Burger/Steak/BBQ News
A&W kicks off summer-long promotion of free ice cream
July 13, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On July 16, National Ice Cream Day, A&W Restaurants will kick off its summer-long "Float Your Papa Combo for Free." According to a…
read nowWoman sues Wendy's for hot chili
July 13, 2006
A Chicago-area woman has filed suit against Wendy's, claiming she was burned by the restaurant's hot chili. The woman claims Wendy's did not properly…
read nowFranchisees sue Dairy Queen
July 13, 2006
Minneapolis Biz Journal: Dairy Queen franchisees are suing International Dairy Queen. The plaintiffs claim the parent company is trying to force its owner …
read nowCheckers/Rally's sends 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops
July 11, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has helped to send more than 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops deployed overseas through Operation…
read nowWendy's creates menu item for OSU fans
July 10, 2006
Associated Press: Wendy's is trying to attract Ohio State fans with a new menu item. The nation's third-largest burger chain plans to add the Brutus Buckeye…
read nowBurger King forks over $10MM to make movie
July 10, 2006
cinematical.com: Burger King is working with the advertisement firm Crispin Porter & Bogusky to create a movie centered on its mascot. Currently, there is…
read nowMcDonald's renews FIFA World Cup sponsorship through 2014
July 9, 2006
BERLIN — McDonald's announced its sponsorship renewal as FIFA World Cup Sponsor with FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the world…
read nowMcDonald's opens gym for kids
July 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES — A Whittier, Calif.-based McDonald's restaurant opened its doors to the world's second McDonald's R Gym, a dedicated in-restaurant play area that…
read nowWendy's introduces Vanilla Frosty
July 4, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is rolling out a Vanilla Frosty for the first time, beginning in August. According to a news release, the dairy dessert will be…
read nowCKE Restaurants live by the fat
July 4, 2006
Associated Press: While McDonald's fights obesity claims, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced not-so healthy burgers. "I think the health craze is…
read nowFuture Burger King headquarters demolished
June 28, 2006
Miami Herald: Burger King's new headquarters building was damaged heavily when a storm gust knocked a construction crane into the unfinished structure. Nobody…
read nowMcDonald's partners with Pirates of the Caribbean
June 27, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill — McDonald's is riding on the coattails of a popular Disney movie starring Johnny Depp. The "Are You Mac Enough?" promotion is supported by a…
read nowWendy's to spin off remaining Tim Hortons shares
June 27, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has confirmed its intent to spin off to current Wendy's shareholders the 160 million shares of Tim Hortons Inc. it…
read nowWhite Castle crowns its Fastest Griddle employee
June 27, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In celebrating its 85th anniversary, White Castle named the 2006 Fastest Griddle Champion, Susan Childress from Louisville, Ky. According…
read nowBurger King introduces low-fat chocolate milk
June 27, 2006
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Burger King restaurants nationwide will now offer Hershey's low-fat (1 percent) white and chocolate milk in resealable 8-ounce plastic…
read nowCKE Restaurants report solid Q1
June 26, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants reported a strong first quarter for the 16 weeks ended May 22. Same-store sales increased 5.6 percent at both Carl's…
read nowJack in the Box introduces Acapulco Chicken Salad
June 25, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants introduced a new Acapulco Chicken Salad. Jack's new Acapulco Chicken Salad offers a blend of fresh romaine and…
read nowNathan's Famous reports fiscal year earnings
June 22, 2006
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous said the fiscal year ended March 26 was the company's most profitable since going public in 1993. Comparable sales at the…
read nowWendy's selects mymicros.net Business Intelligence Solution
June 21, 2006
COLUMBIA, Md. — MICROS Systems Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, announced that Wendy's…
read nowSonic posts solid 3Q
June 20, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. announced record results for its third quarter ended May 31. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.3 percent, while net…
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