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…

Back Yard Burgers merger approved

August 5, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that its stockholders have voted to approve a previously announced merger agreement, providing for the…

YUM sells co-branded Minnesota building

August 2, 2007

CoStar Group: YUM Brands has sold its KFC/A&W building in Stillwater, Minn., to a private company for $1.56 million. The 3,711-square-foot building was…

Wendy's uses kiosk in search of new burger

August 1, 2007

The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: Hamburger chain Wendy's is searching for its next great burger recipe. As part of its 25-city "Great Taste Tour," Wendy's has…

NFL, NBA players purchase 18 Burger King restaurants

July 31, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the addition of several new franchisee investors from the National Football League (NFL) and National Basketball…

Arby's parent outlines buyout offer

July 30, 2007

CattleNetwork: Arby's parent Triarc Cos. is willing to offer $37 to $41 a share to buy Wendy's International Inc., according to a letter Triarc CEO Nelson…

McDonald's sued in China over receipt

July 29, 2007

Sydney Morning Herald: A lawyer in China has sued McDonald's for using mostly English instead of Chinese on its receipts. The lawyer, who said the use of…

McDonald's finds ad on YouTube

July 29, 2007

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. is cashing in on the YouTube phenomenon, and two moonlighting comedians who threw together a Chicken McNuggets video and…