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…

Checkers beefs up development team to support expansion plans

June 14, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has added several new members to its business development team in order to execute its aggressive nationwide expansion strategy.

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…

Checkers beefs up development team to support expansion plans

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June 14, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has added several new members to its business development team in order to execute its aggressive nationwide expansion strategy.

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

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June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…

Wendy's pulls kids' meal CD over adult lyrics

June 13, 2010

Wendy's has pulled one of four music CDs it has been offering in its kids meals. The four CDs were marked as safe for children age 3 and up, but the disco…

Jack in the Box, Burger King earn Effie honors

June 13, 2010

Jack in the Box received two Effie Awards at last week's 42nd Annual Effie Gala, including a gold Effie for last year's rebranding campaign centered around the…

McDonald's frappe sales outpace hot coffees

June 13, 2010

McDonald's executives have touted the success of their coffee program and its impact on same-store sales several times this year, including during the…

Long John Silver's debuts frozen lemonade, Happy Hour

June 13, 2010

Long John Silver's has launched a new beverage line, IceFlow Frozen Lemonade. The ice-blended drinks come in two flavors, Classic Lemonade and Strawberry…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

Wendy's pulls kids' meal CD over adult lyrics

June 13, 2010

Wendy's has pulled one of four music CDs it has been offering in its kids meals. The four CDs were marked as safe for children age 3 and up, but the disco…

Jack in the Box, Burger King earn Effie honors

June 13, 2010

Jack in the Box received two Effie Awards at last week's 42nd Annual Effie Gala, including a gold Effie for last year's rebranding campaign centered around the…

McDonald's frappe sales outpace hot coffees

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June 13, 2010

McDonald's executives have touted the success of their coffee program and its impact on same-store sales several times this year, including during the…

Long John Silver's debuts frozen lemonade, Happy Hour

June 13, 2010

Long John Silver's has launched a new beverage line, IceFlow Frozen Lemonade. The ice-blended drinks come in two flavors, Classic Lemonade and Strawberry…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…