McDonald's job leads to successful career

May 6, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Shirley Chang was working as a cardiac nurse in 1984 when she applied for a part-time job at Taiwan's first McDonald's. Now Chang is…

Jack in the Box launches Blackberry shake

May 6, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have announced the debut of the Blackberry Shake, now available in restaurants nationwide.    The Blackberry Shake…

CKE announces key executive hires

May 3, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced today several key hires for its Carl's Jr. and Hardees brands.   Noah Griggs has been appointed to the…

McDonald's planning UAE expansion

May 3, 2007

Gulfnews.com: McDonalds plans to open at least 10 new restaurants in the United Arab Emirates this year. The company already has 44 restaurants in the UAE and…

Triarc CEO to receive $50 million in retirement

May 3, 2007

Reuters: Triarc Cos Inc., parent company of the Arby's concept, said its chairman and chief executive, activist investor Nelson Peltz, will receive $50 million…

Comps up at CKE brands

May 2, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at Carl's Jr. restaurants rose 2.2 percent for the four-week period ended April 23 compared with a same-store sales…

Jack in the Box intros premium burger

May 2, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Burger chain Jack in the Box has added a 1/3-pound Sirloin Burger to its menu, the company announced.   The new burger is available in two…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's conducting cancer awareness campaign

May 1, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants across the United States are conducting a three-week, in-store fundraiser benefiting breast cancer…

Two Wendy's managers rob a fellow manager

April 30, 2007

TheINDYNewsChannel: Investigators have made two arrests in a case involving three Wendy's restaurant managers.   Police said two managers of a Wendy's…

Hong Kong restaurants attracting working poor

April 30, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Resident of Hong Kong who are down on their luck are increasingly turning to 24-hour fast food restaurants for shelter. The term…

Triac chief departs in style

April 30, 2007

Reuters: Nelson Peltz, chairman and chief executive of Arby's parent The Triarc Companies, will receive $50 million when he steps down in June. Peltz will…

Burger King adds summertime sweets

April 30, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King restaurants have announced the addition of several summertime treats: The Oreo BK Sundae Shake, Butterfinger Pie, Icee Floats and Mocha BK…

Burger King releases quarterly earnings, comps increase

April 30, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. reported system-wide same store sales increased 3.2 percent for the third quarter of its 2007 fiscal year, making it the 13th…

Sale talk boosts Wendy's shares

April 26, 2007

Cincinnati Enquirer: Shares of hamburger chain Wendy's International soared Thursday after the company said it was exploring a possible sale. Wendy's has…

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…