Carl's Jr. expands farther into Texas

February 16, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has signed a franchise development deal to open 72 Carl's Jr. restaurants in the Dallas and Houston markets over the…

Kentucky to consider calorie counts for restaurant chains

February 16, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader: Kentucky has joined the list of states and cities considering regulations regarding menu labeling. The recently filed legislation…

Text messages reveal Wendy's robbery suspects

February 16, 2009

Daily Press (Va.): A former Hampton, Va., Wendy's employee has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a robbery of the store last month in which three…

E-mail scam claims to be McDonald's survey

February 16, 2009

WLBT3: An e-mail scam claiming to be a customer survey about McDonald's is making its rounds. The e-mail offers to add $80 to a participant's bank account for…

Hardee's franchisee sets high goal for MDA fundraising

February 16, 2009

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Hardee's franchisee Boddie-Noell Enterprises' locations have set a goal to raise more than $300,000 in 2009 for the Muscular Dystrophy…

Jollibee opens in New York

February 16, 2009

The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…

Long John Silver's offers Mardi Gras special

February 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is promoting its new Freshside Grille Smart Choices offerings with a Mardi Gras special, the company has announced. The…

Dallas Taco Buenos offer chance at Jonas Brothers concert

February 15, 2009

DALLAS — Taco Bueno restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area area kicking off a concert promotion contest offering an all-expenses-paid trip for four to…

PETA again targets McDonald's for slaughter methods

February 15, 2009

Chicago Tribune: Nine years after calling a truce with McDonald's Corp., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it is going on a new offensive…

KFC plans U.K. expansion

February 15, 2009

BBC News: KFC is planning to open 300 new outlets in the United Kingdom over the next three to five years. The company currently has 760 outlets in the United…

Research and Markets offers Tim Hortons analysis

February 15, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Tim Hortons" company profile to its offerings.   The report includes a…

White Castle wedding prize package

Louisville, Ky., regional stores team up with radio station in contest for wedding at White Castle, including cake, band and catering services.

White Castle: Valentine's tradition

The chain offers tableside service, white tablecloths, candles and flowers in honor of the holiday.

Louisville, Ky., White Castle to host wedding

February 12, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville, Ky., White Castle restaurant featured in a radio station contest will host the wedding of winners Rosemary Coones, 23, and…

Mo. Taco Bell drive-thru hijacked

February 12, 2009

The Sedalia Democrat: Pranksters hijacked the intercom system at a Sedalia, Mo., Taco Bell drive-thru recently and broadcasted obscenities at customers trying…

McDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey

February 12, 2009

Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…

CKE to present at 2009 O.C. Growth Conference

February 12, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the Roth Capital Partners 21st Annual O.C.

Study: Burgers but not chicken gaining with affluent

February 12, 2009

Marketing Daily: Newly released Experian Simmons data has found that affluent consumers increased their visits to fast-food burger restaurants and cut back on…

Multnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling

February 12, 2009

The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…

Ask the Experts: What tech tools are impacting training?

February 12, 2009

Training employees is an ever-present challenge for operators. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People Report, explains how technology can improve…