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…

Burger King previews 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' promo

September 22, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced that it will team up with Summit Entertainment for one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "The Twilight Saga…

Yum! launches hunger relief effort

September 22, 2009

Yum! Brands, parent company of the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, A&W and Long John Silver's brands, is launching its annual World Hunger Relief campaign with…

BrandIndex offers insight into consumer perception

The service allows brands to track daily survey results on topics from value to satisfaction for a variety of purposes.

What does Klein's absence mean for Burger King advertising?

September 22, 2009

Last week, Burger King announced to its franchisees that chief marketing officer Russ Klein was taking a leave of absence. The news has raised speculation from…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's raise $1M to fight breast cancer

September 20, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has reached its goal of raising $1 million for breast cancer programs and awareness through its "Pink Star" fundraising campaign. During…

McDonald's again sponsors college application workshops

September 20, 2009

McDonald's has announced that the company is again working with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) for the third consecutive year to conduct a series of…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's bank on value comparison

September 17, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors and analysts in the company's second quarter earnings call that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's plan to improve…