FBI investigating incidents of QSR phone-in vandalism

July 13, 2009

QSRweb.com has reported on incidents of phone-in vandalism at quick-serve restaurants, including a KFC in New Hampshire and a Whataburger in New Mexico.

Jay Leno to promo McDonald's Monopoly this fall

July 13, 2009

USA Today: Jay Leno will promote McDonald's Monopoly game on his new prime-time show in a 29-day promotion beginning Oct. 6. The chain, however, has not signed…

QSRs announce Oppenheimer participation

July 13, 2009

Several quick-service brands will be present at Oppenheimer's ninth annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference, which takes place in Boston…

Chick-fil-A customers dress for Cow Appreciation Day

The annual event celebrates the chain's cow mascots, offering a free Chick-fil-A combo meal to any customer who comes to the store dressed like a cow.

Hardee's launches new French Dip Thickburger

July 12, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has introduced the new French Dip Thickburger, a meaty combination of a 100 percent Black Angus Beef Thickburger patty topped with thinly…

Burger King promises to tone down ads

July 12, 2009

Advertising Age: Although Burger King has not announced the results, it offered franchisees a compromise to the four-month $1 double cheeseburger offer.

Tim Hortons opens first stores in New York City

July 12, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons Inc. has begun serving its premium signature coffee, fresh-baked goods and variety of soups and sandwiches for the first time in New…

Taco Bell takes big screen Roosevelts ad to TV

July 12, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell will debut a special, first-ever, two-minute commercial during the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Krispy Kreme fined for hiring illegal immigrants in Ohio

July 12, 2009

Hamilton Journal-News (Ohio): Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has agreed to pay a $40,000 fine for hiring illegal immigrants at a plant in southwest Ohio. U.S.

Chick-fil-A approves spicy chicken; breakfast test continues

July 12, 2009

Nation's Restaurant News: Chick-fil-A plans to introduce its spicy fried chicken sandwich next year and continues testing breakfast items, including yogurt…

Former Popeyes employee charged in manager's slaying

July 12, 2009

Houston Chonicle: A former employee at a west Harris County Popeyes has been charged with capital murder in the May 1 slaying of the night manager. Sheriff's…

Mobile ordering coming to a QSR near you

As smartphones become mainstream, QSRs look for ways to make ordering more convenient.

Mobile ordering coming to a QSR near you

July 12, 2009

As smartphones become mainstream, QSRs look for ways to make ordering more convenient.

Burger King franchisees shoot down $1 double cheeseburger

July 9, 2009

CNN Money: Burger King Holdings Inc. operators have voted down the parent company's plan to sell double cheeseburgers for $1 nationwide for four months. The…

McDonald's set to giveaway 10 million iced Mocha samples

July 9, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's estimates it will give away 10 million samples of its iced Mocha McCafe coffee drinks during its Mocha Mondays promotion. The…

Wienerschnitzel to honor National Hot Dog Month

July 9, 2009

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — More hot dogs are eaten in July than any other month of the year – a fact that prompted the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council to…

NRA exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food

July 9, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick…

Subway thinks fresh with online entertainment site

The brand's Fit to Boom site targets baby boomers with a focus on health and life changes.

Sonic gets warm welcome up north

July 9, 2009

NASDAQ: Sonic Corp., which has traditionally operated in fair-climate states, is getting a hot reception as it expands into markers in the north. Sonic stores…

Homeland Security drops no-match in favor of E-verify

July 9, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle: The Department of Homeland Security is abandoning the Bush-era no-match rule, in which the government compared Social Security numbers…