SAN JOSE, Calif. – Togo’s Eateries Inc. on Tuesday announced the appointment of John Ramsay as vice president of development.   The sandwich chain said that Ramsey will oversee all

WASHINGTON – Miami-based Sofia Chicharones Inc. has issued a health alert on approximately 1,100 pounds of pork crackling products on concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella.   The Food

GLENDALE, Calif. – IHOP Corp. announced Tuesday that its Applebee’s unit has entered into an agreement for the sale-leaseback of 187 company-owned restaurant locations.   The company said in a

WASHINGTON – Half of American consumers consider at least one sustainability factor when selecting brands to buy or stores to patronize, a study said Monday.   According to the American

CHICAGO – McDonald’s CEO Jim Skinner on Sunday criticized efforts to force calorie counts onto menus at the National Restaurant Association convention in Chicago.   The Chicago Tribune reported that

CULVER CITY, Calif. – The sale of the Sizzler steak brand have been held up because of poor financial market conditions.   The Nation’s Restaurant News Web site reported that

WASHINGTON – Chicago-based JSM Meat Holdings Inc. is voluntarily recalling beef for use in ground products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.   The Food Safety and Inspection

WASHINGTON – A rule implementing a requirement for meat packers to report the prices they pay producers for food animals was issued on Friday.   According to the National

CHICAGO – The Chicago City Council voted this week to overturn a controversial ban on serving foie gras, but not everyone is happy with the change.   The Associated Press

MIAMI – Burger King Corp. announced Thursday announced an Indy-themed promotion ahead of the action movie “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”   The company said in