Arby's parent eyes Wendy's buyout

July 4, 2007

Los Angeles Times: Billionaire Nelson Peltz, a major investor in Wendy's International Inc., said this week that his restaurant company, Arby's parent Triarc…

NYC restaurants fail to post calorie counts

July 4, 2007

The Arizona Republic: McDonald's Corp. and Burger King Holdings Inc. were among chains that ignored a New York rule requiring restaurants list calorie counts…

CKE loses beef with Jack in the Box

July 2, 2007

SAN DIEGO — The U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, Calif., has denied a motion for a preliminary injunction that CKE Restaurants Inc. filed against Jack in the…

Back Yard Burgers designates special shareholder meeting

July 1, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. July 2 announced that it has established a record and special meeting date for its stockholders to consider and vote on…

McDonald's recognized for diversity

July 1, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — For the third consecutive year, McDonald's Corp. is being recognized by Black Enterprise magazine for its company-wide commitment to…

New report examines U.S. fast food market

June 28, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Quick Service Restaurants in the United States 2007" to their…

McDonald's, Winston & Strawn partner for pro bono initiatives

June 28, 2007

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corporation announced June 29 that it has entered a partnership with its law firm Winston & Strawn LLP designed to enhance the…

Big three to defy NY calorie rule

June 28, 2007

FoxNews: Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's are among the chains planning to defy New York City's new rule that they begin posting calorie information on…

CKE comps on the rise

June 27, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales for CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand rose 2.8 percent in the four weeks ended June 18, while comps at the…

White Castle crowns griddle champ

June 26, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Susan Childress, a White Castle employee from Louisville, Ky., has won the title of the fastest griddler at White Castle for 2007. This is…

McDonald's new look boosts European sales

June 26, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's has remade about a third of its 6,400 European restaurants, boosting sales by about 9 percent. The company plans to remodel restaurants at…

Jack in the Box intros Chocolate Overload Cake

June 24, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants has introduced a decadent new dessert – the Chocolate Overload Cake.

Yum eyed as potential Wendy's buyer

June 24, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Yum Brands Inc., operator of KCF, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurant brands, could be a match for the Wendy's hamburger chain…

Burger King managers go back to school

June 24, 2007

Miami Herald: Burger King is participating in the third annual Great American Teach-a-Thon by encouraging its managers to volunteer and teach a class at a…

Wendy's expands breakfast menu

June 21, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is expanding its new breakfast menu to more than 75 additional restaurant markets across the U.S. The move comes after an extended test…

Nathan's Famous reports year-end results

June 21, 2007

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. June 22 reported results for its fiscal year ended March 25, 2007.   Earnings from continued operations increased 3…

Sonic net off 13 percent

June 21, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY — Comparable-store sales for drive-in restaurant chain Sonic Corp. grew 4 percent in the third quarter ended May 31, 2007, the company…

Malaysia to ban fast food ads

June 21, 2007

CTV: Malaysia will ban fast food advertisements during children's television shows, an official announced June 22, saying poor eating habits are causing a rise…

McDonald's franchisee sued over employee, manager relationship

June 20, 2007

Law.com: A teenage girl has sued Haronmar Inc., the franchise owner of a McDonald's restaurant in Coral Springs, Fla., following a nearly yearlong sexual…

Bigger burgers beef up business

Burger sizes and prices are changing the quick-serve landscape.