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October 06, 2009
Study: New York calorie postings don't change orders
A rule that requires New York City fast food restaurants to post calorie information on their menu boards has not changed consumer habits in low-income neighborhoods, according to a study published on Tuesday. While half of consumers surveyed said the...From the archive
October 04, 2009
McDonald's restaurants to open at the Louvre
Lovers of France's two great symbols of cultural exception – its haute cuisine and fine art – are aghast at plans to open a McDonald's restaurant and McCafé in the Louvre museum next month. America's fast food temple is celebrating its 30th anniversa...From the archive
October 04, 2009
Polémica ante la apertura de un McDonald's en el Louvre
La decisión de McDonald's de celebrar su aniversario en tierras francesas con la apertura de uno de sus restaurantes de comida rápida en el museo del Louvre ha levantado ampollas entre los amantes del arte, según publica la prensa inglesa. "Esta ...From the archive
October 02, 2009
Piden dejar de promocionar comida rápida entre los niños
Consumers International (CI) hace un llamado a las empresas a detener la promoción de alimentos con alto contenido de grasas, azúcar y sal, dirigida a la población infantil, como parte de una estrategia para abordar esta crisis de salud pública. Recie...From the archive
September 23, 2009
Bannock Russet new potato variety for McDonald's french fries?
From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.From the archive
September 22, 2009
Unemployment Will Delay Recovery for Foodservice Industry
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the recovery is underway, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. A recent NPD...From the archive
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September 21, 2009
Subway Set to Overtake McDonald's in number of outlets
In the next few months, Subway will become the world's largest fast-food chain in terms of locations. With 31,771 at press time and expecting to pass 31,800 this week, Subway is racing toward McDonald's 32,158 total restaurants. In overall sales, howev...From the archive
September 21, 2009
McDonald’s sales slump as even QSR traffic takes unemployment hit
Not even McDonald’s is immune to the effects of rising unemployment in the United States and deep price discounting throughout the quick-service sector.The chain posted a 1.7-percent uptick in U.S. same-store sales for August, lower than results of the...From the archive
September 18, 2009
Dueña argentina de McDonald´s sale a buscar plata en el exterior
Arcos Dorados, la compañía con base en Buenos Aires que controla los locales de McDonald's en América latina, planea emitir un bono en el exterior, informó la agencia Bloomberg. La empresa designó a los bancos Morgan Stanley y Merryll Lynch como respon...From the archive
September 10, 2009
Las ventas comparables de McDonald´s aumentan pero no alcanzan las previsiones
McDonald’s ha anunciado que sus ventas comparables globales han aumentado un +2,2% en el mes de agosto, lo que se sitúa por debajo de las previsiones del consenso de un aumento del +2,5%.From the archive
September 03, 2009
Restaurant Industry criticizes report’s suggestion that fast-food bans will curb obesity
Industry officials are assailing a recently published report recommending that local governments seeking to curb obesity should ban fast-food restaurants from operating near schools and in certain neighborhoods.A report by the Institute of Medicine and...From the archive
September 01, 2009
King Krinkz, King Kolossalz, King Wedgez: the new Microwaveable French Fries from Conagra Foods Lamb Weston
Burger King Corp. has entered into a licensing arrangement with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston whereby Lamb Weston will introduce a retail line of crispy and flavorful microwaveable Burger King branded french fries that will hit shelves of select retailers.From the archive
August 31, 2009
Growth in Global Foodservice Equipment Market: Five Key Factors Beyond the Recession
Even with the global recession, the $20 billion market for foodservice equipment is formidable and is expected to grow on the strength of five vital factors highlighted in "World Market for Food Service Equipment, 5th Edition"by leading indus...From the archive
August 31, 2009
Today's kids' menus are so.... last year.
Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, says the average kids’ menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food, even as parents, kids and chefs alike call out for better options.Analyzing kids’ menus from 2005 to the present, Minte...From the archive
August 26, 2009
Burger King gana el 6% más en un año
LA CADENA estadounidense de comida rápida ganó 200,1 millones de dólares (139 millones de euros) en el ejercicio fiscal cerrado el pasado 30 de junio. Las ventas anuales crecieron el 3%, gracias al aumento del 14% en sus establecimientos de Estados Uni...From the archive
August 25, 2009
Burger King F2009 Q4 Comparable Sales shrinks 2.4 %
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKC) today reported results for the fourth quarter and the full 2009 fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.Fourth Quarter Highlights: Strong development growth continued with net restaurant count increasing by 115 Worldwide ...From the archive
August 25, 2009
Energy Efficiency in Fast Food Restaurants
Until this year, Bassam Odeh had no way of knowing whether an employee at his fast-food restaurants had left open the door to the freezer or the walk-in cooler. Now he gets a text message whenever that happens. Joseph Harberg, a partner with Dallas-ba...From the archive
August 20, 2009
Burger King met hoogste omzet verbouwd
Het restaurant van Burger King op Schiphol is gerestyled. Het best presterende restaurant ter wereld van de keten, zet met de nieuwe look een Europese trend. Met de nieuwe inrichting en aankleding wil Burger King zich profileren als urban restaurant...From the archive
