Jack in the Box adds Bacon Breakfast Jack to the menu

January 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants introduced the Bacon Breakfast Jack, a twist on the chain's classic Breakfast Jack sandwich that traditionally comes…

CKE Restaurants Inc. hires marketing and media VP

January 4, 2007

CARPINTERIA Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced the appointment of Anne Blumenstein as vice president of regional marketing and media for its Carl's Jr.

Wendy's Q4 comps up 3.1%

January 4, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. said same-store sales increased 3.1 percent at U.S. company stores and 2.7 percent at U.S. franchised restaurants…

Sonic Q1 comps up 3.4%

January 3, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced results for its first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2006.   Sonic's…

Carl's Jr. rolls out Chipotle Chicken Salad

January 3, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced the introduction of its Chipotle Chicken Salad.   The new salad features a freshly made, crispy tortilla shell…

McDonald's named restaurant marketer of the year

January 3, 2007

The Media Post: The 21st-century McDonald's engages in target marketing, and has dipped its toe into digital media. It's expanding its menu to reach new…

Burger King appoints Kerry Foods marketer as U.K. chief

January 2, 2007

Marketing Week: Burger King is boosting its marketing team with the appointment of Sarah Power as its top marketer in the United Kingdom. She joins the chain…

Trans-fats, lawsuits and E. coli dominate 2006 headlines

For some operators, 2006 was a year to forget.

Burger King speaks about U.K. ad ban

December 27, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. expects minimal impact to its earnings as a result of the United Kingdom's ban on children's advertising, said Burger King's…

Good Times reports solid 2006

December 27, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced the results of their fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Sept. 30, 2006.   The company reported a net…

Wendy's manager steals $50,000

December 26, 2006

Associated Press: A former Wendy's manager faces six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $50,000 from the restaurant during a two-year period.

Burger King sells 2 million Xbox games

December 21, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King said it has sold more than 2 million BK Xbox games in just four weeks.   According to a news release, the BK games join the ranks of…

McDonald's employee retires after 30 years

December 20, 2006

West Virginia Herald: When Sonja Shearer started as a cashier at the new McDonald's in 1970, she made $1.25 an hour and sold hamburgers and french fries for…

McDonald's tests dollar menu at breakfast

December 19, 2006

The Associated Press: Cheap breakfasts are becoming fast food's latest battle zone. Seeking to protect its profitable morning daypart turf, McDonald's is…

Former employee sues Wendy's for sexual harassment

December 17, 2006

News Day: A former Wendy's employee is suing the company for sexual harassment. The woman said she was sexually harassed by one of her managers after having a…

McDonald's employee steals $2,000 in credit cards

December 17, 2006

The Citizen: A New Hampshire McDonald's employee was arrested for allegedly stealing customers' credit-card numbers. Police said the drive-thru worker…

Burger King goes to Japan

December 14, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Corporation has awarded exclusive development rights for Japan to Burger King Japan Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Lotte Co. Ltd. and…

McDonald's Arch Card makes fashion statement in New York

December 12, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Arch Card made a stylish statement in New York City Dec. 13 as McDonald's hosted the 'load it, gift it, love it...now wear it…

Sonic Drive-In becomes first sponsor of NASHVILLE STAR

December 7, 2006

NEW YORK — The USA Network and Sonic Drive-In have teamed up for a multimedia co-branded marketing partnership.   The campaign debuts Jan. 11 during USA…

McDonald's Nov. comps up 6.2%

December 7, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — November was a good month for the world's largest restaurant chain.   "McDonald's ongoing emphasis on delivering a superior customer…