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Convenience Stores Eat into Fast-Food Sales

CHICAGO — Convenience stores are an increasing threat to quick-service restaurants, according to a foodservice researcher.

YUM Presents to Investor Confab, All International Focus, Says US Operations Not Strong

YUM presented to the Cowen and Company Consumer Conference Tuesday.

Five Food Forecasts for 2011

CHICAGO - One of the foremost food researchers predicts that there is major change in the air for the restaurant industry.

San Fran Outlaws Happy Meals

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance yesterday that bans eateries from giving away toys with children's meals if the meal doesn't meet a certain nutritional standard. 

McDonald's France Airs Gay-Friendly Ad

McDonald’s France has released a television commercial that welcomes gay youth to their restaurants. 

Arby's CEO Steps Down, Looks at Becoming Franchisee

ATLANTA – Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) announced that Tom Garrett, president and chief executive officer of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., is stepping down.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Kicks Off New Year with 'Healthy Lifestyle' Promotion

DESTIN, FLA. (January 4, 2010) – Tropical Smoothie Café, a tropical-themed smoothie and sandwich chain with more than 285 locations, will help c

Restaurant Count Sags in '08, Down in '09

Restaurant openings were down in 2008 from the year before, while fast-food leaders McDonald's, Subway and Panera Bread increased their number of outlets from 2007 to 2008 by 1 percent.

Subway, the Number One European Hangout

The coffee-house is dead, replaced by... Subway??!!

Quiznos Appoints Clyde Rucker as COO to Help Bring Franchisee Profitability

Clyde Rucker is Quiznos' new COO. Photo/Quiznos