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…

Burger King selects mcgarrybowen as AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 31, 2011

Burger King Corp. announced today that it has selected mcgarrybowen as its lead agency of record in the U.S.

Burger King stops airing ad following U.S. Postal Service complaint

May 23, 2011

According to Fox News, the U.S. Postal Service has reached a settlement with Burger King over an ad campaign last year that portrayed a letter carrier becoming…

Whataburger introduces new chicken sandwich

May 22, 2011

Whataburger today announced the Honey Mustard Chicken Club, its newest menu item available for a limited time only. The new chicken sandwich, with a choice of…

In-N-Out opens in Texas to fanfare, welcomed by Whataburger

May 11, 2011

California's iconic In-N-Out Burger opened two units in Texas Wednesday, generating overnight campers, long lines, police protection and even some tears of joy.

White Castle brings home the bacon with new savory items

May 11, 2011

White Castle is adding a list of savory flavors to its menu from now until July 2. Featured for a limited-time are White Castle's Bacon and Cheddar Slider…

White Castle calls for Hall of Fame Cravers

May 3, 2011

White Castle is now seeking entries for its 11th annual Cravers Hall of Fame Contest.

Boardwalk signs Virginia expansion deal

May 3, 2011

A week after signing an expansion deal to open new restaurants in Alabama, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed another agreement to open its first…

Where’s the beets? Vegetarian options rare in QSR segment

Analysts say the demand for vegetarianism isn't high enough to warrant a spot on the competitive menu space.

White Castle marks 90th birthday throughout May

May 1, 2011

White Castle continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary throughout May by also marking National Hamburger Month with special promotions and events.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands to Alabama

April 27, 2011

Maryland-based Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in Alabama. The unit will open soon in…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s new ad campaign reinforces identity

April 26, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's aren't necessarily known for embracing subtle, conservative ad campaigns. Their latest promotion is no different.

Carl’s Jr. opens in Panama City

April 25, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has opened its first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Panama, located at the Tocumen Panama International Airport in Panama City.

Nordic Region McDonald's gets a taste of nostalgia

April 20, 2011

McDonald's celebrated its 56th birthday earlier this week and, in celebration, Europe's Nordic region has rolled out the 1955 burger, named for the year…

Burger King Whopper Bar hits Vegas

April 18, 2011

Burger King's Whopper Bar has expanded into Las Vegas, the concept's first location west of the Mississippi River.

Burger King settles lawsuit with franchisees

April 17, 2011

After a year and a half battle over value meal pricing, Burger King Corp. and the National Franchisee Association (NFA) have reached a mutual agreement to…

Burger King proposes offering of senior discount notes

April 14, 2011

Burger King Capital Holdings LLC, parent company of Burger King Holdings Inc., has announced the launch of an offering of senior discount notes due in 2019.