McDonald's comps rise 4.7%

March 7, 2006

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday global comparable sales rose 4.7 percent in February. The Oak Brook, Ill., hamburger giant said it saw positive…

Carl's Jr. Feb. same-store sales rise 10 %

March 6, 2006

CKE Restaurants Inc. reported February same-store sales grew 7.3 percent for four weeks ended Feb. 27. Carl's Jr. locations posted a 10 percent rise in…

BK store used for drug deals

March 5, 2006

News-Register: Four teenagers were arrested at gunpoint at a Burger King after officers investigating a potential breaking and entering reportedly discovered…

QSRs upscale to survive

From menu changes to more contemporary designs, the QSR is evolving.

Sales soar at Yum! Brands

March 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Yum! Brands reported that blended comparable-store sales at its U.S. corporate units rose 4 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25.    …

Wendy's adds three salads

March 1, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is rolling out three new Garden Sensations salads in March: Spinach Chicken, Chicken Caesar and Southwest Taco.   "This is the first…

Let the Dr Pepper SONIC Games begin

February 28, 2006

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Olympic-style competition twisted with a mind-boggling question has had more than 80,000 SONIC Drive-In crewmembers guessing 'Where in the…

Back Yard Burgers president resigns

February 27, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —The board of directors of Back Yard Burgers announced plans to separate the chairman and chief executive officer positions. According to a…

McDonald's takes $60 million in pre-tax charges

February 27, 2006

CHICAGO — An acquisition in Brazil and store closings in the United Kingdom will lead McDonald's Corp. to take about $60 million in pre-tax charges in the…

McDonald's kiosk experiment

McDonald's has test marketed many media sales projects, including pay-to-play Wi-Fi Internet access and its current Redbox DVD rental kiosks.

Jack in the Box offers fish filets

February 26, 2006

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box restaurants announced two new menu items featuring deep-fried fish filets.   According to a news release, Jack in the Box guests…

Checkers selects new ad agency

February 26, 2006

MarketWatch: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. selected New York-based Amalgamated to handle creative advertising duties for the approximately 80…

Walnut commission awards McDonald's

February 23, 2006

CARMEL, Calif.— The California Walnut Commission and Walnut Marketing Board have announced McDonald's USA as the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Service…

Jack in the Box reports earnings

February 21, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings totaled $25.2 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with $25.4 million in the same…

McDonald's adds Happy Meal characters

February 21, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is adding characters from the new CGI animated family film, Doogal, to its Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. Beginning Feb. 2…

How legit is the toilet water study?

February 19, 2006

A seventh-grade student at Benito Middle School in New Tampa, Fla., tested the bacteria levels of fast-food ice compared to fast-food toilet water.    "I…

Woman sues McDonald's

February 17, 2006

A lawsuit was filed against McDonald's Corp. on Feb. 16 alleging the McDonald's falsely advertised that its french fries were milk and gluten free.   The…

Harassment carries a hefty price

Until Anita Hill testified in 1991 against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sexual-harassment complaints were rare.

Burger King purse: Richest IPO ever

February 16, 2006

NEW YORK — Burger King's $400 million purse ranks as the richest U.S. restaurant IPO ever as the maker of the Whopper touts a turnaround story to prospective…

Checkers calls up Taxi

February 16, 2006

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of…