Carl's Jr. finds success with skateboarder sponsorship

March 17, 2009

The New York Times: As teenage boys have turned away from television and radio, quick-service chains have tried a variety of ways to target them through…

Greenopia releases eco-friendly rankings for QSRs, fast casuals

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia, an online directory for green, sustainable and socially conscious, daily purchase decisions, has released its 'green…

Wendy's/Arby's to present at Morgan Stanley event

March 16, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip at The Sanctuary on Camelback…

SoCal McDonald's operators launch online McCafe locator

March 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants unveiled their new online store locator at www.mcdonaldssocal.com. The McCafe search feature allows…

McDonald's China to promote value with reverse auction

March 16, 2009

Advertising Age: McDonald's China has partnered with online portal Taobao to open a virtual store to promote its Super Value Meals as consumers there appear to…

CKE Restaurants to present at J.P. Morgan Forum

March 15, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant…

Carl's Jr. intros LTO bourbon burger

March 11, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new premium burger, the Kentucky Bourbon Burger.   The Kentucky Bourbon Burger includes: A burger topped…

McDonald's president works to control costs

March 11, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: The worsening global economy has McDonald's Corp. preparing for a difficult year, including the strengthening U.S. dollar affecting…

Wendy's/Arby's amends credit agreement

March 11, 2009

ATLANTA  — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it has completed the…

Whopper Bar just one of Burger King's innovations

March 10, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King's first Whopper Bar has opened at Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla., featuring a customizable, premium and…

Krystal names GM of the year

March 10, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. has named Rus Morris of Prattville, Ala., its 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year, the company has…

Parts Town again receives supplier award from Culver's

March 10, 2009

LOMBARD, Ill. — For the second consecutive year, Parts Town has received the Circle of Excellence Award from Culver Franchising System Inc., the company has…

Yum CEO stresses importance of recognition

March 10, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Yum! Brands Inc. CEO David Novak outlined his management and leadership philosophy for a gathering of 1,200 businesspeople Tuesday night at…

Universal Orlando Burger King Whopper Bar opens

March 9, 2009

The Tampa Tribune: Burger King's first Whopper Bar is opening in Universal Orlando on Universal's CityWalk. The concept will allow customers to customize menus…

Burger King doubles stock repurchase program

March 8, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's common stock.

McDonald's sales weaken for February

March 8, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's February comparable sales results were negatively impacted by the 2008 leap year and an extra day of operations, the company has…

Burger King and CKE to present at investor conferences

March 5, 2009

Burger King Holdings Inc. will participate in the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on March 17 at Encore at the…

Jack in the Box kicks off more reimaging efforts

Rebranding includes new logo, reimaged stores and Web site redesign.

Burger King, Jack to present at investment conferences

March 4, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Consumer Conference March 11 at…

Burger King kicks off Latin bands contest

March 4, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. will showcase the hottest new Latino musical talent during its third annual Tu Ciudad, Tu Música promotional tour, the company has…