McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30

June 24, 2009

CKE reports Q1 results decline

June 24, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 18.   Blended same-store sales for the quarter were…

Burger King Singapore ad draws ire for overt sexual references

June 24, 2009

Bloggers worldwide have criticized Burger King for one of its latest advertising efforts, an ad running in Singapore promoting the BK Super Seven Incher. In…

Yum! Brands recognized for workplace diversity

June 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, has been named one of Black…

NexCen Brands David McDougall promoted to SVP of QSR Operations

June 24, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the promotion of David McDougall to senior vice president of QSR Operations for NexCen Franchise Management Inc.…

Del Taco to feed crowd at Florida debut

June 23, 2009

OVIEDO, Fla. — Del Taco will celebrate the grand opening of its first Florida location June 27 with festivities and a giant burrito.   Family entertainment at…

QSRs prepare for final federal wage hike, tighter margins

June 23, 2009

CNN Money: Quick-service restaurants chains will see another round of margin pressure as the latest minimum wage increase sets in next month, but this round…

Online photo contest beefs up Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day

June 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A will hold its fifth-annual Cow Appreciation Day on July 10 and is kicking off the celebration early with a kids' photo contest. The "Show…

Great American Cookies debuts new brand icon

June 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Great American Cookies, creator of the original Cookie Cake, has launched the company-wide rollout of George A. Cookies and his alter ego Cookie Man…

Sonic Q3 comps fall 5.4%

June 23, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported that systemwide same-store sales fell 5.4 percent for the third quarter ended May 31 as compared to a decline of 0.…

Carl's Jr. re-intros Teriyaki Burger with Audrina Patridge ad

June 23, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif., — Carl's Jr. is promoting the re-introduction of its Teriyaki Burger with an ad featuring "The Hills" star Audrina Patridge.   Due to…

Popeyes simplifies PCI compliance with SecureConnect

June 23, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Internet security and connectivity service provider SecureConnect has announced it has rolled out its comprehensive, turn-key solution to…

Wendy's franchisee installs digital outdoor presale board

June 22, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. —Wendy's FourCrown, a Minnesota-based Wendy's franchisee of 60 stores, has installed a climate-controlled WAND 46-inch Digital Outdoor…

NRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…

Jack in the Box adds flavored iced tea

June 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Flavored Iced Teas are now available at Jack in the Box restaurants, the company has announced.   Jack's new Flavored Iced Teas feature chilled…

Burger King launches Transformers promo

June 22, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is transforming its summer promotions with instant-win and online contests as well as a new burger, the company has announced. …

Culver's offers online meal nutrition calculator

June 22, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has launched its Made-to-Order Meal Builder available at www.getculverized.com to allow guests to determine the…

Fungus could threaten world wheat crop

June 22, 2009

The Los Angeles Times: Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa.

Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges

June 22, 2009

CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…

Dunkin' Donuts launches online, mobile group-ordering app

June 21, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its interactive Web site and iPhone application Dunkin' Run designed to enable ease of online group ordering, the…