Immigration officials urged to focus on McDonald's workers

April 30, 2006

Associated Press: U.S. Rep. John Hostettler is suggesting that immigration officials looking for illegal immigrants should investigate businesses which warn…

McDonald's honors U.S. servicemen

April 30, 2006

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For the fifth consecutive year, McDonald's will sponsor Fleet Week USA in Fort Lauderdale. Taking place May 1-7, 2006, Fleet Week USA…

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In and Out VP cannot sue to get his job back

April 30, 2006

Orange County Register: A former In-N-Out Burger executive cannot force the Irvine chain to reinstate his job and must remove statements in his lawsuit that…

Back Yard Burgers reports record Q1

April 27, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. credited Easter Sunday sales for its record first-quarter revenues for the period ended April 2.   Company-owned…

T.V. plastic surgeon to promote Carl's Jr. chicken sandwich

April 27, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. —Dr. Robert Rey, of E! Entertainment Television's plastic surgery reality show Dr. 90210, will promote Carl's Jr.'s new chicken sandwich.…

McDonald's goes after Wendy's

April 27, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's has identified its next big worry: Wendy's. "This is the face of the enemy over the next 18 months," correspondence recently…

White Castle celebrates 85 years

April 27, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle is celebrating 85 years of serving customers.  Since the company's founding in March 1921, more than 16 billion signature White…

Former Burger King CEO received $5MM severance package

April 26, 2006

St. Louis Business Journal: Burger King Corp. granted former chief executive Gregory Brenneman a $5.15 million severance package, while reporting a $1…

McDonald's UK chairman joins global marketing department

April 26, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that Peter Beresford, chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's UK and division president of…

Wendy's Q1 sales down

April 26, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's first-quarter earnings were down slightly. The company said its quarterly earnings declined after lower-than-expected sales at its…

Jack in the Box video used in robbery investigation

April 25, 2006

WOAI.com: A San Antonio Jack in the Box could help investigators catch the crooks who robbed the QSR April 8. Surveillance video captured the faces of the…

Yum profits surge

April 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast-food giant Yum Brands Inc. reported an 11 percent gain in first-quarter profit, led by strong growth in U.S. operations and higher…

McDonald's net income drops for Q1

April 23, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s first-quarter net income fell 14 percent following a tax benefit a year earlier, but sales rose as the company upgraded…

Wendy's appoints new COO

April 23, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced it has named Dave Near as chief operations officer, a new position for the chain.   Near will be…

McDonald's CFO selected as 2006 Chicago Executive of the Year

April 20, 2006

CHICAGO -- The Chicago chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI-Chicago) announced its 2006 Chicago Executive of the Year: Matthew H. Paull…

Burger King appoints investor relations VP

April 20, 2006

MIAMI -- Burger King Corporation announced the appointment of Amy E. Wagner as senior vice president, investor relations effective immediately. According to a…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…

Wendy's expands kids menu

April 19, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced the expansion of its Kids' Meal Choices Menu with two deli sandwiches and a low-fat yogurt and granola cup.   New options now…

New design to save Culver's up to $150,000 per store

April 18, 2006

PRAIRIE du SAC, Wis. — Responding to the rising cost of construction and a desire to expand into urban areas, Culver's has designed and is building a more…