McDonald's reduces Chipotle ownership

April 26, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill.— McDonald's Corporation announced its plan to reduce its ownership of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the near term and complete the separation of…

Immigrants will not work May 1

April 26, 2006

Associated Press:  Immigrants are being asked to stay home from work, school and stores on May 1 to protest federal immigration reform legislation. Organizers…

Former Burger King CEO received $5MM severance package

April 26, 2006

St. Louis Business Journal: Burger King Corp. granted former chief executive Gregory Brenneman a $5.15 million severance package, while reporting a $1…

Panasonic POS now online with gift card programs

April 26, 2006

ELGIN, Ill. — In keeping with the growing popularity of gift cards, the Information Systems Group of Panasonic System Solutions Company has announced the…

McDonald's UK chairman joins global marketing department

April 26, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that Peter Beresford, chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's UK and division president of…

Wendy's Q1 sales down

April 26, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's first-quarter earnings were down slightly. The company said its quarterly earnings declined after lower-than-expected sales at its…

Pizza Hut intros Side Sampler taste trio

April 25, 2006

DALLAS—Pizza Hut is rolling out a new Side Sampler offering that combines chicken wings, breadsticks and cinnamon sticks in one package.

Arby's rolls in the gyros

April 25, 2006

ATLANTA — Arby's is adding a sliced gyro to its Market Fresh sandwich selection.   According to a news release, the Arby's Market Fresh Gyro is loaded with…

Jack in the Box video used in robbery investigation

April 25, 2006

WOAI.com: A San Antonio Jack in the Box could help investigators catch the crooks who robbed the QSR April 8. Surveillance video captured the faces of the…

Mi Viejita launches new salsa

April 24, 2006

CHICAGO — Mi Viejita LLC recently launched what it calls the first Mexican-style dehydrated salsas and sauces. According to a news release, the company also…

Yum profits surge

April 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast-food giant Yum Brands Inc. reported an 11 percent gain in first-quarter profit, led by strong growth in U.S. operations and higher…

Q1 '06 comps up 4.2% at Papa John's Pizza

April 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's continued its streak of positive comparable-store-sales through the first 12 weeks of 2006.

NRA Show overcomes Sept. 11

April 23, 2006

Like the overall economy, the show experienced a short-lived decline after Sept. 11

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McDonald's net income drops for Q1

April 23, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s first-quarter net income fell 14 percent following a tax benefit a year earlier, but sales rose as the company upgraded…

Wendy's appoints new COO

April 23, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced it has named Dave Near as chief operations officer, a new position for the chain.   Near will be…

Subway and franchisees fight over advertising plans

April 23, 2006

Advertising Age: Subway restaurants, in a new contract with franchisees, is attempting to assert control over its $400 million advertising fund. Since 1978…

Operators are eligible for the 2006 Self-Service Awards

April 20, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Operators utilizing digital signage, kiosks, POS, self-checkout and other innovative self-service technologies are eligible for the 200…

McDonald's CFO selected as 2006 Chicago Executive of the Year

April 20, 2006

CHICAGO -- The Chicago chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI-Chicago) announced its 2006 Chicago Executive of the Year: Matthew H. Paull…

Burger King appoints investor relations VP

April 20, 2006

MIAMI -- Burger King Corporation announced the appointment of Amy E. Wagner as senior vice president, investor relations effective immediately. According to a…