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.

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. …

Burger King among companies opposing card-check bill

March 22, 2009

Bloomberg News: Burger King Holdings Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are among the companies that are opposing a union-backed "card-check" bill.

Subway Fruit Crisps test may expand

March 22, 2009

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.): Batavia, N.Y-based Brothers-All-Natural hopes to roll out its Fruit Crisps to Subway restaurants throughout the…

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish ad a viral success

March 22, 2009

Hartford Courant: The McDonald's commerical featuring a mounted fish ruefully singing to a guy eating a fish sandwich is a hit. A handful of people have posted…

Humane Society urges McDonald's USA to use cage-free eggs

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Humane Society of the United States is urging McDonald's shareholders to vote for the chain to switch to using cage-free eggs. A…

McDonald's Canada rolls out LTO Snack Wrap Mac

March 19, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Canada has rolled out a limited-time only Snack Wrap Mac, which features a sliced burger patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese…

Study finds customers don't read nutrition info in stores

March 19, 2009

USA Today: A study by Yale University has observed that only 0.1 percent of customers in a sample group read the nutritional facts available on posters…

Arby's viral video BurgerGreaseArt earns accolades

March 19, 2009

Adweek has chosen Arby's micro site www.burgergreaseart.com as its Ad of the Day for March 19. In the video, created for Arby's by Fletcher Martin, artist Phil…

Ask the Experts: What are the overall benefits of using precooked meats?

March 19, 2009

As operators look for consistent products across the brand's chain, pre-cooked meats may be the answer. Liz Hertz, marketing director for Nevada, Iowa-based…

Jack in the Box branding effort creates buzz

The company launched a new logo at the end of a campaign centered around its mascot being hit by a bus. Its social networking and viral marketing efforts paid…

Subway names Agency of the Year

March 18, 2009

RALEIGH, N.C. — MSA, a Triangle-area marketing and communications agency, received the prestigious "Agency of the Year" award by Subway Restaurants — the…