Hardee's franchisee kicks off Midwest tour of giving

August 4, 2009

Hardee's restaurants is again kicking off a multi-store tour to draw attention to local charities in five Midwest and Southern states. The Hardee's 'Making it…

Checkers grows by thinking outside the box

Non-traditional units and new store design models provide more options.

Yum! Brands recognized for Earth Week program

August 4, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. has received the "Innovative Program Award" from the Employee Services Management (ESM) Association's Awards of Excellence Program for its…

Carrols Corp.'s Burger King Q2 comps down 4.7%

August 3, 2009

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported that same-store sales decreased for its Burger King franchise stores, as well as…

Jack in the Box adds chorizo to breakfast menu

August 3, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants has introduced its Chorizo Sausage Breakfast Burrito, the first item of its kind featuring chorizo for a major U.S. hamburger…

Burger King kicks off G.I. Joe movie meal promo

August 3, 2009

Burger King Corp. has kicked off the latest promotion in its ongoing marketing partnership with Paramount Pictures with its sponsorship of the action-packed…

Wendy's CMO details process behind new creative search

August 3, 2009

Wendy's chief marketing officer Ken Calwell explained in a Q&A to BrandWeek how the company approached its search for its new lead creative agency, The…

Jack in the Box debuts Yo Gabba Gabba! kids' meal promo

August 2, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants has partnered with entertainment company W!LDBRAIN to launch the first-ever Yo Gabba Gabba! and Jack's Kid's Meal promotion. The…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's to offer Monster Energy drinks

August 2, 2009

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have become the first major quick-serve restaurants to offer Monster Energy drinks as a permanent menu item. CKE Restaurants Inc.…

Wendy's target of fake e-mail coupon

August 2, 2009

Wendy's has posted a Fraudulent Coupon Alert on its Web site, alerting consumers and investors to a bogus offer. The fake coupon claims to be a special offer…

McDonald's to kick off Angus marketing

August 2, 2009

National marketing for McDonald's new Angus Deluxe, the company's first burger launch since 2001, will begin Aug. 4, according to a story in Advertising…

Burger King franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

July 30, 2009

DTT Surveillance Inc., a supplier of digital surveillance solutions for the restaurant industry, has announced that it has completed the roll out of its full…

Syrus launches Next Generation back-office solution

July 29, 2009

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has recently launched the next gGeneration version of its back-office and above-store reporting solution geared…

Wendy's names Kaplan Thaler new creative

July 29, 2009

As part of its comprehensive turnaround effort, Wendy's International Inc. has named The Kaplan Thaler Group as its new lead creative agency. Responsibilities…

McDonald's, Starbucks each have own niche

July 29, 2009

Despite McDonald's massive advertising efforts for its McCafé specialty coffee launch, the chain doesn't seem to have grabbed too many actual Starbucks…

Burger King recognized for workplace, supplier diversity

July 28, 2009

Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the publication's 5th Annual Diversity Report. BKC was…

Former McDonald's employee denies cell phone photo involvement

July 28, 2009

Late last month, McDonald's Corp. filed a motion for a third-party complaint against a former Fayetteville, Ark., employee. The filing was in response to a…

Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future

The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.

Sonic supports teachers with Limeades for Learning program

July 27, 2009

Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that helps public school educators find resources for classroom projects, to…

White Castle intros three LTO value meals

July 27, 2009

White Castle is offering three "Craver Saver" meals for cost-conscious consumers now through Aug. 22. The meals, available for $2.99, include a choice of three…