ParTech Inc. hires former Yum! exec as account director

August 13, 2009

ParTech Inc., provider of software and hardware solutions, has announced that Tim Vainer has joined the company as managing director in charge of the Yum!

Whataburger intros LTO steakhouse-inspired burger

August 12, 2009

Whataburger restaurants have debuted a new twist on the iconic Whataburger, the steakhouse-inspired Chop House Cheddar Burger. The chain unveiled the…

Commentary: McDonald's won the recession, but will it survive the recovery?

August 12, 2009

Industry forecasters are saying that the recession is most likely over, and Slate Moneybox commentator Daniel Gross says McDonald's is one of the recession's…

Consumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development

August 11, 2009

Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…

Ariz. McDonald's employee's customer service draws online fan base

August 11, 2009

An employee at a Chandler, Ariz., McDonald's is so well known for her customer service that one of the store's 15-year-old customers has created a Facebook…

McDonald's employee money management tool a success

August 11, 2009

McDonald's financial literacy program for its restaurant-level employees has proven to come at just the right time in light of economy, according to a story in…

Will dual-branding work for Wendy's and Arby's?

Experts question whether two competing segments can adequately share the love.

McDonald's responds to PETA's McCruelty campaign

August 10, 2009

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is stepping up its "McCruelty" campaign against McDonald's Corp. over its U.S. chicken slaughtering methods, this…

McDonald's July comps up 4.3%

August 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp.'s continues to see positive same-store sales, although not to the level of the prior year. The company's global comparable sales rose 4.…

WAND Corp. donates digital menu board to Wendy's auction

August 9, 2009

WAND Corp. has donated a three-panel outdoor digital menu board system to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption charity auction. The replacement for a…

QSR freebies come at a price

August 9, 2009

The freebie offer has become commonplace as quick-serve restaurants fight to increase traffic during the economic recession and as a result are no longer the…

A&W rebrands with 3-D experience

After years of only co-branded units, A&W standalones, with drive-in, dine-in and drive-thru, are making a comeback.

Krystal to launch online scavenger hunt

August 6, 2009

The Krystal Company is promoting its new proprietary Krystal Blitz energy drink and its social media sites with an online scavenger hunt for a downloadable…

Wendy's readies to enter QSR premium burger war

August 6, 2009

Wendy's is preparing to enter a candidate into the premium burger war with a new cheeseburger launch later this year, Wendy's/Arby's Group CEO Roland Smith…

Former Arby's CEO Benham named to Sonic board

August 6, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that Douglas N. Benham has been named to its board of directors. His election was announced following Sonic's quarterly board of…

Mo. Burger King manager overzealous with 'no shoes' rule

August 5, 2009

A manager of a Sunset Hill, Mo., Burger King asked a customer to put shoes on her six-month-old baby to comply with the store's policy requiring customers to…

New product offerings help Wendy's, Arby's comps

August 5, 2009

Wendy's and Arby's are holding their own as restaurants weather the recession thanks to new product offerings, as seen in Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s release…

White Castle honors community leader

August 5, 2009

White Castle System Inc. has created the White Castle "Lighting the Way" Award to recognize community service. Its first recipient is Harry Slatkin, founder…

In-N-Out wins trademark infringement suit

August 4, 2009

In-N-Out Burger has won its most recent trademark infringement suit, according to a story on the Fast Food Maven blog. Irvine, Calif.-based In-N-Out took issue…

Jack in the Box Q3 net down 34% as comps decline

August 4, 2009

Jack in the Box third quarter earnings are another indicator quick-service brands are not immune to the economic recession. Jack in the Box has reported a…