Burger/Steak/BBQ News
Krystal experiments with menu
January 31, 2008
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Because the Krystal brand is so intertwined with its iconic sandwich, the company has been wary of items that appear inconsistent…
read nowCulver's teams with 'Bronze the Fonz' project
January 30, 2008
MILWAUKEE — With funding for the bronze life-like statue of Henry Winkler as his iconic TV character Fonzie, from the hit series "Happy Days" now secure, the…
read nowBurger King 2Q 2008 comps, revenue up
January 30, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced its second-quarter fiscal 2008 results.
read nowMcDonald's to open 150 units in China in '09
January 28, 2008
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 150 outlets in China in 2009, the company's top China executive said recently, as competition heats up in the rapidly…
read nowWendy's unveils new ad campaign
January 28, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is set to debut its new advertising campaign — "Waaaay Better Than Fast Food" — on national television. The campaign, recently unveiled…
read nowFamous Uncle Al's to exhibit at Orlando show
January 27, 2008
DANBURY, Conn. — Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs Inc. has announced it will be exhibiting at the annual World Money Show being held Feb. 6-9, 2008, at the Gaylord…
read nowWendy's: Strategic review taking longer than expected
January 27, 2008
CNN: Wendy's International Inc. has said the previously disclosed review of its strategic options by a special committee of the board is taking longer than…
read nowAlvarez elected to McDonald's board of directors
January 24, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has announced that president and COO Ralph Alvarez has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective…
read nowGood Times comps rise by double digits
January 24, 2008
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced that same-store sales increased 11.2 percent in December 2007 and 11.6 percent for its first fiscal…
read nowMcDonald's to give $15,000 to P.E. programs
January 23, 2008
PHILADELPHIA — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Inc. has announced the kickoff of the 2008 McDonald's Go Active! Academic Awards…
read nowMcDonald's withdraws ads from Fla. report cards
January 17, 2008
AdAge.com: McDonald's Corp. has voluntarily pulled its sponsorship from report-card covers in Seminole County, Fla., public schools after parental complaints.
read nowBurger King names VP of inclusion, talent management
January 16, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has appointed Robert Perkins as vice president, inclusion and talent management, the company announced. In this newly created…
read nowMcDonald's plans $2 billion in '08 capital spending
January 16, 2008
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. forecasts capital spending of about $2 billion in 2008, split between new restaurants and renovation of existing ones, according to…
read nowPublic vigil planned for Carl's Jr. founder
January 16, 2008
CBS: A public vigil and rosary service will be held Jan. 18 for Carl Karcher, the founder of the Carl's Jr. chain, who died Jan. 11 at age 90. The vigil and…
read nowBurger King may stop buying Fla. tomatoes
January 15, 2008
Louisville, Ky., Courier-Journal: Burger King is telling suppliers it might stop buying tomatoes from southwestern Florida, where farmworkers have urged the…
read nowBK's Whopper Freakout most recalled in '08
January 14, 2008
AdAge: Burger King's "Whopper Freakout" is on track to become the best-recalled ad in more than five years, according to IAG Research. IAG says the spots were…
read nowCKE, Coca-Cola sign multiyear beverage deal
January 14, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has announced a multiyear renewal of its beverage contract…
read nowFamous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs opens new Conn. location
January 14, 2008
DANBURY, Conn. — Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs & Grille Inc. has opened its newest restaurant, located in West Haven, Conn., the company announced. It is the…
read nowBurger King honors Hall of Famers
January 13, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. founders David Edgerton and the late James W. McLamore recently received the Hall of Fame award from CEO John Chidsey. A ceremony…
read nowMcDonald's Dollar Menunaire returns for '08
January 10, 2008
ClickZ: Paul "The Dollar Menunaire," an animated McDonald's spokescharacter who touts his frugal lifestyle, has returned for 2008. On the new site, Paul…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from QSR Web.
