Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media
Burger King franchisee Carrols Corp. prelim Q3 comps up
October 7, 2008
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee based on number of stores and operator…
read nowVegetarian Paul McCartney angry over photo in Liverpool McDonald's
October 7, 2008
The Telegraph (U.K.): Paul McCartney, who has been a vocal advocate of vegetarianism for 30 years, was furious after discovering pictures of the Beatles had…
read nowMcDonald's ad agency taps new exec to lead account
October 7, 2008
BrandWeek: McDonald's ad agency, Arnold, has hired 30-year industry veteran Gary Steele as managing partner/executive director to oversee the shop's McDonald's…
read nowA look inside Burger King product innovation
October 7, 2008
Herald Tribune (Sarasota, Fla.): An upcoming product launch from Burger King's product innovation team could be the The Angry Whopper, a burger topped with…
read nowFla. Burger King Whopper Bar in the works
October 6, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Burger King Holdings Inc. plans to open its first Whopper Bar in Orlando, Fla., in February and open more across the globe. The…
read nowAnalysts question Wendy's move to older target group
October 5, 2008
Brandweek: With the sale to Triarc now complete, Wendy's is moving its focus to adult consumers and on its quality products. Analysts say moving away from the…
read nowQSR operators adjust to higher costs
October 5, 2008
The Saginaw News: Restaurants are adapting to the weak economy by reducing portion sizes and raising prices. At Wendy's, for example, the size of value-size…
read nowMcDonald's turns to east Europe
October 5, 2008
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. will speed up its expansion drive in central and eastern Europe to tap into the region's vibrant growth and increasingly affluent…
read nowEVOS promos "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week"
October 2, 2008
TAMPA, Fla. — EVOS restaurants are joining in the Center for Disease Control's "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" to help educate people on antibiotic…
read nowBurger King foundation kicks off scholarship fundraiser
October 2, 2008
MIAMI — The Have It Your Way Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of the Burger King brand, has announced the launch of its annual fall fundraiser, the largest…
read nowResearch & Markets releases fast food in China report
October 2, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China's Fast-Food Industry Research Report 2008" report to its offering. The data…
read nowWhataburger taps new CIO, regional director
October 2, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whataburger Restaurants LP has announced it has named Karen Bird as the chain's chief information officer and promoted Rob Rodriguez to…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Web sites go interactive, 3D
October 1, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have re-launched their Web sites with an updated look, expanded interactivity and new customer loyalty program…
read nowSonic reiterates franchisees' credit availability
October 1, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has responded to continual remarks in the media concerning the company's franchisees, who were used to illustrate the problems of a…
read nowBurger King goes trans fat-free
October 1, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that all Burger King restaurants nationwide are now cooking with trans fat-free cooking oils. Furthermore, by Nov. 1…
read nowSonic targets young women with MTV's 'The Hills'-inspired ads
October 1, 2008
AdWeek: Sonic is running a series of spots featuring its long-running Pete and T.J. commercial duo that mimic MTV drama The Hills. Sonic crafted 14 spots…
read nowResearch and Markets releases Hardee's Benchmark Analysis
October 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Hardee's Benchmark Analysis" to its offering. …
read nowYum! Brands' company-owned stores post calorie counts
September 30, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that its U.S. divisions, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W…
read nowJack in the Box announces VP promotions
September 30, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced the promotions of Charles Watson to senior vice president and chief development officer and Michael Bamrick to…
read nowAdults like Burger King Apple Fries too
September 30, 2008
Chain Leader: Burger King's BK Fresh Apple Fries are so popular with adults that the company is considering offering the apples as a substitution for the fries…
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