Wendy's debuts premium boneless wings

June 8, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has introduced a new line of premium boneless wings, which are hand-tossed and served with one of three signature sauces: Sweet &…

N.Y. Metro McDonald's launch Big Mac-inspired wrap

June 8, 2009

ROSELAND, N.J. — New York Metro McDonald's restaurants have debuted the Mac Snack Wrap, featuring 100 percent USDA-inspected beef, lettuce, onions, pickles…

Burger King testing Fire-Grilled Ribs

June 8, 2009

Pork Magazine: Burger King is testing its "Fire-Grilled Ribs" in four select regions after more than a year of development between Burger King and the National…

U.S. McCafe rollout drives McDonald's May comps

June 7, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 5.1 percent in May, compared to an increase of 7.7 percent in the same…

QSR franchise sales require harder work

Growth is possible in the tightened credit market, but brands and franchisees must get creative.

Burger King reunites with Jonas Brothers for apple fries promo

June 4, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is back on the road as a sponsor of "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009," produced by Live Nation, following its 2008 sponsorship of…

Krystal intros 3 burger $5 value meal

June 3, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Krystal Co. has introduced a new $5 Value Meal, featuring Krystal's Original Big Angus Burger, two Famous Krystals, fries and a medium…

Phoenix Jack in the Box deploys self-service kiosk

June 3, 2009

PHOENIX — Jack in the Box franchise Stine Enterprises Inc. has added kiosk ordering in one of its Phoenix-area restaurants, located at Avondale Blvd. and Van…

Burger King's Whopper Freakout campaign wins Grand Effie

June 3, 2009

NEW YORK — Burger King and Crispin Porter + Bogusky were awarded the Grand Effie Award for their "Whopper Freakout" campaign at the 41st annual Effie Gala in…

MLB.com, Burger King fantasy game extends grand prize

June 2, 2009

NEW YORK — MLB.com has launched additional features in its "Beat the Streak presented by Burger King" free fantasy baseball game, from mobile apps to…

Atlanta McDonald's to pay drivers' tolls in McCafe promo

June 2, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Atlanta-area McDonald's Operators Association is paying the 50-cent toll for all Ga. 400 drivers between 4 p.m. and …

N.C. McDonald's to share 'green' story via interactive touchscreens

June 2, 2009

CARY, N.C. — Quality Automation Graphics has announced that a new McDonald's scheduled to open this July in Cary, N.C., will show customers and staff its green…

Burger King, The Pokemon Co. partner in BK Kids Meals promo

June 1, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Pokemon Co. International and Burger King Corp. have entered a promotional partnership that will feature collectible premium Pokemon…

Wendy's seeks amendment to issue debt

June 1, 2009

Reuters: Wendys/Arbys Group Inc. has said its Wendy's International Holdings unit was seeking to amend its credit agreement to allow it to issue debt, with an…

Yum! Brands completes cash tender offer

May 31, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, has announced the results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Carl's Jr. taps YouTube video creators in online ad effort

May 31, 2009

Adweek: Carl's Jr. is working with Google on a marketing effort for its Portobello Mushroom Six-Dollar Burger that involves popular YouTube video…

Burger King unveils new, upscale prototype

Still in the test phase in the U.S., the new design is expected to become the 'restaurant design of the future.'

Wendy's agency resources up for review

May 28, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc., part of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., is reviewing its national agency resources, the company has announced.   This…

Burger King to shift ad focus to value

May 28, 2009

BrandWeek: Burger King Holdings Corp. is pushing up the date for its advertising messaging on value items starting in June, several months earlier than…

Economy not stopping McDonald's

May 27, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. expects to continue its momentum despite the recession, CEO Jim Skinner told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.