Sonic employees rev engines for drive-in olympics

February 5, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 2,600 Sonic Drive-Ins are competing in the 13th Annual Dr Pepper Sonic Games, the nation's largest Olympic-style drive-in training…

Burger King, Immokalee end tomato-picker wage talks

February 5, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has declined to accept the "penny per pound" proposal submitted to them by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' (CIW) to increase…

Fast-food growth in Germany outlined

February 5, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the launch of their latest report, "Fast Food in Germany."   The report takes an inside look at the…

Wendy's looks to breakfast for growth

February 5, 2007

The Street: Wendy's International Inc. plans to begin offering breakfast in 20 to 30 percent of its 5,950 U.S. restaurants this year, according to chief…

'Pizza por Pesos' program nets big sales at Pizza Patrón

February 4, 2007

Arizona Republic: Despite the controversy surrounding Pizza Patrón's acceptance of pesos from its Mexican customers, a spokesman for the chain said 31 percent…

Jack in the Box rolls out new sandwich

February 4, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. is adding a new sandwich to the hamburger chain's menu.   According to a news release, Jack's new Sirloin Steak 'n' Mushroom…

Franchisee associations follow Quizno's to court

February 4, 2007

Businessweek: The number of independent franchise associations has grown in recent years as franchisees seek ways to gain leverage in dealing with their…

Taco John's names president

February 4, 2007

CHEYENNE, Wy. — Taco John's International Inc. has appointed chief financial officer Barry Sims as its new president, the company announced in a news release.

McDonald's shifts ad accounts

February 4, 2007

Advertising Age: McDonald's Corp. is moving creative work on its $100 million breakfast advertising account and is embarking on a $1-$2 million…

McDonald's takes Starbucks to the mat

February 4, 2007

Eagle-Tribune: McDonald's Corp.'s coffee has bested brews from Starbucks Corp., Burger King Holdings Inc. and Dunkin' Donuts Inc., according to Consumer…

Tech Solutions for Busy Restaurants: Choosing a POS System

The POS isn't just for ringing up sales any longer. More and more, restaurants use POS systems to control everything from inventory to scheduling.

Senate passes minimum wage bill with restaurant tax relief

February 1, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association commended U.S. Senators for including tax relief for restaurants in minimum wage legislation passed Feb.

Violet Packing merges with Delorio's Frozen Dough

February 1, 2007

WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — Violet Packing, manufacturer of Don Pepino and Sclafani tomato products based in Williamstown, N.J., merged with DeIorio's Frozen Dough…

Disabled vet celebrates opening of Little Caesar's Pizza store

February 1, 2007

PADUCAH, Ky. — A U.S. veteran who lost both legs in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq in 2004 began a new career Feb. 1 by opening a Little Caesar's Pizza…

Fast-food lessons found in latest book

February 1, 2007

Infozine: Jerry M. Newman, Ph.D., professor at the University at Buffalo School of Management, has chronicled his fast-food employment experiences in a new…

Taco Bell offers K-Fed a job

February 1, 2007

Forbes: The Yum Brands Inc. chain Taco Bell is trying to convince would-be rap star Kevin Federline that he as a future "Thinking Outside The Bun." Federline…

Wendy's net drops 58 percent

February 1, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Revenues at Wendy's International Inc. were $2.4 billion for 2006, roughly equivalent to revenues for 2005, the company announced in an…

Suero appointed N.E. sales manager at Burke Corp.

January 31, 2007

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has appointed Joe Suero Northeast regional sales manager. According to a news release, he last served as a territory sales rep. …

Sonic boosts stock buyback program

January 31, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY — Drive-in restaurant chain Sonic Corp. announced that its board of directors has increased the company's stock buyback program from $10.…

Florida woman alleges razor blade in McDonald's sandwich

January 31, 2007

Sarasota Herald-Tribune: A Bradenton, Fla., woman is claiming that the Sausage McMuffin she purchased at McDonald's on Jan. 31 contained a razor blade. The…