements Reaches Out to Veterans
Edible Arrangements will donate $125,000 to VetFran, the International Franchise Association's (IFA) program to help military veterans transition back to civilian life.
Tim Hortons Misses Earnings Estimate
Tim Hortons Inc, based in Canada, reported lower Q4 net income than in the previous year. Tim Hortons Inc, based in Canada, reported lower Q4 net income than in the previous year.
U.S. Hedge Funds Sour on Apple; Favor Dollar Stores
Managers found discount retailers Dollar General Corp and Dollar Tree Inc attractive, regulatory filings showed on Thursday.
Johnny Rockets Expanding U.S., International Presence
Billing itself as the "original hamburger," Johnny Rockets is on a growth trajectory. It has recently opened new locations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and added two more locations in Mexico, as well as its fifth Massachusetts franchise store.
Yum plans 70 new restaurants in CIS in 2013
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc, owner of fast-food brand KFC, plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants this year in Russia and other former Soviet countries and is looking for new franchise partners to help drive growth.
Compass, Whitbread Drawn Into Horsemeat Scandal
(Reuters Health) - Showing diners how many calories are in restaurant food items may influence how much they eat - especially among the least health-conscious people, a new study suggests.
Quaker Steak & Lube Continues Expansion: 17 New Restaurants Planned for 2013
Quaker Steak & Lube will continue its expansion mode through 2013, the company announced. The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise is already on track to open 17 new locations in 2013.
Tesco takes own-brand spaghetti bolognese off shelves
Tesco said on Wednesday it had pulled its own-brand frozen spaghetti bolognese from its stores as a precaution after the manufacturer Findus withdrew a beef product on the advice of its supplier.