Michigan man breaks Blimpy Burger record

June 19, 2007

Spokesman-Review (Ann Arbor, Mich.): University of Michigan graduate James Rocker made history at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger on June 6 by eating a 40-patty…

Burger King Japanese expansion boosts New Zealand beef

June 19, 2007

National Business Review (New Zealand): Burger King will use beef imported from New Zealand when it re-enters the Japanese market over the next few years. The…

In-N-Out sues alleged copycat

June 18, 2007

KSL News (Salt Lake City):  In-N-Out Burger has filed a 30-page trademark infringement lawsuit against Chadders Restaurant in American Fork, Utah, alleging…

Unauthorized Wendy's shut down

June 18, 2007

Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette (Illinois): Wendy's International sought a temporary restraining order against the operators of a recently reopened restaurant…

Burger King among Indiana Jones promo partners

June 17, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO — The upcoming Indiana Jones movie will be supported by a slate of promotional partners including Burger King and MARS North America, with more…

Wendy's confirms sales talk, revises earnings outlook

June 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced June 18 that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors, which is reviewing the company's strategic…

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QSR's use the local approach to attract community customers.

McDonald's appoints new Michigan manager

June 12, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has appointed Terry Reese as the new vice president and general manager of the Michigan region, overseeing more than 53…

Good Times comps increase 9 percent

June 12, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported May same-store sales increased 9.3 percent, driven by the introduction of the new Bambino burger and its…

McDonald's hires moms to blog

June 11, 2007

Chain Leader: McDonald's is hoping to counteract misconceptions about its restaurants by giving six moms access to restaurants and having them blog about what…

Burger King, Visa partner on free-meal promotion

June 11, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King and Visa have partnered on the Fastest Way to a Free Meal promotion.   Burger King customers can earn a free meal by using their Visa…

Father's Day Frosty sales to benefit foster children

June 11, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is hosting its first Father's Day Frosty Weekend — an event designed to help the more than 114,000 U.S. children in foster care.

DQ intros all-beef hot dogs

June 11, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen is beefing up its food menu with the addition of All American, all new, all-beef hot dogs beginning in July at all Dairy…

McDonald's diner bitten by a rat

June 10, 2007

Monsters & Critics: A female student who was bitten by rat in a China McDonald's has been awarded more than 2,000 yuan ($261 U.S. dollars) in compensation…

Burger King reopens in Japan

June 10, 2007

Forbes: Burger King has opened its first restaurant in Japan's district of Tokyo's Shinjuku, after a six-year hiatus.   The fast-food chain exited the Japanese…

Back Yard Burgers to be acquired

June 10, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with BBAC, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, BBAC Merger Sub, Inc.…

A&W, Long John Silver's concepts struggling

June 7, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: Officials from Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the A&W and Long John Silver's brands, are disappointed the company hasn't…

McDonald's comps up in May

June 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 8.7 percent in May, the company announced.   Systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants…

Nathan's Famous sells Miami Subs

June 7, 2007

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has announced the sale of its subsidiary, Miami Subs Corporation to Miami Subs Capital Partners I Inc., an investment…

Customers to create Wendy's new burger

June 6, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. is embarking on a 25-city North American tour and a create-a-burger contest to gather ideas for its next menu item.