McDonald's McCafe beats Starbucks in taste test

During a QSRWeb taste test, McCafe coffees won over Starbucks regulars, but the chain's coffeehouse atmosphere is still preferred.

McDonald's vs. Starbucks taste test

Although McDonald's McCafe products were preferred over Starbucks, Starbucks continues to win with its customer experience.

Yum! Brands to buy stake in Little Sheep Group

March 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that it has agreed to purchase 20 percent of the outstanding common…

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

The chain's specialty coffees are hitting the mark with consumers and on track for mid-year rollout completion.

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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…