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Hardee's, Carl's Jr., post strong comps gains in '06
January 10, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, core brands in the CKE Restaurant portfolio, posted strong comparable-store sales gains in 2006. According to…
read nowGood Times goes trans-fat free
January 8, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its move to using trans-fatty-acid free cooking oil. "We have been doing extensive testing of several…
read nowHow Jim Skinner flipped McDonald's
January 8, 2007
The Wall Street Journal: Four years ago, Jim Skinner huddled with a handful of other McDonald's Corp. executives to tackle a big problem: The company, by most…
read nowJack in the Box adds Bacon Breakfast Jack to the menu
January 7, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants introduced the Bacon Breakfast Jack, a twist on the chain's classic Breakfast Jack sandwich that traditionally comes…
read nowCKE Restaurants Inc. hires marketing and media VP
January 4, 2007
CARPINTERIA Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced the appointment of Anne Blumenstein as vice president of regional marketing and media for its Carl's Jr.
read nowWendy's Q4 comps up 3.1%
January 4, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. said same-store sales increased 3.1 percent at U.S. company stores and 2.7 percent at U.S. franchised restaurants…
read nowSonic Q1 comps up 3.4%
January 3, 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced results for its first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2006. Sonic's…
read nowCarl's Jr. rolls out Chipotle Chicken Salad
January 3, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced the introduction of its Chipotle Chicken Salad. The new salad features a freshly made, crispy tortilla shell…
read nowMcDonald's named restaurant marketer of the year
January 3, 2007
The Media Post: The 21st-century McDonald's engages in target marketing, and has dipped its toe into digital media. It's expanding its menu to reach new…
read nowBurger King appoints Kerry Foods marketer as U.K. chief
January 2, 2007
Marketing Week: Burger King is boosting its marketing team with the appointment of Sarah Power as its top marketer in the United Kingdom. She joins the chain…
read nowBurger King speaks about U.K. ad ban
December 27, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. expects minimal impact to its earnings as a result of the United Kingdom's ban on children's advertising, said Burger King's…
read nowGood Times reports solid 2006
December 27, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced the results of their fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Sept. 30, 2006. The company reported a net…
read nowWendy's manager steals $50,000
December 26, 2006
Associated Press: A former Wendy's manager faces six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $50,000 from the restaurant during a two-year period.
read nowBurger King sells 2 million Xbox games
December 21, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King said it has sold more than 2 million BK Xbox games in just four weeks. According to a news release, the BK games join the ranks of…
read nowMcDonald's employee retires after 30 years
December 20, 2006
West Virginia Herald: When Sonja Shearer started as a cashier at the new McDonald's in 1970, she made $1.25 an hour and sold hamburgers and french fries for…
read nowMcDonald's tests dollar menu at breakfast
December 19, 2006
The Associated Press: Cheap breakfasts are becoming fast food's latest battle zone. Seeking to protect its profitable morning daypart turf, McDonald's is…
read nowFormer employee sues Wendy's for sexual harassment
December 17, 2006
News Day: A former Wendy's employee is suing the company for sexual harassment. The woman said she was sexually harassed by one of her managers after having a…
read nowMcDonald's employee steals $2,000 in credit cards
December 17, 2006
The Citizen: A New Hampshire McDonald's employee was arrested for allegedly stealing customers' credit-card numbers. Police said the drive-thru worker…
read nowBurger King goes to Japan
December 14, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Corporation has awarded exclusive development rights for Japan to Burger King Japan Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Lotte Co. Ltd. and…
read nowMcDonald's Arch Card makes fashion statement in New York
December 12, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Arch Card made a stylish statement in New York City Dec. 13 as McDonald's hosted the 'load it, gift it, love it...now wear it…
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