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Lettuce Recall at KFC and Taco Bell in Canada Following E. Coli Outbreak
Canadian officials recalled romaine and iceberg lettuce sent to KFC and Taco Bell on Monday that is believed to be the source of an E. coli contamination in the country.
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Thai Minor sees Chinese food ops in profit in 2013
Thai hotel and fast-food chain operator Minor International Pcl said on Wednesday it expected its loss-making food operations in Chinato make a profit this year thanks to income from recently acquired restaurant chain Riverside & Courtyard.
Hooters Names Rachel Fashing Hooters Girl of the Year 2013
Hooters of America, LLC announced today that Madison, Wis., Hooters Girl Rachel Fashing is named Hooters Girl of the Year 2013. This honorary title is given to one woman every year who exemplifies all of the qualities of an ideal Hooters Girl, including an impeccable image, excellent hospitality skills, and great attitude and personality.
Yum Brands China Apologizes To Customers Over Handling Of Food Scare
Fast-food chain KFC's parent Yum Brands Inc apologised to customers in China over its handling of a recent food scare that has hit the company's sales in its biggest market.
Barberitos Signs 43rd Restaurant Franchise
Barberitos Franchising, Inc. announced that it has signed its newest location and has ended the 2012 year with 43 stores signed. Currently, there are 30 stores that are open for business. Yulee, FL is the most recent opening, and there are a few that will open soon in the spring of 2013. Cary, NC, Kingsport, TN, and Tallahassee, FL are just a few that are next on the list to open. Downing Barber, founder and CEO of the company is excited to be expanding the brand to cover more of the Southeast.
Wendy's Tests Pretzel Style Burger Bun
Wendy's is trying out a new pretzel-style bun made to sell with its bacon cheeseburger in Miami for a limited time.
McDonald's Offering Free Books with Happy Meals in the UK
McDonald's stores in the United Kingdom are taking part in a new initiative from Wednesday which includes offering a book with each Happy Meal sold.
Domino's Japan Offers Pricey Kobe Beef Steak Pizza
The pizza chain's stores in Japan sell a large pizza with Kobe beef, a delicacy in the country, for 5,800 yen (about US$66). Additional toppings include onions, potatoes, steak sauce and cheese.
Starbucks Offering Free Vanilla Blonde coffee for Limited Time
Starbucks is offering free samples of its new Vanilla Blonde coffee in several different venues for a limited time starting Tuesday, according to a report.
Pie Five Pizza Co. Adds Havana-Inspired Flavor to Its Menu
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.
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