QSRs bank on value menus

How the U.S. dollar has a great deal of purchasing power on the QSR menu.

Wendy's names Farrar chief of North America operations

April 6, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named Steve Farrar as chief of its North America operations, a new position in the company, effective April 14.…

Jack in the Box intros BBQ Bacon Sirloin Burger

April 6, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has debuted its new BBQ Bacon Sirloin Burger, which features a seasoned sirloin patty on a bakery-style bun with bacon, American…

Sex offender drops suit against McDonald's

April 6, 2008

WHDH-TV (Boston): A man who was fired from his job at a Boston-area McDonald's after management discovered he was a convicted sex offender has dropped a…

Culver's honored by Red Cross

April 3, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's recently was recognized with the Circle of Humanitarian Award from the American Red Cross for the support the company and its…

Jody Maroni adds 2 locations

April 3, 2008

VENICE, Calif. — Jody Maroni, the Venice Beach Sausage King, recently opened in the Houston Premium Outlet Mall food court and in Arcadia, Calif. The chain…

CEO Chidsey discusses BK turnaround

April 1, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: Six years ago, fast-casual restaurants seemed to spell doom for QSRs. Instead, Burger King CEO John Chidsey says fast-casual scared…

Burger King launches steakhouse burgers

March 31, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has introduced the Steakhouse Burger and Loaded Steakhouse Burger. Both sandwiches are made with a seasoned, 100 percent Angus beef…

Burger King has plans for Whopper Bar

March 30, 2008

Houston Chronicle: Burger King Holdings has announced plans to set up a smaller restaurant, called the Whopper Bar, that will be focused on its top-selling…

Burger King meets '07 animal welfare goals

March 26, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. met its 2007 objectives for U.S. system purchases of eggs from chickens raised in a cage-free environment, the company recently…

CKE reports increased comps, falling profit

March 26, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc. increased while profits fell during fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2008.

BK ad campaign searches for workers

March 25, 2008

The New York Times: Burger King Holdings has rolled out a new ad campaign to help recruit employees and managers for both its company-owned and franchised…

Burger King names Asia Pacific president

March 24, 2008

CNN Money: Burger King Corp. recently announced that Peter Tan will become president of the company's Asia Pacific operations, effective immediately. Tan…

Good Times raises funds for diabetes research

March 23, 2008

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a fundraising effort for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading charitable funder and…

CKE announces year-end conference call

March 20, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant brands, will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end…

Police search for McDonald's scammer

March 20, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Police are searching for a man who scammed three McDonald's restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. The suspect entered a restaurant last…

McDonald's Canada launches 2010 Olympic program

March 19, 2008

VANCOUVER — McDonald's Canada has announced it will support the aspirations of 26 athletes from coast-to-coast to compete at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and…

Burger King to launch greeting cards

March 17, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has signed a licensing agreement with Kansas City-based Andrews McMeel Publishing to develop a line of branded Burger King greeting…

Sam Su appointed to Yum! board of directors

March 13, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that Sam Su, 55, has been appointed to the board of directors as vice chairman, maintaining his position as…

Culver's raises more than $180,000 for Red Cross

March 12, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's restaurants in 16 states raised more than $180,000 for local American Red Cross chapters during "Day of Giving" fundraising…