McDonalds said feed ban won't stop mad cow

January 8, 2006

ABC: McDonalds claims the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposed feed ban will still not fully protect animals or people from mad cow disease (BSE).

Wendy's to add breakfast

January 5, 2006

According to a MarketWatch report, Wendy's turned in weak December sales results Friday, but unveiled more plans to drive sales and shareholder value, as…

Wendy's annoucnes fourth-quarter earnings

January 5, 2006

Wendy's announced preliminary same-store sales results for the fourth quarter, which ended Sunday. Tim Hortons fourth-quarter same-store sales increased 5.…

In Singapore, McDonald's adds rice burgers

January 3, 2006

Reuters:In Singapore , McDonald's has added rice burgers – fried beef slices served between two pressed rice cakes. The largest quick-service restaurant…

Checkers adds loaded fries

January 3, 2006

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants announced a new limited time offer: loaded fries. According to a news release, these bacon, cheddar, chili and/or ranch-topped…

Wendy's repurchases $3.75 million shares

December 29, 2005

Wendy's International announced the buyback of $3.75 million shares of its common stock for $207 million in an accelerated share repurchase transaction.

Arby's Sidekickers loaded with potato and other appetizing bites

December 27, 2005

Burger King to ride 'Kong' coattails with bigger Whopper

December 20, 2005

In honor of the big ape hitting movie screens, Burger King Corp. said it has created one of its biggest burgers ever - the triple Whopper with cheese…

ExxonMobil rolls out new breakfast sandwich line

December 11, 2005

ExxonMobil has introduced a new line of proprietary gourmet breakfast sandwiches at its 680-plus On the Run(R) convenience stores in the U.S. The new…

Microsoft Partners With McDonald's for Global Point-of-Sale Solution

December 11, 2005

McDonald's to incorporate Microsoft into its next-generation point-of-sale platform to help streamline operations, simplify procurement and reduce total cost…

McDonald's CEO focused on basics after loss of two predecessors

December 5, 2005

Most executives would have their hands full just trying to take on the job of CEO at the world's largest fast-food chain.

International Dairy Queen, Inc selects Instill's Promotion Management Solution

December 5, 2005

Instill® Corporation, the leading provider of technology solutions and services for the foodservice industry, today announced that International Dairy Queen…

New research tells hollywood to seek out the ''Golden Arches''

December 4, 2005

New research by NYU Stern Professors C. Samuel Craig, Susan Douglas and William Greene suggests that the number of McDonald's restaurants per capita in a…

McDonalds and Sonic ring in the holidays with reusable stored value cards

December 2, 2005

Two of the nation's most popular quick-service restaurants are making holiday shopping a lot easier with reusable stored-value gift cards.  Now available for…

Jacked Up About Jack in the Box?

November 30, 2005

For the past two months the investment contributors at the Motley Fool have been trying to convince investors that they were being mislead by the management at…

Win $25,000 MasterCard Gift Card at Arby's

Customers using a MasterCard credit card to pay for any purchase at Arby's are automatically entered for a chance to win $25,000 in MasterCard gift cards.

McDonald's: Why don't you just ... ?

November 28, 2005

Pershing Square Capital Management's Bill Ackman unveiled a plan to help McDonald's unlock the hidden value of its substantial real estate portfolio.

Investor details call for McDonald's spinoff

November 21, 2005

Late last month, the largest QSR franchise in the nation McDonald's Corp., said it has no plans to undertake a large-scale restructuring, either through a…

Checkers®/Rally's® Celebrates 20 Years

November 21, 2005

Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest double drive-thru chain, today announced that it is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Checkers® and…

Steak n Shake's shaky stock

November 21, 2005

While you might drive that extra mile for the great taste of the QSR Steak n Shake. You might want to think twice about investing in their stock.