Maryland TV celeb opens first burger outlet

September 9, 2009

Maryland television celebrity Jim Stump and his wife Jennifer, who signed a multiunit franchising deal with restaurant chain Boardwalk Fresh Burgers &…

Wendy's kicks off High School Heisman search

September 9, 2009

Wendy's is looking for the next class of High School Heisman recipients - exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community…

McDonald's August comps up only 2.2%

September 8, 2009

As it has other quick-serve burger chains, the economy seems to be finally affecting McDonald's Corp. sales, with global comparable sales up only 2.2 percent…

N.J. Burger King completes test of electricity generating device

September 8, 2009

Next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer New Energy Technologies Inc. has successfully conducted its first durability field test of the…

DJs square off in McDonald's new online, live Flavor Battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has launched a new, national premier DJ competition, the McDonald's Flavor Battle, giving consumers an opportunity to vote for the DJs' old school…

Burger King, Tony Stewart rev up for Whopper promo, sweepstakes

September 7, 2009

Burger King Corp. has launched its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart. The campaign spotlights the driver in…

McDonald's loses appeal in Malaysian trademark battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has lost its appeal of a Malaysian court's decision regarding a local Indian restaurant's use of the prefix 'Mc,' according to a story in Malaysia's…

Carl's Jr. opens first Shanghai store

September 2, 2009

The first of more than 100 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Shanghai, China, has opened, parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced. As announced last June…

New Whataburger campaign to focus on made-to-order menu

September 2, 2009

To highlight its made-to-order menu, Whataburger is launching a month-long campaign reminding customers there are 36,864 different ways to make a Whataburger…

Sale of 25 Jack in the Box c-stores complete

September 2, 2009

Corpus Christi, Texas-based convenience store operator Susser Holdings Corp. has announced that it has completed the purchase of 25 Quick Stuff c-stores from…

Tiny Burger Time finds it's right time to grow

September 2, 2009

The economy doesn't seem to be slowing growth in the burger segment. Burger Time, a primarily drive-through burger chain, has announced it's expanding to the…

Burger King franchisee consolidates wireless network via SonicWall

September 2, 2009

SonicWALL Inc., a leading secure network infrastructure company, has announced that Burger King franchisee Dolphin Fast Food Inc., a subsidiary of Dolphin…

Hardee's to sponsor UNC Tar Heels' 100th anniversary of basketball

September 1, 2009

Hardee's has signed a new sports marketing agreement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Carolina…

QSRweb.com puts premium burgers to the test

Volunteer panel compares Hardee's Thickburger, McDonald's Angus Third Pounder and Burger King's Steakhouse.

Minnesota restaurant sues McDonald's over slogan

August 31, 2009

A popular hamburger restaurant in Eden Prairie, Minn., is suing McDonald's for trademark infringement, according to a story in the Shakopee Valley News. The…

GE Capital funds Jack in the Box franchise group acquisition

August 31, 2009

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $4 million credit facility enabling RDSL to acquire and develop seven Jack in the Box franchise restaurants in…

McDonald's renews real estate transaction-management alliance

August 30, 2009

McDonald's has renewed its strategic partnership with Jones Lang LaSalle for transaction- and project-management services for 25 leased regional offices…

David vs. Goliath: Fast casual burger segment growth kicks up QSR competition

Although small, the better quality segment is worth watching and, apparently, imitating.

McDonald's tries Dollar Menu at breakfast to wake up sales

August 26, 2009

Chicago area McDonald's have added a breakfast Dollar Menu to combat slumping morning sales, following the lead of a similar offer in the Seattle market…

Whataburger adds contactless payment option

August 26, 2009

Whataburger restaurants will begin accepting MasterCard PayPass contactless payments at more than 500 locations across the southern United States. Customers…