From part-time to president

Shirlene Lopez began her career sweeping the dining room at Del Taco. Now she's president.

Back Yard Burgers expects to close merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

Two win $1 million in Monopoly

October 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — The Monopoly Game at McDonald's has delivered more than $30 million in prizes throughout the promotion, which ended Oct. 29, 2007, including…

Hardee's sells 26 Ill. restaurants

October 30, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the sale of 26 restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced…

Wendy's comps up slightly

October 30, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Average same-store sales at Wendy's International Inc.'s U.S. company-operated restaurants increased 0.2 percent for the quarter, compared to…

Quiznos leads in wait time performance

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has earned the No. 1 position in the quick-service restaurant industry for wait time performance, according to the Mystery Shopping Providers…

Man pleads guilty 24 years after KFC murders

October 29, 2007

The Dallas Morning News: A man pleaded guilty Oct. 29, 2007, to the deaths of five people who were abducted from a KFC restaurant in 1983.   Romeo Pinkerton…

McDonald's charity presents awards

October 29, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Ronald McDonald House Charities hosted its 23rd annual Awards of Excellence celebration Oct. 27, 2007, in Rosemont, Ill., by presenting three…

Taco Bell to dole out free tacos

October 29, 2007

Boston Herald: Taco Bell expects to pass out millions of tacos to fulfill its World Series promotion "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco."   The company will give…

Burger King launches Homestyle Melts

October 28, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the launch of new Homestyle Melts, available for a limited time.   The burger chain has introduced its…

McDonald's rolls out specialty coffees

October 28, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — McDonald's restaurants in the United States are offering customers new McCafe Specialty Coffees – and for a limited time, customers can…

Eating champ smashes Krystal record

October 28, 2007

Fox News: A competitive eater took home $10,000 by eating 103 Krystal hamburgers in eight minutes. Joey Chestnut of San Diego broke the previous record of 9…

Taco Bell hits World Series home run

October 28, 2007

Advertising Age: According to advertising industry observers, Mexican fast-food restaurant Taco Bell scored big with its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco…

Yum CEO leads by enthusiasm

October 28, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: Yum Brands CEO David Novak describes himself as a tough motivator who uses humor and rewards to "raise the bar" for employee…

Wendy's launches phase two of strategic growth plan

October 25, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced it is launching Phase 2 of its Strategic Growth Plan.   "To drive our business, Wendy's leadership…

McDonald's offers free meals to emergency personnel

October 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — McDonald's restaurants in Southern California are offering a free extra value meal to emergency workers through Nov. 1 and free Wi-Fi Internet…

Stolen base in World Series means free tacos

October 25, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury stole second base in the bottom of the 4th inning of Game Two at the Major League Baseball World…

Food safety primary consumer concern, study reveals

October 24, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — A new study released by the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) reveals a variable level of confidence among U.S. consumers in a number of…

N.Y. revisits menu labeling

October 24, 2007

New York Times: New York City health officials have proposed a new regulation requiring chain restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King and Starbucks to post…

Surveillance integration

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New technologies are making it easier to mind your store and your revenue.