Sean "Diddy" Combs partners with Burger King

October 9, 2006

United Press International: Sean "Diddy" Combs has signed on with Burger King as an all-around ambassador for the U.S. fast-food chain.   "We expect this to…

Commentary: NFL and college football equals big-time sales

Are you targeting football fans? You should be.  

Sonic expects to repurchase 19% of outstanding common stock

October 8, 2006

OKLAHOMA CITY — Following its Dutch Auction Sonic expects to repurchase about 19 percent of its outstanding common stock. (Read also Sonic modifies Dutch…

Burger King rolls out 3 unique Xbox games

October 4, 2006

MIAMI — Getting a jump on the holiday shopping season, Burger King announced it will begin selling three Xbox/Xbox 360 video games beginning Nov. 19. …

Wendy's posts solid third quarter comps, highest since '04

October 4, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced that preliminary same-store sales rose 4.1 percent at domestic company-owned stores and 3.9 percent at…

Monopoly promo returns to McDonald's

October 3, 2006

The Associated Press: McDonald's Corp. launched the latest version of its annual Monopoly game promotion Oct. 3, marking the fourth straight year for the…

Wendy's completes Tim Hortons spin-off

October 1, 2006

The Associated Press — Tim Hortons became an independent company Sept. 29 as parent Wendy's International Inc. completed its spin-off of the Canadian…

Jack in the Box rolls out Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich

October 1, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box introduced a new Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich. According to a news release, the item features marinated sirloin…

Wendy's responds to noteholder lawsuit

September 27, 2006

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. said Wendy's will respond to a minority noteholder lawsuit alleging the burger chain violated the terms of its stock…

McDonald's Australia launches PR campaign to combat Fast Food Nation

September 26, 2006

The Age: The McDonald's Australia public relations team is conducting a nation-wide campaign that encourages consumers to ignore the negative publicity…

McDonald's Australia sets new labeling standards

September 26, 2006

Associated Press: McDonald's Australia is setting new standards for fast-food producers by increasing nutritional labeling on products with Percentage Daily…

McDonald's partners with PacificNet to build Asian market

September 25, 2006

HONG KONG — McDonald's Corp. has selected a new company to provide Web-based quality management services in the Asia-Pacific region.   The quick-service…

Krystal sponsors eating competition

September 25, 2006

Atlanta Journal Constitution: A professional eater downed 53 Krystal hamburgers at an Atlanta eating competition sponsored by Krystal hamburgers. The eater…

McDonald's operator makes a splash with digital signage

Do colorful digital graphics enhance the in-store experience?

Jack in the Box raises $275,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

September 24, 2006

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The Jack in the Box Foundation held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $275,000 for the…

McDonald's to serve all-day breakfast

September 24, 2006

USA TODAY: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the QSR giant would take on breakfast-all-day kingpins Denny's and IHOP. McDonald's is the far-away…

Carl's Jr. raises $300,000 for breast cancer

September 21, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced that customers supporting an in-store restaurant fundraising program in May 2006 donated more than $300,000 for…

McDonald's operator hosts video game competition

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — A Dallas-area McDonald's operator is hosting the first Midnight Gaming Championship.   According to a news release, the initiative appeals to a…

McDonald's considers serving breakfast all day

September 20, 2006

  The Chicago Tribune: Jim Skinner, chief executive at McDonald's Corp., told investment bankers at a Sept. 20 conference that it is testing a new kitchen…

McDonald's beefs up staff skills with online courses

September 19, 2006

Scotsman.com: McDonald's is set to beef up its staff's literacy and numeric skills with an online tutor. The online teaching offers Standard Grade-equivalent…