Extended hours grow more common

But late-night service may pack on pounds, expose workers to risk.

McDonald's reveals singing contest finalists

December 18, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world cast more than 46,000 online votes to select 14 McDonald's restaurant workers as Voice of McDonald's II…

Triarc to sell interest in Deerfield & Company

December 18, 2007

ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc. has announced that Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp. will acquire Deerfield & Company LLC, a Chicago-based fixed income asset…

Wendy's launches Stack Attack

December 18, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced its national roll out of its new 99 cent double cheeseburger — the Stack Attack.    The launch of the Stack Attack is…

McDonald's plans 120 restaurants in China in '08

December 18, 2007

TradingMarkets: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 120 restaurants in China in 2008, half of which will be in the southern Chinese Province of Guangdong, said…

Wendy's franchisees band together

December 17, 2007

Blue MauMau: The Old Fashioned Franchise Association — which seeks to give Wendy's franchisees a voice, preserve Dave Thomas' values and enhance members…

Nev., Ariz. to lead '08 restaurant growth

December 17, 2007

Phoenix Business Journal: Arizonans will spend almost $8.4 billion in 2008 at bars, restaurants and commercial venues, according to the Arizona Restaurant…

Study examines Australians' fast-food habits

December 17, 2007

ScienceAlert: An Australian study questions whether more should be done to promote healthier fast food instead of trying to prevent people from eating it…

Jack in the Box intros Sirloin Steak Melt

December 16, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced the Sirloin Steak Melt, which features slices of marinated sirloin steak, American, cheddar and Swiss-style cheese…

Yum appoints Eaton chief operating, development officer

December 16, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has appointed Roger Eaton as chief operating and development officer-designate, replacing Peter Hearl, who will retire at…

Rita's Water Ice chips away at growth

December 16, 2007

With the opening of a store in Mooresville, N.C., Rita's Water Ice has carried its mission of "Ice, Custard and Happiness" to 500 locations in the United…

Del Taco rakes in funds for fire relief

December 13, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Over a three-week period, Southern California consumers devoured more than 350,000 Del Taco Spicy Chicken Burritos, helping the company…

AFC Enterprises' COO resigns

December 13, 2007

ATLANTA, Dec. 13 — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, has announced that James W. Lyons has resigned as…

Carl's Jr. intros Huevos Rancheros burrito

December 12, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-- Carl's Jr. has added the Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito to its breakfast line-up.   The Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito features…

Retro McDonald's to open in Orlando

December 12, 2007

Orlando Sentinel: McDonald's is building a store in Orlando that evokes its original arch-adorned buildings. It will be the first of its kind in metro Orlando…

Burger King enters Colombia

December 12, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has awarded development rights in Colombia for the cities of Medellin and Cali to KINCO S.A, the company announced. The first Burger…

CKE comps up in 3Q

December 12, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand increased 0.7 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period last…

Yum to follow McDonald's model

December 12, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Louisville, Ky.-based Yum Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, plans to take a page from the McDonald's…

NRA releases 2008 forecast, partners with Podcast Grill for three-part series

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

December 12, 2007

NetWorld Alliance, publisher of QSRWeb and Podcast Grill, has partnered with the National Restaurant Association on the production of several…

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