Sonic traffic flat, comps down 4.5% for Q4

October 20, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced systemwide same-store sales were down 4.5 percent for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31 versus a decline of 0.…

TUI University to give college credit for McDonald's management training

October 20, 2009

TUI University, a leader in online education, has entered into an alliance with McDonald's management training center Hamburger University. As part of the…

Carl's Jr. goes Italian with Parmesan Chicken Sandwich

October 20, 2009

Carl's Jr. restaurants has launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich features a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with…

Part II: Stacking up to McDonald's

QSRweb.com takes a look at how the smaller chains have fared during the recession.

Burger King brings Whopper Bar to Asia

October 19, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced the opening of its first Whopper Bar restaurant in the company's Asia-Pacific region.   The first Whopper Bar restaurant in…

Burger King names Premium Surge exclusive toy incentive supplier

October 18, 2009

Premium Surge Promotions, provider of product-based marketing, has announced that Burger King Corp. has named it the restaurant chain's premiums manufacturing…

Stacking up to McDonald's

If the burger giant won the recession, how did the other QSRs fare?

QSRs target India for growth

October 15, 2009

India is the new hot international growth property for quick-service restaurants. For example, Yum! Brands Inc. executives said in the company's recent…

Wendy's kicks off YouTube video contest

October 14, 2009

Wendy's has quietly launched a YouTube video contest, 30 Seconds of Wendy's. Promoted on the chain's e-club and YouTube channel, the contest invites consumers…

Fox apologizes, clarifies Burger King's role in Jessica Simpson fat-joke cartoon

October 14, 2009

The Fox Network has apologized for a cartoon skit mocking celebrity Jessica Simpson as part of Fox's NFLSunday pre-grame show last weekend, according to a…

Carl's Jr. continues to be hit by high unemployment in Calif.

October 13, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Carl's Jr. continues to be impacted by high unemployment in California, where most of the chain's company-owned stores…

Culver's, A&W focus on meals $4 or less

October 13, 2009

Subway introduced the $5 price point last year with its successful footlong campaign, and quick-service brands, from Blimpie Subs to KFC, were quick to follow…

Research & Markets adds Carl's Jr. benchmark analysis

October 12, 2009

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Carl's Jr. Concept Benchmark Analysis" to their offerings.   The…

Wendy's/Arby's to focus on international growth

October 11, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced organizational changes in its international subsidiary as part of the company's strategic initiative to further develop…

Study examines economic impact of cage-free-produced eggs

October 11, 2009

Animal safety groups have been pushing the restaurant industry to choose egg suppliers that use cage-free-produced eggs. Last month, animal protection charity…

QSR hiring via Twitter shows promise

The industry is learning how social media can broaden the management talent pool.

Wendy's launches 'Real' ad campaign, new burger

October 8, 2009

Wendy's has launched its latest ad campaign with the tagline "You know when it's real," the first effort of its new creative agency Kaplan Thaler.   The…

QSRs must mind their brand as they look ahead

Preparing for the economic recovery means making smart moves in marketing and branding.

QSR franchisees feeling pinched

October 7, 2009

Quick-service restaurant brands are trying a variety of tactics to drive traffic as the industry struggles to lure consumers into their stores. Franchisees…

Burger King expands redesign efforts globally

October 6, 2009

Burger King Corp. continues to grow the number of stores undergoing its 20/20 design transformation with the recent grand reopening of the Schiphol Airport…