Study: NYC menu labeling not leading to healthier food choices

October 6, 2009

Recent studies into the impact of a moratorium on fast food stores and menu labeling may be indications that legislative attempts to curb obesity through those…

McDonald's Monopoly is back, adds social media, NBC promo

October 5, 2009

McDonald's return of its Monopoly Game kicks off today. This year, the instant-win game includes TV, online and mobile phone components, increasing consumers…

McDonald's France plans for Louvre location offend some

October 5, 2009

McDonald's France's plans to open a restaurant and McCafé near the Louvre museum next month has raised the ire of those who treasure the country's haute…

Prepare now for economic recovery

Experts predict the turnaround will take some time, but QSRs need to do their homework to be ready.

Arby's value spurs Gen Y online buzz

October 4, 2009

Value is a conversation driver for consumers ages 22 to 29, known as early careerists, according to a report from J.D. Power and Associates. The 2009 Teens and…

Burger King kicks off annual scholarship fundraiser

October 4, 2009

The Have It Your Way Foundation, the charitable arm of the Burger King brand, has announced the launch of its annual Fall Fundraiser, the largest in-restaurant…

McDonald's grows its social media presence

October 1, 2009

Always careful about its brand messaging, McDonald's has been slow to enter the Twitter-sphere. Unlike other brands that got onto the social media site early…

McDonald's Happy Meal to again feature mini-plush Build-A-Bear

September 30, 2009

McDonald's and Build-A-Bear Workshop, an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, are continuing their partnership for McDonald's…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers sells 50-unit deal

September 29, 2009

Kert Gennings, former chief operating officer for Jersey Mikes and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, along with investor Sharon Heaton, have purchased the master…

McDonald's launches Champion Kids contest for 2010 Olympic Winter Games

September 29, 2009

McDonald's USA is sponsoring a contest with a chance for young people from across the country to attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February as…

Jack in the Box looks back with Bonus Jack

September 29, 2009

Jack in the Box is bringing back a burger favorite from the time of miniskirts and transistor radios. Originally launched in 1970, the Bonus Jack rocked the…

Jack in the Box president, COO Schultz to retire

September 28, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010. …

Wendy's franchise becomes all-digital restaurant

September 28, 2009

A Wendy's franchise in Eden Prairie, Minn., has become Wand Corp.'s first quick-service all-digital restaurant. Wendy's FourCrown's digital restaurant is…

Market tests prove BK $1 Double Cheeseburger has value

September 27, 2009

After months of trying to convince franchisees that a $1 Double Cheeseburger was a good move, the chain's market tests apparently proved convincing. Burger…

Whataburger kicks off LTO Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich

September 27, 2009

Whataburger is hoping to score this football season with its new Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich, featuring a crispy breaded chicken filet topped with lettuce…

Krystal seeks Hall of Fame entries via Facebook, Twitter

September 27, 2009

Krystal Restaurants is adding a social media component to its annual Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame call out, according to the Krystalist blog on the company's…

Wendy's/Arby's CEO has had busy year

September 27, 2009

Since the merger of Wendy's and Arby's last year, Roland Smith, president and CEO of the Wendy's/Arby's Group, has kept busy leading the new company, according…

McDonald's McCafé aims to overtake Starbucks in Europe

September 24, 2009

The McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffee line has been a hit in the United States. In Europe, the McCafé concept is an actual coffeehouse. And if…

Jack in the Box focuses on growth

The regional chain is finding success in new markets, affirming its plans to someday become a national brand.

East Coast Growers gives wage increase for tomato pickers

September 22, 2009

East Coast Growers and Packers, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, has confirmed that it has agreed to work with the non-profit group Coalition of…