Sonic Corp. elects Kathryn Taylor to board

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January 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. has announced that Kathryn L. Taylor has been elected to its board of directors. Her election was announced at Sonic's annual stockholders…

Humane Society hopes to influence Jack in the Box as stockholder

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January 14, 2010

The Humane Society of the United States is one of several organizations who have lobbied the restaurant industry to improve animal welfare practices in the…

How to brand the new value equation

Sonic is one QSR that is shifting its focus from price to experience, but brands must remember price is still part of the equation.

Carl's Jr. continues franchise expansion in Texas

January 12, 2010

Carl's Jr. continues its focus on its expansion in Texas with the announcement of two franchise agreements that will bring an additional 31 Carl's Jr.

Sexy better-for-you strategy working for Carl's Jr.

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The chain's salad campaign has brought a marked lift in online buzz. And the salads are selling too.

Carl's Jr. continues franchise expansion in Texas

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January 12, 2010

Carl's Jr. continues its focus on its expansion in Texas with the announcement of two franchise agreements that will bring an additional 31 Carl's Jr.

Sexy better-for-you strategy working for Carl's Jr.

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The chain's salad campaign has brought a marked lift in online buzz. And the salads are selling too.

McDonald's USA's Thompson named company's No. 2

January 11, 2010

Don Thompson, president of McDonald's USA, has been named the company's president and chief operating officer. He moves into the role vacated by Ralph Alvarez…

McDonald's UK in effort to reduce methane emissions in cattle

January 11, 2010

British environmentalists have expressed concern regarding methane emissions from cattle as a significant pollutant in the United Kingdom in recent years. Now…

N.J. Burger King franchisee adopts TelServ communications solution

January 11, 2010

Kay Burger Management LLC, a franchisee of Burger King Corp., has selected independent telecommunications consulting firm TelServ NJ LLC to manage its voice…

McDonald's USA's Thompson named company's No. 2

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January 11, 2010

Don Thompson, president of McDonald's USA, has been named the company's president and chief operating officer. He moves into the role vacated by Ralph Alvarez…

McDonald's UK in effort to reduce methane emissions in cattle

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January 11, 2010

British environmentalists have expressed concern regarding methane emissions from cattle as a significant pollutant in the United Kingdom in recent years. Now…

N.J. Burger King franchisee adopts TelServ communications solution

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January 11, 2010

Kay Burger Management LLC, a franchisee of Burger King Corp., has selected independent telecommunications consulting firm TelServ NJ LLC to manage its voice…

Whataburger heats up menu with Jalapeno Week celebration

January 10, 2010

Whataburger is spicing up January's frigid weather with its first-ever Jalapeno Week, starting today. Now through Jan. 17, customers can add jalapenos to any…

Whataburger heats up menu with Jalapeno Week celebration

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January 10, 2010

Whataburger is spicing up January's frigid weather with its first-ever Jalapeno Week, starting today. Now through Jan. 17, customers can add jalapenos to any…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Five QSR execs to watch in 2010

The industry still faces a number of economic challenges this year, and these leaders can move their brands through them.

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

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January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Five QSR execs to watch in 2010

The industry still faces a number of economic challenges this year, and these leaders can move their brands through them.

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…