Bandmates battle over Wendy's ad

August 16, 2007

E! Online: Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie has filed a federal lawsuit against singer Gordon Gano, accusing Gano of damaging the band's reputation by…

Massachusetts Wendy's owner indicted

August 16, 2007

SouthCoastToday: Robert Burda, who operated 13 Wendy's restaurants in Massachusetts, has been indicted for issuing bad checks and failing to pay employees.

British couple swears by McDonald's

August 15, 2007

News.com.au (Australia): An 84-year-old British couple has eaten at McDonald's every day for the past 17 years, spending nearly $50,000 at the burger chain.

LTOs leave permanent impression

Well-researched limited-time offers can pay off in the form of higher revenue, increased traffic and core menu additions.

Wendy's gives Frosty a new twist

August 14, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. is offering its popular dairy dessert, the Frosty, with pieces mixed in of either M&M's or Oreo cookies. Nearly…

Jack in the Box intros steak & egg burrito, hash brown sticks

August 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has added a new Sirloin Steak & Egg Burrito to its menu offering, the company has announced.   Jack's new Sirloin Steak &…

McDonald's Hong Kong operations director involved in bribery probe

August 13, 2007

CNN: Joseph Lau, managing director of McDonald's operations in Hong Kong, has been placed on leave by the company following reports he was arrested in a…

FTC seeks info on advertising to kids

August 12, 2007

Media Daily News: The Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed documents from 44 food and beverage companies including McDonald's and Burger King, the…

AC explosion kills one at Calcutta McDonald's

August 12, 2007

Hindustan Times: One man was killed and three people were seriously injured when a faulty air-condition unit exploded at a newly-opened McDonald's restaurant…

Fugitive hides in Wendy's ceiling

August 9, 2007

The Tennessean: Police from the Nashville suburb of Goodlettsville arrested a man Sunday night after he fell through the ceiling of a Wendy's restaurant.

Man sues McDonald's over cheese reaction

August 8, 2007

The West Virginia Record: A West Virginia man is suing McDonald's for $10 million after an employee put cheese on his sandwich. According to the suit, Jeromy…

Reducing risk: The search for reputable employees

A few dollars spent on a background check can save thousands later.

Nathan's Famous net up 128%

August 7, 2007

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the first quarter of its 2008 fiscal year ended June 24, 2007.   Total revenue from continuing…

Carl's Jr. enters Malaysia

August 7, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Hamburger chain Carl's Jr., a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Inc., has opened its first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   The…

McDonald's comps continue upward trend

August 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.5 percent in July, the company announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…

Jack in the Box board approves stock split

August 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. restaurants rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter ended July 8, the company announced. Year-to-date…

Jack in the Box board approves stock split

August 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. restaurants rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter ended July 8, the company announced. Year-to-date…

McDonald's finds Boston Market buyer

August 6, 2007

Boston Herald: McDonald's Corp. has found a buyer for its Boston Market business just weeks after quietly putting the restaurant chain on the market. The deal…

McDonald's to launch Olympic programs

August 6, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. will launch its newest Olympic Games program, McDonald's Champion Kids, at a media event Aug. 9 in Beijing.   The program…

McDonald's workers in China get pay boost

August 6, 2007

Chicago Business: McDonald's is giving raises to most of its 50,000 employees in China in the wake of reports that the company was paying some workers less…