QSRs prepare for final federal wage hike, tighter margins

June 23, 2009

CNN Money: Quick-service restaurants chains will see another round of margin pressure as the latest minimum wage increase sets in next month, but this round…

Sonic Q3 comps fall 5.4%

June 23, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported that systemwide same-store sales fell 5.4 percent for the third quarter ended May 31 as compared to a decline of 0.…

Wendy's franchisee installs digital outdoor presale board

June 22, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. —Wendy's FourCrown, a Minnesota-based Wendy's franchisee of 60 stores, has installed a climate-controlled WAND 46-inch Digital Outdoor…

Jack in the Box adds flavored iced tea

June 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Flavored Iced Teas are now available at Jack in the Box restaurants, the company has announced.   Jack's new Flavored Iced Teas feature chilled…

Burger King launches Transformers promo

June 22, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is transforming its summer promotions with instant-win and online contests as well as a new burger, the company has announced. …

Culver's offers online meal nutrition calculator

June 22, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has launched its Made-to-Order Meal Builder available at www.getculverized.com to allow guests to determine the…

Can QSR premium burgers survive the economy?

For Carl's Jr., sales of its Six Dollar line aren't hurting, but combos and add-ons are faltering.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off instant-win game for new Camaro

June 21, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered with Dr Pepper to give away six new 2010 Chevy Camaros in an instant-win game cup promotion, the companies…

McDonald's Angus burger U.S. rollout set for August

June 21, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's new one-third-pound Angus burger is scheduled to roll out in August, according to an internal company document obtained by the…

McDonald's launches 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' promo

June 18, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" Happy Meals promotion, with the rollout to continue in stores around the world.

Burger King Corp. finalizes Apple Fries licensing deal

June 18, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has finalized its licensing arrangement with Crunch Pak, which will bring the brand's popular BK Kids Meal product, BK Fresh Apple…

Wendy's prices private offering

June 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…

McDonald's Europe to test environmental improvements in farming

June 18, 2009

Reuters: McDonald's Europe has launched a farming program to tackle a wide range of environmental and animal welfare issues. Initiatives could include cows…

Jack in the Box golf event raises $300K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 16, 2009

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $300,00…

Wendy's tweaks product development process

June 16, 2009

Business First of Columbus: Wendy's new management team turned to the brand's customers for its latest product development ideas, an area where the company had…

Wendy's Father's Day Frosty Weekend to help foster children

June 16, 2009

TORONTO — This Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy's is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. During Wendy's third annual…

White Castle, A&W celebrate longevity

The regional brands are marking anniversaries with special prices and events.

Wendy's/Arby's signs int'l dual-branded franchise agreement

June 15, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. and Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group have signed an agreement to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in…

Woman in wheelchair tries to sue White Castle

June 15, 2009

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul): After being refused service in a White Castle late-night drive-thru because she was not in a licensed motor vehicle, a…

Britain's Got Talent judge promos Burger King's Flame scent

June 15, 2009

Burger King U.K. has aroused consumer suspicion with the launch of its Burger King Flame scent, with Britain's The Daily Mail and PRWeek questioning whether…