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…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…

Church's Chicken works on recruiting

April 19, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Church's Chicken's franchise development team is looking to its current franchisees to refresh their existing restaurants and sign new agreements…

Wendy's expands kids menu

April 19, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced the expansion of its Kids' Meal Choices Menu with two deli sandwiches and a low-fat yogurt and granola cup.   New options now…

New design to save Culver's up to $150,000 per store

April 18, 2006

PRAIRIE du SAC, Wis. — Responding to the rising cost of construction and a desire to expand into urban areas, Culver's has designed and is building a more…

Hardee's uses meat as a condiment

April 18, 2006

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Using meat, such as bacon, as a burger topping is not a new idea, but Hardee's has taken the concept to its extreme. The QSR the…

McDonald's introduces workout DVDs

April 18, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. — McDonald's is partnering with a fitness company to sell exercise DVDs at its restaurants with the launch of its new "happy meals" for adults…

Commentary: The fast-food wars

April 18, 2006

Slate: So, we've found a new enemy: obesity. Two years ago, the government discovered that the targets of previous crusades—booze, sex, guns, and…

Captain D's expands in Detroit

April 18, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's will break ground April 25 in Detroit.   The 2,400 square feet restaurant marks the first of three restaurants planned for…

Hypercom introduces smallest handheld wireless payment terminal

April 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS —  Hypercom Corp. introduced the electronic payment industry's first high-security palm-sized 32-bit wireless credit/debit terminal with signature…

Fireman's Fund introduces special coverage for restaurants

April 18, 2006

NOVATO, Calif. — With an increased focus on the hospitality industry, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has introduced an end-to-end risk management solution…

CKE Restaurants appoints new board member

April 17, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew Goldfarb to the board of directors, filling the seat of Douglas Ammerman, who…

VeriFone produces successor to Omni 3750

April 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced that its recently introduced Vx 570 payment system has been certified for merchant transaction processing by RBS…

Wendy's CEO retires

April 17, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International chairman and chief executive Jack Schuessler announced his retirement April 17.   The company also said that it will…

Krispy Kreme revenue slides

April 17, 2006

CHICAGO — Krispy Kreme's revenue continued to slide in the fourth quarter.   Krispy Kreme said that it expects to report revenue of approximately $120 million…

Scope out a POS system at the NRA Show

April 17, 2006

Whether you're looking for a point-of-sale (POS) system to replace the old cash register or you need information on a newer POS model, operators will have…

Taco Bell targets late-night crowd

April 16, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Tapping into the late-night market, Taco Bell said it is creating a new meal called the Fourthmeal.   According to a news release, Fourthmeal…

Triarc appoints new president and CEO

April 16, 2006

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced the appointment of Roland C. Smith as the new president and chief executive officer of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.

El Pollo Loco walks a fine line

Neither fast casual nor QSR, the hybrid provides consumers with speed and quality.  

Tapping into the hispanic market

April 14, 2006

New York Times: At many American private equity firms, a Mexican food deal means sending the junior analyst out to buy tacos. At Palladium Equity Partners, it…