Customer shoots, kills potential robber at Miami Burger King

March 24, 2009

Miami Herald: A customer with a concealed-weapons permit and a gun foiled a robbery at a busy Miami Burger King, fatally wounding the masked gunman and leaving…

Jack in the Box to present at Morgan Stanley Field Trip

March 24, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on March 31. …

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights in support of Earth Hour

March 24, 2009

TORONTO — As part of its ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving practices, McDonald's Canada will be actively supporting Earth Hour. By cutting lights for…

Sonic Q2 comps, profit down

March 23, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported a decline in system-wide same-store sales of 3.6 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 28, compared to an increase…

A&W franchisee follows in parents' footsteps

March 23, 2009

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Jimmy Brajdic, a Wisconsin native and A&W Restaurants franchisee, is partnering with Barb Gretzinger, who also owns an A&W Restaurant…

Carl's Jr. tries telenovelas in Hispanic market

March 23, 2009

Mediaweek: Carl's Jr.'s new Hispanic TV campaign is using a mini-novela format to integrate the chain's products into storylines. The spots contain a simple…

Fla. Burger King manager charged with stealing from customer

March 23, 2009

Fox13 Tampa Bay: The manager of a Tampa, Fla., Burger King has been charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a purse left…

McDonald's McCafe line exceeding expectations

The chain's specialty coffees are hitting the mark with consumers and on track for mid-year rollout completion.

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Burger King adds new franchisee in Iowa

March 22, 2009

MIAMI — MKMB Restaurant Partners LLC has become the newest Burger King franchise owner and operator. The minority-owned and controlled franchise group…

Burger King sues Steak n Shake over 'shots' name

March 22, 2009

South Florida Business Journal: Burger King Holdings has filed a trademark lawsuit against Steak n Shake, alleging that the chain's Steakburger Shots, is…

McDonald's to launch McCafe coffeehouses in Israel

March 22, 2009

YNet News: McDonald's Israel has announced plans to bring its McCafé coffeehouses to a number of locations in Israel, with the first opening in Tel Aviv. …

Burger King among companies opposing card-check bill

March 22, 2009

Bloomberg News: Burger King Holdings Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are among the companies that are opposing a union-backed "card-check" bill.

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish ad a viral success

March 22, 2009

Hartford Courant: The McDonald's commerical featuring a mounted fish ruefully singing to a guy eating a fish sandwich is a hit. A handful of people have posted…

Humane Society urges McDonald's USA to use cage-free eggs

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Humane Society of the United States is urging McDonald's shareholders to vote for the chain to switch to using cage-free eggs. A…

McDonald's Canada rolls out LTO Snack Wrap Mac

March 19, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Canada has rolled out a limited-time only Snack Wrap Mac, which features a sliced burger patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese…

CKE to release FY 2009 results

March 18, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that the company will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year end fiscal 2009 results Mar. 25 after…

McDonald's Australia sponsors online tutoring program

March 18, 2009

Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia): McDonald's Australia is sponsoring a free online math tutoring program for high school students. Although the site is run by…

McDonald's sustainability efforts to focus on beef production

March 18, 2009

Fast Company: McDonald's head of corporate social responsibility Bob Langert has led the company in buying from sustainable fisheries and recycling 100 percent…

Carl's Jr. returns to its roots with LTO chili dog

March 17, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is offering a limited-time-only Jumbo Chili Dog, hearkening back to one of the menu items the company was founded on.   The…