New BK management sends franchisees to bed earlier

December 15, 2010

Nocturnal Burger King fans craving a Whopper at 1:59 a.m. are now going to have to wait it out. The company, under new management, has decided it will no…

McDonald’s New Year’s resolution: 200 units in China

December 14, 2010

McDonald’s has its resolution for 2011 in place, and it includes as many as 200 new restaurants in China.

Japanese get a slice of BK’s Pizza Burger

December 9, 2010

In September, New Yorkers got their first taste of Burger King’s Pizza Burger, served at the company’s Whopper Bar in Times Square.

Hardee’s sales up big from last year

December 7, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, reported a 12.2 percent decrease in total revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, ended…

Iconic LTO McRib buoys McDonald’s sales

December 7, 2010

McDonald’s Corp.’s global same-store sales increased 4.8 percent in November behind strong sales of the fan favorite LTO McRib and McCafe beverages.

McDonald’s continues investment in India

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s will invest Rs350 crore – or about $78 million – in the Indian city of Ahmedabad throughout the next four years.

Room for dessert? BK launches Dessert Bar

December 5, 2010

A few months after announcing it was testing a Dessert Bar in London, Burger King’s new concept has officially opened in the city.

Testing, testing McDonald’s, Wendy’s trying out new items

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

Perhaps inspired by health-conscious trends, McDonald’s is testing out a fresh garden wrap in the Brevard County, Fla. Market.

BK UK jumps on digital menu boards

November 29, 2010

More than 700 Burger King restaurants throughout the United Kingdom now feature sharper, more modern digital menu boards. The boards replace traditional…

ZhuZhu Pets take over Burger King

November 29, 2010

For a limited time, Burger King Kids’ Meals will feature ZhuZhu Pets. Four characters will be introduced each week for four weeks, giving kids the chance to…

BK Canada customers get whiplash

November 28, 2010

Burger King Restaurants of Canada have turned up the heat just in time for Old Man Winter. New to the lineup is the Whiplash Whopper, the spiciest burger to…

Krystal contest features a box full of cash

November 28, 2010

Opening gift boxes won't be the only exciting experience this winter. Krystal’s new design-a-box contest features a grand prize of $10,000.

The evolution of the value menu

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Permanent discount offerings are tricky to balance at already low-price point QSRs.

It’s Electric! Dutch McDonald’s offering vehicle charging stations

November 23, 2010

One McDonald’s franchisee in The Netherlands is really thinking ahead. Panky Nefkens, who operates McDonald’s in Lelystad and Almere, is now offering his…

Giving thanks for the Slider stuffing recipe

November 22, 2010

If you can’t justify bringing a Big Crave Case to the Thanksgiving table, sneak some Sliders into the trimmings instead. White Castle has released its turkey…

McDonald's aggressive growth plan in China on track

November 21, 2010

Shortly after the start of 2010, McDonald's celebrated the opening of its first Hamburger University training center in mainland China. Coinciding with the…

McDonald's U.K. decks the halls

November 21, 2010

McDonald's U.K. is rolling out the red carpet for St. Nicholas this year, launching a new ad campaign for the return of its "festive menu," which includes the…

Bonus points for Jack in the Box

November 18, 2010

Jack in the Box has brought back its Bonus Jack, complete with its secret sauce. The burger originally debuted in the 1970s.

McDonald's taps new communications director for NY region

November 17, 2010

Cheryll Forsatz has been named communications director for the McDonald's New York Metro Region. The newly created position entails advising the region's…

Sweet ride: CKE Restaurants' promo features Black Beauty car

November 17, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, is offering up a chance to win the Black Beauty Car from "The Green Hornet."