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…

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.