Sonic announces value menu as comps decline

December 14, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. plans to launch a system-wide value menu at the end of December, the company has announced. Sonic did not give any specifics about…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries opens in Herndon, Va.

December 14, 2008

COLUMBIA, Md. — Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries franchisee Nadin Samnang has opened his first Boardwalk location at the Worldgate Center in Herndon, Va. …

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 gains down

December 10, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, were up 0.9 percent for the third quarter…

Yum! Brands unveils 2009 plans

December 10, 2008

CNN Money/Dow Jones: Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W, hopes record international store expansion and a…

Jack in the Box, Sonic Benchmark reports available

December 9, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of two new reports to its offerings: Restaurant Research LLC's report "Jack in the Box…

Viva McDonald's debuts in Las Vegas

December 9, 2008

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Viva McDonald's, an upscale, high-tech environment version of the No. 1 burger chain's stores, will open at 11 a.m. Thursday at 289…

International sales still strong for McDonald's

December 8, 2008

OAK BROOK, IL — McDonald's Corp. has announced a global comparable sales increase of 7.7 percent in November. Systemwide sales for McDonald's worldwide…

Jack in the Box in first Tournament of Roses parade

December 8, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants will sponsor its first-ever float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Day. …

Carl's Jr. to expand into Kazakhstan

December 8, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. franchisee Americana Group S.A.K. plans to build 12 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Kazakhstan over the next five years, Carl's Jr.

Burger King franchisees refile suit over extended hours

December 8, 2008

CNN Money/Dow Jones: Three Burger King franchisees have filed an amended lawsuit claiming the phrasing of its franchisee agreement prohibits the parent company…

QSR stocks beating Dow

While stocks have taken a hit, the segment is faring better than the industry as a whole.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off instant-win game with Rev Theory

December 4, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered with rock band Rev Theory to offer a collector's cup and instant-win game. Starting today…

Yum! reaffirms FY08 outlook

December 4, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Same-store sales for restaurant chain operator Yum! Brands Inc. will increase 4 percent in mainland China, 4 percent in its international…

McDonald's, Visa launch money management tool for employees

December 3, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's and Visa Inc. have launched an employer-based financial literacy program that offers McDonald's employees free, comprehensive…

CKE announces Q3 earnings call

December 3, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced that the company will release its third quarter results…

McDonald's is subject line in differing cyberattacks

December 3, 2008

MX Logic: McDonald's name has been used in two different cyberattacks on consumers. The first was a phishing scam targeting McDonald's customers with an…

Arizona Carl's Jr. franchisees on giveaway tour

December 3, 2008

GUADALUPE, Ariz. — MJKL Enterprises, a franchise group led by five grandchildren of MJKL Enterprises' Carl's Jr. Making it Happen Tour features a…

Carl's Jr.: New steak sandwich is economic fine dining

December 2, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced its new Charbroiled Steak Sandwich, which features sirloin steak topped with breaded onion rings, lettuce…

Ask the Experts: What is the key to low employee turnover?

December 2, 2008

With employee turnover at an average of 161 percent in the quick-service segment, driving down those numbers continues to be a challenge. QSRWeb asked John…

Burger King resizes value offerings

December 2, 2008

The Boston Herald: Burger King rolled out its "Size It Your Way" initiative, with new, so-called "value" sizes for its soft drinks, french fries and onion…