Build-A-Bear Workshop featured in McDonald's Happy Meal

May 11, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop announces a special McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal partnership. According to a news release, this unique…

Industry fights Fast Food Nation

May 10, 2006

Chicago Tribune: The author of the best-selling "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" has a new book out for kids that covers some of the…

Triarc declares special cash dividends

May 10, 2006

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the second installment of its previously announced special cash dividends.

Commentary: Burger King has shown 'progress'

May 10, 2006

MarketWatch: Although it is one of the most recognized brands in the world and the self-proclaimed "King" of America's most ubiquitous culinary icon, fast…

McDonald's global comparable sales up 6.2% in April

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants worldwide increased 5.5 percent in April. Global…

McDonald's to provide free Wi-Fi at world's largest tech show

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to more than 60,000 attendees as the official Wi-Fi sponsor of the 200…

Carl's Jr. awards $60,000 in scholarships

May 8, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced the award recipients of the 2006 La Estrella Latina de Carl's Jr. Scholarship Program. In an effort to award…

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Woman claims Rally's served her a razor with sandwich

May 4, 2006

Associated Press: Northern Indiana police are investigating a woman's claim that a razor blade in a fish sandwich she ate cut the inside of her throat. The…

Checkers worker tosses grease at customer

May 4, 2006

Associated Press: A fast-food worker tossed a cup of hot grease on a customer, giving the woman second- and third-degree burns on her arms and chest…

Checkers comps rise 3% in Q1

May 4, 2006

TAMPA, Fla.—Checkers Drive-In Restaurants said same-store sales at its company-owned units rose 3 percent for the quarter ended March 27. It did not report…

Carl's Jr. fights breast cancer

May 3, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. restaurants are rallying customers and employees to join them in a month-long in-store fund-raiser benefiting breast cancer…

Yum! Brands debuts network T.V. advertising

May 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…

Checkers Drive-in helps U.S. military

May 3, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced it is teaming up with America Supports You and Operation Gratitude to send care packages to U.S.

Jack in the Box worker murdered at restaurant

May 2, 2006

SanDiego.com:  Sherman Heights, Calif., Police officers found a 22-year-old Jack in the Box employee dead outside the store's entrance. Witnesses told police…

CKE Restaurants post solid April sales

May 2, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE restaurants reported positive numbers for the four weeks ended April 24. Carl's Jr. same-store sales increased 1.3 percent while…

Kahala Corp. creates new cafe

May 2, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kahala Corp., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor ("Company"), announced that it has launched its 11th quick-service restaurant concept …

Friendly's launches new burgers

May 1, 2006

WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly's is adding three new Colossal Burgers and one classic flavor in an eight-week limited-time offer. The new items include:   Philly…

Burgerville recycles trash and leftover food

May 1, 2006

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Holland Inc. announced it has implemented a composting pilot program at its Salmon Creek, Wash., Burgerville location.  According to a…

Gas prices take a bite of profits

April 30, 2006

SanDiego.com: Record gas prices will likely take a bite out of profits at Jack In The Box and other fast-food chains, at least if history is a guide.