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McDonald's May same-store sales rise
June 7, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. said global system-wide sales rose 6.2 percent in May, while total worldwide same-store sales were up 4.5 percent. The…
read nowWendy's cuts trans-fats with new cooking oil
June 7, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — In a move that significantly reduces trans-fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's is making the switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its…
read nowWife of Carl's Jr. founder dies
June 6, 2006
NEW YORK — Margaret Heinz Karcher, wife of Carl Karcher, who founded Carl's Jr., died from liver cancer June 6. She was 91. She served on the board of…
read nowMcDonald's to expand in China
June 5, 2006
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is aiming for 10 percent annual sales growth in China over the next five years despite stiff competition from Yum! Brands KFC.
read nowWhite Castle to celebrate at World of Coca-Cola
June 5, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle and Coca-Cola are celebrating 85 years of history with an interactive White Castle exhibit at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. …
read nowJack in the Box offers '50s flair
June 5, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are featuring the Diner Melt Combo, a modern take on classic favorites: patty melts and malts. According to a news…
read nowTrian Partners purchase larger share of Wendy's
June 1, 2006
Columbus Business Journal: New York-based Trian Partners General Partnership LP and several related entities said in a Securities and Exchange Commission…
read nowQSRs are not ready for self service
May 31, 2006
Chicago Tribune: Shoppers can buy gas, check in for a flight or scan their own groceries without the help of a clerk, but the self-serve kiosks…
read nowCKE Restaurants post strong Q1
May 30, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants credited its new premium menu items for its strong first-quarter sales. According to a news release, Carl's Jr. and…
read nowBurger King Holdings retires $350 million debt
May 29, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. announced that it has retired $350 million in debt, following its initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock…
read nowMcDonald's given pro-bono award
May 29, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced it is the 2006 recipient of the Chicago Legal Clinic Inc. Charles J. O'Laughlin Memorial Award. According to a news…
read nowMcDonald's shareholders want say in severance packages
May 25, 2006
MarketWatch: McDonald's Corp. shareholders supported a proposal May 26 to urge the board of directors to let them have a say on golden parachutes for senior…
read nowWhite Castle rolls out garlic cheese LTO
May 24, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning May 28, Roasted Garlic Cheese slices will make their way back to White Castle's menu for a limited time. According to a news…
read nowYum! Brands sponsors Macro Andretti
May 24, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just weeks after its historic presenting sponsorship of the 132nd Kentucky Derby, Yum! Brands is now backing the Indy 500 car driven by…
read nowWendy's posts first monthly sales gain in 14 months
May 24, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced that more than 20 million sandwiches have been served since the April launch of its Frescata deli sandwich line. "We're…
read nowLife at Wendy's after Dave hasn't been easy
May 24, 2006
USA Today: Wendy's is on the cusp of digging out of fast-food hell. Or falling in deeper. The No. 3 fast-food chain has been battered over the past 18 months…
read nowMcDonald's tightens hiring policies to weed out sex offenders
May 23, 2006
Associated Press: McDonald's has reworked its hiring practices after a Nashville television station reviewed sex offender registries in five states and found…
read nowBurger King IPO debuts
May 17, 2006
NEW YORK — Shares of Burger King Holdings Inc., the world's second-largest hamburger chain, rose 7 percent in their market debut, a sign of strength for IPOs…
read nowGood Times develops 10 more restaurants
May 17, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced plans for the development of 10 additional restaurants during 2006 in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota…
read nowYum! Brands creates quality assurance position
May 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Liewen, 50, to vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position reporting…
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