McDonald's Australia testing upscale burger options

October 6, 2014

McDonald's Australia is testing an upscale burger menu at a location in Sydney.

Good Times announces 11.9% same-store sales increase for Q4

October 6, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced that its Good Times' same store sales increased 11.9 percent in its fourth fiscal quarter ending Sept. 30 over the prior…

Wayback Burgers launches national burger eating contest

August 26, 2014

Wayback Burgers announced it will host its seventh annual Triple Triple Burger Eating Contest on Sept. 18. Whichever customer eats the Triple Triple burger the…

CKE Restaurants Holdings surpasses 3,500 restaurants worldwide

August 18, 2014

The opening of a Hardee's in Marassi, Egypt, and a Carl’s Jr. in Conroe, Texas, mark major milestones for CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc.

Customers not 'Satisfried' with Burger King's lower-calorie fries

August 14, 2014

About two-thirds of Burger King Worldwide Inc. stores in the U.S. and Canada are phasing out Satisfries, the restaurant chain's lower-calorie alternative…

Cravings, customization driving higher burger consumption

July 26, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Superman-themed burger includes 6 slices of bacon

May 22, 2013

As part of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures' "Man of Steel," hitting theaters on June 14, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Super Bacon…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's land promotional partnership with 'Man of Steel'

May 16, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced a promotional partnership for…

White Castle marks National Hamburger Month with 25-cent Sliders

April 26, 2013

Throughout May, which is National Hamburger Month, White Castle will host a "Slider-bration" by offering its signature burger for 25 cents.

In-N-Out's Double Double Burger tops consumer ranking

March 26, 2013

The Double-Double Burger from In-N-Out was ranked the "Top Fast Food Burger" in a crowd-sourced ranking from more than 3,000 quick-service restaurant…

Heidi Klum promotes CKE's new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger

March 19, 2013

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have introduced the new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger.

Burger King launches another wave of menu items

The chain is now offering turkey burgers for the first time ever.

Wendy's signs Dick Vitale for Baconator campaign

December 21, 2012

Dick Vitale, known for his colorful basketball commentary on ESPN, has been signed by Wendy's to push its Baconator and Son of Baconator burgers.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's introduce jalapeno turkey burger

December 18, 2012

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are spicing up the holidays with the introduction of the Jalapeno Turkey Burger. The newest addition to the award-winning charbroiled…

Burger King extends Whopper promotion

December 12, 2012

Due to popular demand, Burger King is bringing back its 55-cent deal in honor of the Whopper's 55th anniversary. From Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, customers who…

Burger King rolls out new Whoppers for birthday celebration

October 26, 2012

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the its signature Whopper sandwich, Burger King has rolled out two new, limited-time-only variations in commemorative…

Krystal marks 80th anniversary with 25-cent burgers

October 23, 2012

The Krystal Company will kick off its 80th anniversary Oct. 24 with parties at its 350 restaurants throughout the Southeast. On that day, from 11 a.m. to …

Wendy's introduces Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger

October 1, 2012

Wendy's has introduced its latest bacon offering – the new Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger.

Jack in the Box debuts Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt

September 27, 2012

Beginning today at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is offering a Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt. The new sandwich features sliced steak, grilled onions…

QSRs upgrading to keep pace with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Segment lines blurring as QSRs remodel and fast casuals add drive-thrus.