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九月 13, 2007
McDonald's raises annual dividend by 50 percent
Wednesday, McDonald's raised its annual dividend by 50 percent as part of a plan to return up to $17 billion to shareholders through 2009, sending its shares up more than 2 percent. The world's largest restaurant company said its board of directors dec...From the archive

九月 12, 2007
Ventas de McDonald's subieron 8,1 por ciento en agosto
McDonald's Corporation anunció el día 11 que sus ventas globales comparables subieron 8,1 por ciento en agosto. Las ventas de los restaurantes McDonald's en todo el mundo aumentaron 12,3 por ciento en el mes, dijo la cadena de comida rápida más grande...From the archive

九月 12, 2007
Burger King has a new twist on fries: Fresh apples
Hey, kids: wanna chow down on hot fries — or chilled apple slices cut to look like fries?Burger King (BKC) on Wednesday announced that the apple slices — served in a french-fry-like cup — are on tap to add a fresh fruit option to kid-targeted meals. ...From the archive

九月 11, 2007
McDonald's same-store sales up in August
Fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday its global same-store sales rose 8.1 percent in August. The chain said its U.S. same-store sales grew 7.4 percent during the month due to the company's breakfast menu, beverages and new food offerings. The...From the archive

九月 11, 2007
California Legislature Passes Menu Labeling Bill for fast food restaurants
Last night the California Assembly passed a bill requiring calories on fast-food menu boards and additional nutrition information on chain-restaurants’ printed menus. Later today, the state’s Senate will consider separate legislation that would requir...From the archive

九月 11, 2007
Judge tosses NYC calorie-posting rule
A judge struck down a New York City rule Tuesday that required fast-food restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Holwell said he determined the rule conflicted with federal law. Businesses had claimed that t...From the archive
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九月 10, 2007
McDonald's Worker Jailed for Serving Salty Burger
A 20-year-old McDonald's employee spent a night in jail and is facing criminal charges after a police officer complained that the burger she prepared with too much salt made him sick. Kendra Bull was charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct and arre...From the archive

九月 07, 2007
Wendy's workers to finally receive pay
The 350 to 400 Wendy's workers who lost their jobs in July finally may be able to get their unpaid wages covered by a $350,000 gift fund set up by Wendy's International. The Dublin, Ohio-based restaurant chain announced today that the money has been ...From the archive

八月 31, 2007
KFC: smell of chicken in the office to lure customers
Louisville, Ky.-based Kentucky Fried Chicken's $2.99 Deals was recently introduced. The marketing campaign is focussed around the idea that the smell of KFC in American offices will lure customers into the chain. To carry out the "scent-focused&...From the archive

八月 29, 2007
Burger King sees strong cash flow in 2008
Burger King Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it will use the "strong and consistent cash flow"it expects this fiscal year for plans such as share repurchases, debt retirement and the payment of its dividend. The world's No. 2 hamburger chain al...From the archive

八月 28, 2007
Arby's Owner Gets Access to Wendy's Info
Wendy's International Inc. has agreed to let a major shareholder have access to crucial information about the third-largest hamburger chain so he can decide whether to bid for the company. Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has said his company, Triarc...From the archive

八月 27, 2007
Spinner of McDonald's plate (profile of McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner)
Mr Skinner has masterminded a comeback at McDonald's. The global restaurant chain lost customers in the late 1990s and early 2000s as it focused on expansion at the expense of the quality of its food and service. A fast talker who likes to use his ha...From the archive

八月 27, 2007
Boston Market gets new owner, CEO
Boston Market Corp. gained a new president and CEO Monday as private-investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc completed its acquisition of the restaurant chain from McDonald's Corp. Richard K. "Rick"Arras was named president and CEO of Gol...From the archive

八月 24, 2007
Burger King comps increase
Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide comparable sales increased 4.4 percent for the fourth quarter, making it the 14th consecutive quarter of posit...From the archive

八月 22, 2007
Big Mac creator says middle bread slice made burger a success
Jim Delligatti took two years to convince McDonald's that the Big Mac was a good idea but 40 years on he takes pride in having invented one of the world's most widely eaten foods that is getting its own museum. In 1967, the McDonald's franchisee got ...From the archive

八月 20, 2007
Hardee's(R) Launches New Natural Cut French Fries
After a three-year search -- and an extensive amount of testing and consumer research -- the perfect French fries to complement Hardee's Angus-beef Thickburgers have been found. Beginning today, guests who order a combo meal or a side of fries will be...From the archive

八月 20, 2007
McDonald's Angus Third Pounders Moves into New Markets
McDonald's customers have shown strong support for the new Angus Third Pounders that debuted in Southern California last March. Positive customer feedback has prompted McDonald's marketing co-ops in New York and Central Ohio to introduce the newest lin...From the archive