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juli 17, 2008
Yum CEO David Novak takes on KFC's weak results
Lagging sales at KFC prompted David Novak, chief executive officer of parent Yum! Brands, to unleash of string of criticisms of the fast-food chain this morning during a conference call with analysts.“Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are winning, and KFC is los...From the archive
juli 16, 2008
Yum! Brands Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2008 EPS of $0.45 per share
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 14, 2008. SECOND-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS • Very strong system-sales growth of +43% in mainland China and +15% in Yum! Restaurants International (YRI), fueled by broad-bas...From the archive
juli 15, 2008
Californian Legislature approves bill banning trans fats
California is poised to become the first state in the nation to ban restaurants and other food facilities from using trans fats, which are known to increase the risk of heart disease, under a bill approved by the state Legislature Monday and sent to ...From the archive
juli 09, 2008
New Yorkers altering eating habits in reponse to calorie postings
Two months after many New York chain restaurants began posting the number of calories in their food, customers are shying away from their calorie-laden favorites and opting for lighter fare. All New York City restaurants with 15 or more branches were f...From the archive
juli 04, 2008
Burger King woos moms with healthier meal
After watching its bigger rival McDonald's Corp. try to woo mom, Burger King Corp. is launching a marketing and promotional campaign meant to grab her attention. "A large part of our customer base is parents with children,"said Russ Klein, pr...From the archive
juli 03, 2008
McDonald's outlines Olympic Games sponsorship
McDonald's has launched several programs as part of its sponsorship of the 2008 Olyimpic Games in Beijing, ranging from giving kids an opportunity to travel to China to a Web-based alternate reality game featuring Olympic track and field legend Edwin M...From the archive
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juli 02, 2008
McDonald's Honored in Chicago for 'Green' Efforts
McDonald's Corporation will be honored for its significant "green"efforts by being featured on an outdoor billboard during the month of July. Drivers will see the outdoor ad going eastbound on I-290, just east of Racine Avenue in Chicago. McD...From the archive
juli 02, 2008
Error culpar a tomate mexicano de salmonelosis: epidemiologos
Dallas, Texas- Un creciente número de funcionarios de salud coinciden en que fue un error haber relacionado al tomate mexicano con la actual epidemia de salmonelosis que desde mediados de abril pasado ha afectado a 851 personas en Estados Unidos. Auto...From the archive
juli 02, 2008
Adios a grasa industrial en restaurantes de Nueva York
Los restaurantes de Nueva York se convirtieron hoy martes en los primeros de Estados Unidos en prohibir las "trans fats"(grasas industrializadas), causantes de dolencias cardiovasculares, una medida que supone una revolución en el sector. El...From the archive
juli 01, 2008
The Top 400 chains end a difficult year with a respectable 5.4% sales gain and with new determination.
View the RankingTop 400 Segment RankingsThe motto for the popular television show “Survivor” is “Outwit, Outplay, Outlast,” and chain-restaurant operators could be excused if they often feel that they are fighting for their survival. It’s a jun...From the archive
juli 01, 2008
Tomatoes may not be the cause of the Salmonella outbreak in the US
A growing number of health officials fear that investigators made a terrible mistake in blaming tomatoes for the sickening of more than 800 Americans, and they increasingly suspect jalapeno peppers, cilantro or some other food commonly found in Mexican...From the archive
juni 30, 2008
Burger King Introduces New Nutritionally Balanced Kids Meal as Part of BK Positive Steps Nutrition Program
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today the launch of a new nutritionally balanced BURGER KING® Kids Meal, featuring BK™ Fresh Apple Fries and a family favorite, KRAFT® Macaroni &Cheese. The new meal highlights Burger King Corp.’s commitment t...From the archive
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juni 25, 2008
El fast food abandona Estados Unidos
A medida que la industria de restaurantes de comida rápida en los EE.UU. se vuelve cada vez más competitiva, las grandes marcas focalizan su atención en el extranjero, donde las empresas siguen siendo relativamente sólidas. En estos nuevos mercados exi...From the archive
juni 19, 2008
Admite EU que tal vez nunca se detecte origen de salmonelosis
La Administración de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA) de Estados Unidos advirtió hoy que es posible que nunca se localice la fuente de la reciente epidemia de salmonelosis relacionada a ciertas variedades de tomate. El director de seguridad en alimentos de la...From the archive
juni 19, 2008
Man Goes on Diet and Eats Every Meal from McDonald's
Chris Coleson is a Virginia man who has fought the battle of the bulge for years. No diet seemed to work for him. But when he hit 278 pounds last December, he made a pledge: to drop down to the 185 pounds he weighed on his wedding day. And he would...From the archive
juni 18, 2008
Research International USA Announces Findings From First of Its Kind 'Fast Food Nation 2008' Report
Chicago-based Research International USA has released its first-ever fast food industry report. The self-funded study, "Fast Food Nation 2008: A Consumer Perspective on the Fast Food Industry"was conducted by Research International to help cl...From the archive
juni 18, 2008
Yum Brands tomatoes back on the menu
Yum is restocking its restaurants with tomatoes from areas that have been cleared of salmonella risk by federal health officials. Along with other restaurant operators, Yum stopped serving tomatoes earlier this month due to a multi-state salmonella out...From the archive
juni 17, 2008
Ventas comparables de McDonald's crecen 7,7 pct en mayo
McDonald's Corp, la cadena de restaurantes más grande del mundo, dijo el lunes que las ventas en sus restaurantes abiertos al menos 13 meses crecieron un 7,7 por ciento en mayo, ayudadas por la fortaleza de su negocio a nivel internacional. Las ventas...From the archive