Eat'n Park installs defibrillators

April 26, 2007

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain Eat'n Park has installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in some of its 76 locations, the company…

Burger King posts 3Q profits

April 26, 2007

Bloomberg: Burger King Holdings Inc., reported third-quarter profit that exceeded analysts estimates on $1 breakfast items and Angus Cheesy Bacon hamburgers.

Wendy's explores possible sale

April 25, 2007

Market Watch: Wendy's International Inc. announced Wednesday that it is considering strategic options to enhance shareholder value, including a possible sale.

Bail set at $350,000 for fast food thief

April 25, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Bond was set at $350,000 Wednesday for William Sanders, 32, a Chicago security guard accused of holding up two fast-food restaurants. In…

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Burger Kings goes to Hollywood, again

April 24, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. announced it has partnered with Columbia Pictures for the theatrical release of Spider-Man 3.   The five week promotion, beginning…

McDonald's partners with Greenpeace

April 23, 2007

Washington Post: McDonald's officials have joined with the environmental activist group Greenpeace in calling for a moratorium on the purchase of soybeans…

Midwest Hardee's to bring back Big Shef

April 23, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is bringing back the Burger Chef Big Shef hamburger for a limited time to the chain's locations in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Ind., Fort…

McDonald's net up 22 percent

April 19, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global same-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.3 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, the company announced. March arked the…

Las Vegas, Phoenix top markets for franchise growth

April 18, 2007

The Business Journal (Phoenix):  Las Vegas and Phoenix took the top two spots in a survey of the nation's 39 largest markets for quick-serve franchise growth.

McDonald's debuts American Idol-inspired Happy Meal toys

April 17, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — From April 20 through May 10, young McDonald's customers will receive one of six superstar toys inspired by American Idol with the purchase…

Texas Whataburgers warns of hepatitis A

April 17, 2007

Corpus Christ Caller-Times: The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen, Texas, Whataburger…

Wendy's names CFO

April 16, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named Jay Fitzsimmons as executive vice president and chief financial officer.   At Wendy's, Fitzsimmons will…

McDonald's franchisees grumbling about costs

April 16, 2007

Chicago Sun-Times: A survey obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times show McDonald's franchisees say the corporation forces them to foot large bills associated with…

Love for Krystal inspires new packaging

April 16, 2007

Local 6 (Kissimmee, Fla.):  Fast-food restaurant Krystal unveiled a new hamburger box and drink cup this week featuring a picture of Jay Barr and an image of…

Carl's Jr. recognized for energy efficiency

April 16, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Restaurant chain Carl's Jr. is one of four companies Southern California Gas Co. will honor for saving money and helping the environment. …

McDonald's to intro new Southwestern salad

April 15, 2007

Brandweek: McDonald's is introducing a premium Southwestern salad this week that includes cilantro-glazed chicken, grilled or crispy, greens, oven-roasted…

Burger King next target of tomato pickers

April 15, 2007

The News-Press (Southwest Florida): Advocates for Florida tomato pickers have begun a campaign to pressure Burger King into paying more for the tomatoes it…

McDonald's comps up in March

April 12, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Same-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants worldwide increased 8.2 percent in March and are up 6.3 percent for the quarter, the…

NRA show to feature eco-friendly products

April 12, 2007

Attendees at the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have a special opportunity this year to look at ways of making their…