Jack in the Box same-store sales up

August 10, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…

Wendy’s sales up in the midst of menu, store updates

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 10, 2011

First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.

Jack in the Box adds member to board of directors

August 8, 2011

San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. has added Madeleine Kleiner to the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 22.

Culver’s rolls out new TV campaign

August 2, 2011

Culver's continues to evolve its new "Welcome to Delicious" brand campaign with a new TV campaign promoting 100-percent, Midwest-raised, fresh, never-frozen…

In-N-Out threatens 'copycat' with lawsuit

July 25, 2011

Burger Express in Boise, Idaho has received a letter from In-N-Out's legal team asking it to stop using its red, white and yellow color scheme on block…

Burger King rolls out mini sandwiches

July 24, 2011

Burger King Corp. has rolled out the BK Minis, miniature sandwiches that come in four, eight and 12 packs at a suggested retail price of $2.99, $5.99 and…

Investors are lovin’ it: McDonald’s Q2 net income up 15%

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Europe, McCafe offerings boost company's results.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands in Virginia Beach

July 19, 2011

Daniel Wilke, a resident of Virginia Beach, Va., has joined the Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries franchise, with plans to open three locations in the market…

Carl’s Jr. readies for New Zealand debut

July 18, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its first unit in south Auckland, New Zealand Wednesday, the first of up to 50 stores planned in the country.

Burger King selects Starcom as media AOR

July 17, 2011

Burger King Corp. has named Publicis Groupe's Starcom as its new media agency of record.

Whataburger brings back signature Patty Melt

July 10, 2011

Whataburger's signature Patty Melt has returned for a limited time. The customer favorite will be available through Aug. 15 at Whataburger's more than 72…

Hardee’s expands into Kazakhstan

July 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…

Raise a pint: McDonald’s testing English pub burger

July 6, 2011

McDonald's is testing the English Pub Burger in select markets. The Within the Empier blog first reported the burger spotting at a restaurant in Algonquin…

Technomic study: Burger consumption reaches 2-year high

July 6, 2011

A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption has increased considerably since 2009, with nearly 50 percent of today's consumers saying they eat a…

Whataburger names new CEO

June 29, 2011

Whataburger has named Preston Atkinson, current president and chief operating officer, as its new chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Burger King Canada opens three new 20/20 locations

June 29, 2011

As part of Burger King's expansion plan, Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has announced the grand opening of three new restaurants at the Highway 40…

Oh, Canada! Carl’s Jr. opens first restaurant north of the border

June 21, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Jove Franchise Development Corporation has opened the first Carl's Jr. in Canada. The new unit, located in Kelowna…

Burger King names master franchisee in Brazil

June 15, 2011

New York City-based 3G Capital, which bought Burger King in the fall of 2010, is led by three Brazilians. So it seems only fitting that the company has located…

Sold: Arby’s acquired by Roark Capital

June 12, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group has announced an agreement to sell the majority of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. shares to a buyer formed by Roark Capital Group. The…

White Castle slides onto Capitol Hill

June 8, 2011

In a continued year-long celebration of its 90th birthday, White Castle will bring samples of its iconic Sliders to all members of Congress during the…