Hardee's introduces the Jalapeno Thickburger

August 20, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's said it has introduced the Jalapeno Thickburger after its sister company, Carl's Jr., saw strong sales earlier this year from the same…

CKE Restaurants hires new executives

August 20, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants announced the hiring of two executives.     The company said E. Michael Murphy has been appointed to the role of general…

Obesity experts: Tax fast-food like cigarettes

August 20, 2006

The Sidney Morning Herald: Fast foods, processed snacks and sugary drinks should be taxed like tobacco and banned from schools and public institutions…

Laughery, former Hardee's CEO, dies at 71

August 20, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Jack Laughery, former chief executive of Hardee's and former chairman of its board of directors, died Aug. 20 in Jackson Hole, Wyo., at the age of…

Chick-fil-A's lemonade adds SPLENDA

August 17, 2006

ATLANTA, GA — Chick-fil-A said it's adding SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener to its Diet Lemonade recipe.   Since Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A introduced…

Long John Silver's partners with Pepsi

August 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is converting its more than 500 company-owned restaurants to serve PepsiCo products, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi…

Ecolab receives 'Black Pearl Award' for food safety excellence

August 17, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — Ecolab Inc. is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award of Corporate Excellence in Food Safety and Quality.   Presented to…

Checkers pits Seminole fans against Gator fans

August 17, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., the official burger sponsor of both the University of Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles, announced…

Wendy's to offer $2MM in game cards in Ohio State area

August 17, 2006

COLUMBAS, Ohio — GameWorks, owned by Sega Entertainment USA, has partnered with all central Ohio-area Wendy's locations to offer a free 30-minute video game…

Fast-food franchisors lead the charge in diversity

August 16, 2006

AJC: Fast-food franchisors — taking note of America's changing demographics and looking for new entrepreneurs to spur growth — see franchisee diversity as…

Popeyes Q2 comps increase 2.2%

August 16, 2006

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its second quarter ended July 9, 2006. …

King & Prince Seafood introduces three seafood products

August 16, 2006

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced the addition of three new seafood products in response to the growing foodservice demand for…

Jack in the Box intros Outlaw Burger and Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich

August 16, 2006

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box announced the rollout of the Outlaw Burger and the Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Available now, the new sandwiches feature…

Sharp expands POS systems for restaurants

August 16, 2006

MAHWAH, N.J. — Sharp is expanding its lineup of point-of-sale (POS) systems for restaurant, hospitality and retail companies.    Operating on the Microsoft…

Commentary: Restaurant operators can help a fallen soldier's family

  Free food means a lot to the bereaved and to your brand.

Checker's Drive-In signs FOX Sports deal

August 15, 2006

Sport Business: Checker's Drive-In will sponsor Sun Sports and FSN Florida channels, which will put its brand on various TV programs on both Florida-based…

McDonald's moves into Pennsylvania grocery store

August 15, 2006

Progressive Grocer: IGA has joined forces with McDonald's Corp. and Laurel Grocery Co. to bring a new co-branded supermarket/fast-food format to Petrucci's…

Sonic modifies Dutch Auction

August 15, 2006

OKLAHOMA CITY— Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced that it is commencing its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer…

U.S. July-Aug. comps slide at Yum Brands

August 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable store sales at Yum! Brands' U.S. corporate stores fell for the four weeks ended Aug. 12.   According to a news release, comps at…

Tribute Esther Snyder, In-N-Out co-founder, 86

The late restaurant chain president proved one person can make a difference.