FBI investigating incidents of QSR phone-in vandalism

July 13, 2009

QSRweb.com has reported on incidents of phone-in vandalism at quick-serve restaurants, including a KFC in New Hampshire and a Whataburger in New Mexico.

Jay Leno to promo McDonald's Monopoly this fall

July 13, 2009

USA Today: Jay Leno will promote McDonald's Monopoly game on his new prime-time show in a 29-day promotion beginning Oct. 6. The chain, however, has not signed…

QSRs announce Oppenheimer participation

July 13, 2009

Several quick-service brands will be present at Oppenheimer's ninth annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference, which takes place in Boston…

Hardee's launches new French Dip Thickburger

July 12, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has introduced the new French Dip Thickburger, a meaty combination of a 100 percent Black Angus Beef Thickburger patty topped with thinly…

Burger King promises to tone down ads

July 12, 2009

Advertising Age: Although Burger King has not announced the results, it offered franchisees a compromise to the four-month $1 double cheeseburger offer.

Mobile ordering coming to a QSR near you

As smartphones become mainstream, QSRs look for ways to make ordering more convenient.

Burger King franchisees shoot down $1 double cheeseburger

July 9, 2009

CNN Money: Burger King Holdings Inc. operators have voted down the parent company's plan to sell double cheeseburgers for $1 nationwide for four months. The…

McDonald's set to giveaway 10 million iced Mocha samples

July 9, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's estimates it will give away 10 million samples of its iced Mocha McCafe coffee drinks during its Mocha Mondays promotion. The…

Sonic gets warm welcome up north

July 9, 2009

NASDAQ: Sonic Corp., which has traditionally operated in fair-climate states, is getting a hot reception as it expands into markers in the north. Sonic stores…

Burger King again considers $1 double cheeseburger

July 8, 2009

Chicago Tribune: A Burger King franchisee has confirmed the company has asked franchisees to consider temporarily dropping the price of their double…

Sonic intros Chillers frozen drinks

July 7, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sonic Drive-In has introduced a line of frozen beverages that combines its Limeade offerings with ice cream, the company has announced. …

Douglas, Ariz., Carl's Jr. sets new company sales record

July 7, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — For the third time in seven months, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set a company sales record. The Douglas, Ariz., restaurant posted…

Burger King advertising in Spain angers Hindus

July 7, 2009

Upset over an advertisement in Spain that depicted the Hindu goddess Lakshmi seated atop a meat sandwich, leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) have…

'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…