Wendy's/Arby's Group earns Adoption-Friendliest workplace title

September 23, 2010

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has listed its fourth annual Best Adoption-Friendly workplaces, recognizing the top 100 organizations in the U.S. for…

Extreme makeover: Burger King's new owners may face costly reimaging

September 22, 2010

Brazilian investment company 3G Capital's $4 billion purchase of Burger King may be getting even more expensive.

Turkish ministry files complaint over Burger King meat contamination

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September 21, 2010

Investigations continue in Turkey of alleged claims that the country's Burger King chain sold 160,000 salmonella and listeria-contaminated hamburger patties.

Ronald McDonald Charities opens 300th house

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September 21, 2010

On Sept. 29, 2010, the new Ronald McDonald House will celebrate its grand opening of the third house in metro St. Louis and its 300th location in the world.

Strawberry Shortcake added to Happy Meals

September 20, 2010

McDonald's restaurants have signed a deal with licensing agent Cookie Jar and American Greetings Properties to incorporate Strawberry Shortcake characters in…

Ghana to get the Golden Arches

September 20, 2010

McDonald's continues to spread its arches throughout the world. The chain is considering an expansion into Ghana in early 2011.

The Slider welcomes flavorful counterparts

September 19, 2010

From Sept. 26 through Oct. 30, the original White Castle Slider will be joined on the menu by a handful of flavorful alternatives, including garlic cheese…

Checkers spreads throughout Brooklyn

September 19, 2010

Four Checkers Drive-In Restaurants will open in the Brooklyn, N.Y. area beginning in late September. A multi-store development agreement was signed with Kalex…

McDonald's joins LONMARK International board

September 16, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has become a sponsor member, and board of director member, of LONMARK International, a non-profit international association that has been…

Boardwalk Burgers ready for Sunshine State debut

September 16, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries will open its first Florida location - in Boca Raton - in November.

Carl's Jr. spreads deep in the heart of Texas

September 16, 2010

More than 100 Carl's Jr. hamburger restaurants will open up within the next decade throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Arby's whittles down AOR search

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September 15, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. has narrowed down its search for a new national agency of record.

Wendy's unveils new $5 combo options

September 15, 2010

Wendy's has embraced the power of choice, introducing "Pick 2 for $4.99" meal deals to complement the chain's new Garden Sensations salads.

New ad attacks McDonald's ... Is it fair?

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September 14, 2010

A new ad debuting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday points the finger at McDonald’s Corp. for an increase in heart disease.

Sonic reports sales, unit openings drop

September 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Aug. 31.

McDonald's, WFAN celebrate third annual football contest

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September 13, 2010

McDonald's Tri-State Area restaurants - including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - and WFAN have announced they are joining forces once again for…

Burger King Canada expands breakfast menu

Burger King Canada has extended its breakfast menu to include Seattle's Best Coffee, BK Breakfast Bowls and a classic stack of pancakes.

Arby's Canada is thinking GJP

September 12, 2010

A Toronto-based company has been named the Canadian agency of record for Arby's. GJP Advertising will assume all creative and media duties for the chain's…

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Whataburger to offer free shakes

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September 8, 2010

Whataburger is offering free, 4-ounce samplings of its famous shakes on Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. for dine-in customers. The promotion is a tribute to…