McDonald's worker averts kidnapping attempt

January 4, 2009

The Olympian: A counter worker at an Olympia, Wash., McDonald's pulled an 8-year-old girl over the counter and out of the grasp of a man who was trying to…

Carl's Jr. offers founders' scholarships

January 1, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — The 10th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application is now available online at www.carlsjr.com/promotions.

New England McDonald's continue to offer organic coffee line

January 1, 2009

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has extended its agreement with McDonald's USA to source, roast and package Newman's Own Organics Blend…

Engenuity Systems to help McDonald's cut energy use, cost

January 1, 2009

The Arizona Republic: Chandler, Ariz.-based Engenuity Systems Inc. has been approved as one of McDonald's worldwide building-automation suppliers, providing…

Sonic moves up date for Q1 results

December 30, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has announced that it has revised the date and time for the release of its first quarter results. The release has been moved…

U.S. McCafes could learn a lesson from Europe

December 30, 2008

Advertising Age: Blogger Chris Abraham details the coffeehouse experience of a McDonald's McCafe in Berlin, with coffee served in ceramic mugs and seating that…

Jack in the Box intros LTO value meal

December 29, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced a new $2.99 Jumbo Deal that features a trio of classic Jack in the Box favorites — a Jumbo Jack hamburger, two tacos…

Yum! Brands to offer online fitness program

December 29, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, is launching a free online…

Sonic releases value menu

December 29, 2008

MSNBC: Sonic Corp. has launched a new value menu that features 11 food and drink items for $1. The "Everyday Value Menu" includes new items and small sizes of…

McDonald's promotes supply chain VP

December 21, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA has announced the promotion of Dan Gorsky to senior vice president, North America supply chain management. Gorsky, most…

Burger King trans fat lawsuit dismissed

December 21, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that Washington, D.C., Superior Court has dismissed the trans fats lawsuit brought by the Center for Science in the…

Wash. Carl's Jr. breaks opening sales record

December 18, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A new Carl's Jr. restaurant in Marysville, Wash., has posted a record-setting $105,063 in sales in its first seven days. The previous…

McDonald's cashier laughs at robber

December 17, 2008

KBTX/Associated Press: A San Antonio McDonald's cashier thought a robber's demand for money was a joke and laughed at him and told him to get a job. The…

Vegas In-N-Out job application event draws 1,000

December 17, 2008

Las Vegas Sun: In-N-Out managers taking applications for 50 $10-an-hour jobs at a Las Vegas restaurant opening expected a large crowd because of the economic…

Burger King ad agency named Creativity's Agency of Year

December 16, 2008

Creativity: Crispin Porter + Bogusky, agency of record for Burger King, has been named Creativity's Agency of the Year. Creativity says the agency created one…

Hardee's intros diner-style breakfast offerings

December 16, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has introduced the new Ham & Three Cheese Breakfast Burrito and Country Potatoes side item to its breakfast menu. The breakfast…

Burger King debuts LTO meat-scented body spray

December 16, 2008

MIAMI — Joining the product closet of items aimed at its so-called Super Fans — which Burger King Flame fragrance includes such items as the Burger…

QSRs find value in snacks

Smaller portions please budget-, portion-conscious consumers.

Trian Partners finalizes Wendy's/Arby's stock deal

December 14, 2008

NEW YORK — Trian Partners' purchase of 49,395,394 shares of Wendy's/Arby's Class A common stock has been verified.   The fund management group now owns…

EVOS opens in Las Vegas area

December 14, 2008

HENDERSON, Nev. — Healthy Fast Food Inc., area developer for EVOS Feel Great Fast Food, has opened a new EVOS location in the Summerlin area of the Las Vegas…