Sonic Q3 net down 34.5%, appoints new CMO

June 21, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to be impacted by the challenging economic environment, as evident in its third quarter earnings report. Meanwhile, the company also…

QSRs to benefit short-term from China currency move

June 21, 2010

Quick-service restaurant chains with a large presence in China will likely see a boost after that country said it would allow its currency to appreciate…

CSPI threatens suit over McDonald's use of toys in Happy Meals

June 21, 2010

Health advocate organization Center for Science in the Public Interest is not too happy with McDonald's Happy Meals. The nonprofit organization has served the…

Should McDonald's help solve the childhood obesity epidemic?

With its marketing prowess, the chain certainly has the ability to be a change agent. But does it need to?

Burger King courts Twilight fans with Eclipse promo

June 20, 2010

Burger King Corp. has once again teamed with Summit Entertainment for an exclusive, multi-faceted promotion of the third installment of the Twilight series…

QSRs line up investor conference presentations

June 20, 2010

Several quick-service restaurant companies have announced upcoming investor events, including:   Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global…

Gay organization severs ties with McDonald's over ad in France

June 20, 2010

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has cut off any future relationship with McDonald's and its subsidiaries after an ad featuring a gay teenager…

Burger King courts Twilight fans with Eclipse promo

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June 20, 2010

Burger King Corp. has once again teamed with Summit Entertainment for an exclusive, multi-faceted promotion of the third installment of the Twilight series…

QSRs line up investor conference presentations

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June 20, 2010

Several quick-service restaurant companies have announced upcoming investor events, including:   Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global…

Gay organization severs ties with McDonald's over ad in France

June 20, 2010

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has cut off any future relationship with McDonald's and its subsidiaries after an ad featuring a gay teenager…

Culver's spices up summer with 3-Pepper Chipotle sandwiches

June 17, 2010

Culver's is heating up summer with two new sandwiches: 3-Pepper Chipotle ButterBurger and 3-Pepper Chipotle Chicken Sandwich. The 3-Pepper Chipotle…

Culver's spices up summer with 3-Pepper Chipotle sandwiches

June 17, 2010

Culver's is heating up summer with two new sandwiches: 3-Pepper Chipotle ButterBurger and 3-Pepper Chipotle Chicken Sandwich. The 3-Pepper Chipotle…

Burger King issues teaser for Kinect for Xbox 360 fall promo

June 16, 2010

Burger King Corp. has partnered with Microsoft to support the launch of the highly anticipated Kinect for Xbox 360, where the player is the controller. Hitting…

Whataburger to offer breakfast sandwich giveaway

June 16, 2010

Whataburger is treating its customers to a free breakfast sandwich during a customer appreciation event June 22. From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., all 700-plus stores…

McDonald's names Henny Penny global equipment supplier of the year

June 16, 2010

Henny Penny Corp.'s new Low Oil Volume open fryer has earned the restaurant equipment manufacturer the honor of being named McDonald's 2009 Worldwide Equipment…

Burger King issues teaser for Kinect for Xbox 360 fall promo

June 16, 2010

Burger King Corp. has partnered with Microsoft to support the launch of the highly anticipated Kinect for Xbox 360, where the player is the controller. Hitting…

Whataburger to offer breakfast sandwich giveaway

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June 16, 2010

Whataburger is treating its customers to a free breakfast sandwich during a customer appreciation event June 22. From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., all 700-plus stores…

McDonald's names Henny Penny global equipment supplier of the year

June 16, 2010

Henny Penny Corp.'s new Low Oil Volume open fryer has earned the restaurant equipment manufacturer the honor of being named McDonald's 2009 Worldwide Equipment…

McDonald's leads in sales but lags in customer satisfaction

June 15, 2010

A new report on customer satisfaction from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) on five industries, including the quick-service segment, reveals…

McDonald's leads in sales but lags in customer satisfaction

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June 15, 2010

A new report on customer satisfaction from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) on five industries, including the quick-service segment, reveals…