McDonald's holds online employee vocal contest

November 11, 2009

McDonald's is looking for the best singing voices from among the chain's 1.6 million employees around the world in the third global Voice of McDonald's singing…

Whataburger helps fans mourn retirement of A.1. burger

November 11, 2009

Quick-service chains have tried everything from bringing back old favorites to lowering prices to lure customers as they fight to boost sales. Whataburger…

McDonald's in Coca-Cola Freestyle test

November 11, 2009

McDonald's Corp. is the lastest quick-service chain to test Coca-Cola Co.'s new Freestyle self-service fountain-drink dispenser, according to a story by…

Will breakfast work for Subway?

November 11, 2009

Subway continues to its campaign to overtake McDonald's in its number of worldwide locations and is working to capture some of the burger giant's market share…

Tetherball expands its RFID mobile loyalty system

November 11, 2009

Customer loyalty programs provide quick-service brands with good information about their repeat guests and reward fans with special deals. But the programs…

NFA files class action suit against BKC over maximum pricing

November 11, 2009

Burger King's National Franchisee Association (NFA) has filed its second class-action lawsuit against the quick-service burger chain. The first regards the…

Burger King marketing president Russ Klein to resign

November 10, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced that Russ Klein, the company's president, global marketing strategy and innovation, will resign effective Dec. 15 due to…

McDonald's celebrates 35 years of Ronald McDonald House Charities

November 10, 2009

This November, McDonald's restaurants across the nation will celebrate 35 years of helping children and families in need through its Ronald McDonald House…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's period 10 comps continue to slide

November 10, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's continued to be impacted by negative economic conditions in period 10 ended Nov. 2, the company…

McDonald's October global comps up 3.3%

November 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…

McDonald's may take breakfast dollar menu nationwide

November 9, 2009

Quick-service brands continue to fight for consumers' dollars by enticing them with various value promotions. With U.S. same-store sales flat for October…

Burger King to launch Planet 51 kids meal promo

November 9, 2009

Burger King Corp. will help bring the themes of adventure and exploration to kids through a series of Planet 51 premiums available starting Nov. 16 with BK…

Jack in the Box kicks off new antenna ball promo for charity

November 9, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants continues its tradition of supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters with the lauch of a new antenna ball. The new design will join more…

Minn. restaurant settles trademark suit against McDonald's

November 5, 2009

Lion's Tap restaurant in Eden Prairie, Minn., has settled its trademark infringement lawsuit against McDonald's Corp., according to a story in the Star Tribune…

Wendy's/Arby's Q3 net up on Wendy's merger

November 4, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, with same-store sales at Arby's North America continuing to be impacted by…

Checkers/Rally's selects McLane for regional distribution

November 3, 2009

McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Co. Inc., has announced that Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc. has selected McLane to provide food distribution…

Carrols Restaurant Group's debt reduction improves bottom line

November 2, 2009

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company is the…

Dairy Queen boosts beverage sales with Happy Hour drink deals

The chain has seen an uptick in incremental traffic and afternoon food sales at stores that offer the program.

Utah teens' attempt to rap McDonald's order leads to citation

October 29, 2009

Over the last couple of years, videos of consumers ordering at drive-thru via their own rap songs have been YouTube sensations. This week, four teenagers in…

Wash. QSRs targeted by robbers posing as police

October 29, 2009

Managers at three quick-service restaurants in the Tacoma, Wash., area have been kidnapped by robbers who posed as police and forced at gunpoint to open each…