Sonic sues company for cyber-squatting

June 11, 2009

The Oklahoman: Sonic Corp. and American's Drive-In Brand Properties LLC have filed a federal lawsuit against Bright Orange Software for cyber-squatting, the…

Carl's Jr. video creator promo tops viral video chart

June 11, 2009

Advertising Age: Carl's Jr.'s latest marketing effort to promote its Portobello Mushroom Six-Dollar Burger by signing on popular YouTube video creators has…

U.S. senators craft compromise national menu labeling bill

June 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate supporters of competing menu-labeling legislation have come up with a compromise bill that has the support of the National Restaurant…

Wendy's/Arby's announces $550M private offering to repay debt

June 10, 2009

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

N.M. What-A-Burger employees victim of 'phone-in vandalism'

June 10, 2009

KOAT TV (Albuquerque, N.M.): Two Albuquerque, N.M., What-A-Burger employees were tricked into testing the store's fire suppression system and then stripping…

Burger King orders franchisee to remove controversial messaging

June 10, 2009

Last month, a blogger with the Memphis Flyer reported that several Burger King restaurants in the Memphis, Tenn., area had posted the message "Global warming…

Burger King franchisees vote down marketing initiative

June 10, 2009

Blue MauMau: Burger King franchise owners have voted down the company's latest Iron Man 2 marketing initiative, believing it was a ploy to induce them into a…

Burger King franchisees refile suit over operating hours

June 9, 2009

The Miami Herald: A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has agreed to rehear the case brought by Burger King franchisees over the chain's requirement for extended…

Culver's "Day of Giving" exceeds fundraising goal

June 9, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. – Culver's Restaurants in 17 states raised more than $210,000 for local charitable organizations during its national "Day of Giving…

Kuwait QSR franchise sets 3 world records

June 9, 2009

MYFOX Orlando: The Americana Group, which operates several restaurants in Kuwait, recently set three world records in one day. Workers at Hardees organized a…

CKE announces Q1 call, annual stockholders meeting

June 9, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. will release its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 on June 24 after market close.   Management will…

Jack in the Box adds to 'mini' lineup

June 8, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have introduced Mini Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwiches, a trio of mini Homestyle chicken fillets topped with Frank's…

Wendy's again named Zagat's top fast food mega chain

June 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…

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…