Del Taco announces La. expansion

March 26, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco recently announced a development agreement for 12 new restaurants in the central part of Louisiana, including Alexandria, Baton…

Burger King meets '07 animal welfare goals

March 26, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. met its 2007 objectives for U.S. system purchases of eggs from chickens raised in a cage-free environment, the company recently…

Dunkin' Donuts tracks employees with scans

March 26, 2008

The Associated Press: Workers at some companies, such as Dunkin' Donuts, are starting and ending their days by pressing a hand or finger to a scanner that logs…

CKE reports increased comps, falling profit

March 26, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc. increased while profits fell during fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2008.

Krystal launches slush beverages

March 26, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Krystal has debuted a new line of premium slush beverages called Krystal Freeze at its restaurants systemwide. The Krystal Freeze line-up…

Dunkin' Donuts rewards carpoolers

March 26, 2008

ESSEX, Conn. — NuRide Inc., the nation's largest incentive-based online ridesharing community, has partnered with Dunkin' Donuts to reward Connecticut…

Research and Markets adds 'The Restaurant: From Concept to Operation'

March 25, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "The Restaurant: From Concept to Operation, 5th Edition" to its offering. The revised and…

BK ad campaign searches for workers

March 25, 2008

The New York Times: Burger King Holdings has rolled out a new ad campaign to help recruit employees and managers for both its company-owned and franchised…

Taco Maker plans 650-store expansion

March 25, 2008

OGDEN, Utah — The Taco Maker recently announced regional expansion plans that include development agreements with agents in Florida, North Carolina, South…

Wendy's putting digital ads in bars

March 25, 2008

AdAge.com: Wendy's and its media agency, MediaVest New York, are launching a digital ad campaign across 5,100 bars and restaurants located within one mile of a…

Digital Signage Today publishes exclusive industry survey

March 25, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today, an Internet news site covering the digital signage industry, has published the 77-page guide "Digital Signage: The…

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights for Earth Hour

March 24, 2008

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada and participating restaurants nationwide will take part in Earth Hour, and in the process could save more than 10,000 kWh in…

Burger King names Asia Pacific president

March 24, 2008

CNN Money: Burger King Corp. recently announced that Peter Tan will become president of the company's Asia Pacific operations, effective immediately. Tan…

Sonic Q2 comps improve

March 24, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Systemwide same-store sales at Sonic Corp. increased 3.2 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 29, 2008,, the company announced.

Subway intros $5 footlongs

March 24, 2008

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants recently announced its new $5 footlong promotion, which began March 24.

QSRs go green

Chains moving beyond recycling to energy conservation, cooking oil conversion.

Good Times raises funds for diabetes research

March 23, 2008

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a fundraising effort for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading charitable funder and…

Yum one of Top 10 employers in China

March 23, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands China has been named one of the "Top 10 Best Employers in China" by China Central TV. Yum was the only restaurant company to…

Jack in the Box debuts cinnamon rolls

March 23, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced the new Warm Cinnamon Roll, a pastry made up of bite-sized clusters coated with cinnamon and drizzled with icing.

Cousins Subs opens Ind. store

March 23, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The newest Cousins Subs location has opened at South Lake Road South in the new Lake Road Shoppes shopping center in Scottsburg, Ind.