Queen Latifah to open Fatburger franchise

July 16, 2007

Ireland Online: Rapper and actress Queen Latifah plans to open a Fatburger franchise in Miami later this year. Owning a Fatburger has been her dream for…

Wendy's franchisee to launch high-speed network

July 16, 2007

CROFTON, Md. — Wendy's International Inc. franchisee DavCo Restaurants Inc. is nearing completion on installation of a private network that will help the…

National Restaurant Association names new CEO

July 16, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today announced the selection of Dawn Sweeney as the president and chief executive officer of the…

CKE Restaurants completes sale of La Salsa

July 16, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., owner and operator of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant brands, has completed the previously announced sale…

McDonald's expects to post rare loss

July 16, 2007

LA Times: McDonald's Corp. said this week it expects to post a loss of 60 cents a share for the second quarter as the result of the sale of some of the…

McDonald's tries movies in Louisville

July 16, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: About 90 McDonald's in the Louisville, Ky., area have installed self-service movie rental kiosks as part of a year-long trial.

McDonald's comps continue growth trend

July 15, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store states for McDonald's Corp. rose 8.4 percent in June and 7.4 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, the…

Wendy's launches Baconator Sound Bites contest

July 15, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — To celebrate the launch of its new Baconator hamburger, Wendy's International Inc. is holding a contest inviting consumers to create "burger…

Hardee's intros Blueberry Biscuit

July 15, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's restaurants are adding Blueberry Biscuits to the company's breakfast menu. Blueberry Biscuits are made by taking Hardee's signature…

Dunkin' Donuts debuts new celebrity ad campaign

July 15, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts is rolling out the latest ad spots in its America Runs on Dunkin' campaign, featuring television advertisements directed by…

Burger King promotes Kappitt to SVP global business intelligence

July 12, 2007

MIAMI — Mike Kappitt has been appointed as Burger King Corp.'s senior vice president of Global Business Intelligence and Strategy, effective immediately.   In…

Kahala Cold Stone acquires Cereality Cereal Bar & Café

July 12, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Cold Stone has announced the acquisition of Cereality Cereal Bar & Café. Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Massachusetts eyes trans fat ban

July 12, 2007

Boston Herald: The Massachusetts legislature is considering a plan that would make the state the first in the country to ban trans fat. The Massachusetts…

Hardee's franchisee to acquire Atlanta locations

July 12, 2007

DENVER —Hardee's and Carl's Jr. franchisee Biscuits and Burgers LLC has secured $8.5 million in funding from Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GE Capital Solutions…

QSR trends in digital menu boards

New technology is driving the industry and changing the way customer's order.

Hardee's in fight over Burger Chef name

July 11, 2007

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A Chicago firm which revitalizes dormant brands and then runs them or licenses them is trying to gain control of the Burger Chef…

Dunkin' Brands to recognize community heroes

July 11, 2007

NEW YORK — A new program from the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation recognizes people who serve communities in times of crisis.   New York carpenter Gerry…

Hypercom CEO steps down

July 11, 2007

PHOENIX — Quick-serve electronic-payment provider Hypercom Corporation July 12 announced that William Keiper is stepping down as the company's chief executive…

McDonald's Japan to take on Starbucks

July 11, 2007

Forbes: The Japanese subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. plans to open 15 "McCafe" stores in the Tokyo area Aug. 29. The company plans to add more locations if the…

Yum's net up 13 percent

July 11, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Worldwide comparable-store sales for restaurants operated by Yum Brands Inc. grew 2 percent in the second quarter ended June 16, the company…