Thomas-family owned Wendy's franchise deploys WAND Digital Restaurant

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May 25, 2010

Wendy's franchisee Thomas 5 Ltd., which is owned by members of the Dave Thomas family, has deployed a WAND Digital Restaurant in several of its restaurant…

Okla. Carl's Jr. franchisee deploys Tetherball mobile loyalty program

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May 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. franchisee Star Chasers Oklahoma has partnered with Tetherball, an industry leader in mobile loyalty and rewards solutions, in the launch of a…

Burger King names DTT Surveillance premier alliance partner

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May 25, 2010

Burger King Corp. has entered into a premier alliance agreement with DTT Surveillance. DTT, a leading manufacturer of digital surveillance technology and loss…

Wendy's/Arby's completes new $650M secured credit facility

May 24, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC has completed a new $650 million senior secured credit facility that was used to pay down debt and refinance for a better…

NRA: Planet Retail session offers case studies for international expansion

Identify growing markets that are unsaturated, panelists said — then learn from leading QSR wins and losses.

Wendy's/Arby's completes new $650M secured credit facility

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May 24, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC has completed a new $650 million senior secured credit facility that was used to pay down debt and refinance for a better…

NRA: Planet Retail session offers case studies for international expansion

Identify growing markets that are unsaturated, panelists said — then learn from leading QSR wins and losses.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's launch value-added My Coke Rewards programs

May 23, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are offering guests twice the rewards as part of the My Coke Rewards program. With each purchase of a large fountain soda, guests…

Burger King franchisee value meal suit results in mixed ruling

May 23, 2010

The battle between Burger King and the National Franchise Association, which represents a large bloc of the company's franchisees, has been partially resolved.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's launch value-added My Coke Rewards programs

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May 23, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are offering guests twice the rewards as part of the My Coke Rewards program. With each purchase of a large fountain soda, guests…

Burger King franchisee value meal suit results in mixed ruling

May 23, 2010

The battle between Burger King and the National Franchise Association, which represents a large bloc of the company's franchisees, has been partially resolved.

$2 price point could be game changing, at least for Taco Bell

May 20, 2010

In less than a week, the quick-service industry has experienced two dramatic price-point shifts at both ends of the spectrum. First Taco Bell introduced the $…

Burger King, Taco Bell kick off summer promotions

May 20, 2010

Beginning today, Burger King Corp. offers thousands of fans a rare chance to "hit the track" with Tony Stewart as he races toward Victory Lane at the Daytona…

McDonald's top manager succeeds by focusing on people

Norma Hernandez was named one of 141 of the company's best managers this year. Here's a look at how she got there.

$2 price point could be game changing, at least for Taco Bell

May 20, 2010

In less than a week, the quick-service industry has experienced two dramatic price-point shifts at both ends of the spectrum. First Taco Bell introduced the $…

Burger King, Taco Bell kick off summer promotions

May 20, 2010

Beginning today, Burger King Corp. offers thousands of fans a rare chance to "hit the track" with Tony Stewart as he races toward Victory Lane at the Daytona…

McDonald's top manager succeeds by focusing on people

Norma Hernandez was named one of 141 of the company's best managers this year. Here's a look at how she got there.

HSUS, PETA to address Yum!, McDonald's shareholders

May 19, 2010

Two animal rights groups will be addressing shareholders of the leading quick-service restaurant companies today at their annual meetings.   As shareholders…

Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

HSUS, PETA to address Yum!, McDonald's shareholders

May 19, 2010

Two animal rights groups will be addressing shareholders of the leading quick-service restaurant companies today at their annual meetings.   As shareholders…