Sonic coupons boost American Red Cross donor campaign

March 24, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — The American Red Cross and Sonic Corp. have announced the successful conclusion to their two-month "It takes two" campaign. The promotion, which…

Customer shoots, kills potential robber at Miami Burger King

March 24, 2009

Miami Herald: A customer with a concealed-weapons permit and a gun foiled a robbery at a busy Miami Burger King, fatally wounding the masked gunman and leaving…

Dunkin' Donuts moves into western Ky./Ind.

March 24, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multiunit development deal with Nita Patel for five locations throughout western Kentucky and…

Maryland looks to enforce soda fountain fee

March 24, 2009

ABC 2 News: The Maryland comptroller wants to enforce a nearly century-old law that established a $25 to $60 annual soda fountain license fee that many…

Jack in the Box to present at Morgan Stanley Field Trip

March 24, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on March 31. …

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights in support of Earth Hour

March 24, 2009

TORONTO — As part of its ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving practices, McDonald's Canada will be actively supporting Earth Hour. By cutting lights for…

MonkeyMedia to host catering teleconference

March 24, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Monkeymedia.net has announced the next installment of its Brown Bag Lunch live teleconference series, scheduled for April 2 at…

Sonic Q2 comps, profit down

March 23, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported a decline in system-wide same-store sales of 3.6 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 28, compared to an increase…

A&W franchisee follows in parents' footsteps

March 23, 2009

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Jimmy Brajdic, a Wisconsin native and A&W Restaurants franchisee, is partnering with Barb Gretzinger, who also owns an A&W Restaurant…

Franchising not a fallback this recession

March 23, 2009

Boston Business Journal: Unlike previous recessions, franchising is no longer a bastion for laid-off workers seeking employment. The lack of available credit…

Carl's Jr. tries telenovelas in Hispanic market

March 23, 2009

Mediaweek: Carl's Jr.'s new Hispanic TV campaign is using a mini-novela format to integrate the chain's products into storylines. The spots contain a simple…

Fla. Burger King manager charged with stealing from customer

March 23, 2009

Fox13 Tampa Bay: The manager of a Tampa, Fla., Burger King has been charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a purse left…

McDonald's McCafe line exceeding expectations

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Burger King adds new franchisee in Iowa

March 22, 2009

MIAMI — MKMB Restaurant Partners LLC has become the newest Burger King franchise owner and operator. The minority-owned and controlled franchise group…

MaggieMoo's to give away free cones on Tax Day

March 22, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that on April 15 participating Treateries nationwide will reward customers with one free…

Burger King sues Steak n Shake over 'shots' name

March 22, 2009

South Florida Business Journal: Burger King Holdings has filed a trademark lawsuit against Steak n Shake, alleging that the chain's Steakburger Shots, is…

McDonald's to launch McCafe coffeehouses in Israel

March 22, 2009

YNet News: McDonald's Israel has announced plans to bring its McCafé coffeehouses to a number of locations in Israel, with the first opening in Tel Aviv. …