'Green' McDonald's to offer EV Charging Stations

July 6, 2009

CARY, N.C. — NovaCharge, a leader in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, and McDonald's Corp., have announced the deployment of electric vehicle…

Coffee supplier shares story behind McDonald's McCafe success

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — Family-owned Gavina Gourmet Coffee is one of the major brands behind McDonald's success in the coffee segment.   Los Angeles-based Gavina Gourmet…

McDonald's celebrates Ronald McDonald House Charities 35th anniversary

July 5, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Thirty-five years ago, the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Philadelphia to provide a "home away from home" for families with…

Carl's Jr. serves up new burger via YouTube

The campaign tapped top video creators to spark online buzz.

Former Checkers CEO, wife killed in plane crash

July 5, 2009

WSLS (Roanoke, Va.): The family of Daniel Joseph Dorsch and his wife, Cyndie Dimalanta Dorsch, has confirmed that the couple were killed in a plane crash July…

N.J. Burger King drive-thru to test energy generating device

July 5, 2009

BURTONSVILLE, Md. — New Energy Technologies Inc., a next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer, has announced that engineers have completed…

Culver's celebrates 25th anniversary

July 1, 2009

SAUK CITY, Wis. — To celebrate its 25th year, participating Culver's restaurants will launch a week-long promotion in addition to special events that are…

McDonald's awards to celebrate African American community

July 1, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Celebrities and dignitaries from across the country will join event emcee Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio personality and one of the…

McDonald's rolls out Angus Burgers

July 1, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its first new burger to its menu since 2001 with the new Angus Third Pounder, the company has announced.   The Angus…

Delfield awarded YUM! Supplier of the Year

June 30, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.  —  The Delfield Co. was recently recognized as YUM! Brands' 2008 U.S. Equipment Supplier of the Year at the recent YUM! Star Supplier…

McDonald's revises smoothies, specialty drinks launch

Industry expert sees the trial as a sign frozen beverages are now mainstream.

Hardee's launches donut-hole inspired biscuit treats

June 29, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is adding a sweet addition to its line of Made From Scratch biscuits — Biscuit Holes. Rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with icing…

McDonald's to sue third party in cell phone photo suit

June 29, 2009

The Morning News (Fayetteville, Ark.): McDonald's Corp. has received permission to sue a third party in a lawsuit over nude pictures of a woman that ended up…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's sign digital creative agency

June 28, 2009

LOS ANGELES — 72andSunny, creative agency for worldwide brands such as Nike, Discovery Channel, 2K Sports and Quiksilver, has announced that it has won the…

Burger King Stacker 'transforms' in movie tie-in promo

June 28, 2009

MIAMI — To celebrate the movie premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burger King has announced the transformation of the BK Stacker into the BK BBQ…

Carl's Jr. to offer in-store media in 133 stores

June 25, 2009

DALLAS — Indoor Direct Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with Carl's Jr. to bring its restaurant digital TV network to 133 locations.   The…

Jack in the Box to add Diet Dr Pepper systemwide

June 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement with Jack in the Box Inc. and its franchisees that now includes availability of…

McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30

June 24, 2009

CKE reports Q1 results decline

June 24, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 18.   Blended same-store sales for the quarter were…

Burger King Singapore ad draws ire for overt sexual references

June 24, 2009

Bloggers worldwide have criticized Burger King for one of its latest advertising efforts, an ad running in Singapore promoting the BK Super Seven Incher. In…