McDonald'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…

EVOS 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…

Burger 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…

Research & 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…

Whataburger 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…

Carl'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…

Sonic 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…

Burger 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…

Sonic 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…

Research 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. …

Yum! 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…

Jack 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…

Adults 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…

Triarc, Wendy's merger complete

September 29, 2008

ATLANTA & DUBLIN, Ohio — Triarc Cos. Inc., the parent company of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., and Wendy's International Inc. have announced that they have…

Whataburger buys out largest franchisee

September 29, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family-owned Whataburger has announced the acquisition of its largest franchisee, Barrand Inc., a Red Oak, Texas-based company with 4…

Tapping the power of parent blogging

QSRs reach out to mom bloggers to spread positive message

Banking crisis affects GE Capital lending to new franchisees

September 28, 2008

Cattle Network: GE Capital's franchise finance arm is tightening its lending for new franchisees, the latest sign that Wall Street's turmoil is spreading to…

Sonic reassures franchisees in light of GE lending tightening

September 28, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has released a statement regarding media reports concerning GE Capital's reported pullback in financing for franchisees.   Sonic…

Hardee's intros Little Thickburger

September 28, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has created a reduced-size version of its Thickburger, the Little Thickburger. The new, smaller burger weighs one-quarter pound compared…

Kan. Burger King re-builds for efficiency

September 28, 2008

The Hutchinson (Kan.) News: A Hutchinson, Kan., Burger King store has been demolished with plans to replaced it with the chain's ROC 60 building, the…