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Taco Bell Pulled into Horse Meat Scandal

Horse meat is an expensive delicasy in Japan
Horse meat is an expensive delicacy in Japan. photo/taka

Remember the horse meat fiasco that hit Burger King way back in January? Well, it's struck again. This time it has found its way into Britain's Taco Bell.

McDonald's Best for Value, Service, Customers Say

A recent survey of American restaurant patrons shows that when it comes to what factors influence which quick-service restaurants get visited the most, value is tops (58%), then convenience (57%

Largest Burger King Franchisee Settles EEOC Litigation

Carrols Corporation, Burger King’s largest franchisee, today announced it had settled longstanding litigation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which commenced in 1998.

2012's Biggest Restaurant Stories

With the new year almost upon us, it's traditional to take a look at where we've been and where we're going.

Burger King: More Ultra Low Promotions Underway

Restaurants will be struggling like never before to generate positive comparable sales this quarter.

NYC Fast Food Workers Strike to Double Pay Rate

Workers at some of franchising's biggest chains, such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Taco Bell, went on strike in New York City on Thursday.

Top Trends in Franchising

The credit crisis that began in 2007 is driving many of the developing trends in the franchise industry. Franchisors are refranchising, providing financial incentives and funding support to franchisees and pivoting toward multi-unit franchisess, all at least partly in response to credit access issues.

Burger King's Sizzling Summer of LTOs

Burger King’s success this summer can in part be attributed to cool treats. Leveraging new product albeit traditional ice cream with a twist; it looks as if Bacon Sundaes and $0.50 Cones just might have done the trick.

Multi-Location Owners Grow Bigger

Restaurant chain franchisors such as McDonald's, Burger King and Applebee's are actively seeking multi-unit franchisees. Why?