Burger King signs NASCAR licensing agreement

February 28, 2012

Burger King Corp. has entered into a licensing agreement with BK Racing LLC. As part of the agreement, BKC has licensed the primary paint scheme on the No. 8…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's spice up the classic burger

February 22, 2012

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have launched the Southwest Patty Melt, which features a twist on the classic American hamburger. The new offering includes a…

Wendy's testing high-end 'Black Label' burgers

January 16, 2012

Not long after rolling out its "mid-tier" W offering and Dave's Hot 'N Juicy line, Wendy's is testing yet another burger; this time on the higher-end of the…

Burger King adds more creative agencies in turnaround effort

January 11, 2012

Expect a full-on creative barrage from Burger King, as the chain has just added two new agencies to its domestic agency lineup.

Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model

January 8, 2012

Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.

Carl's Jr. honors founders through scholarship fund

January 3, 2012

Carrying on its commitment to advanced education, Carl’s Jr. has announced the commencement of its 13th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders…

Wendy's Japan fancies up the menu with foie gras

December 29, 2011

Now that Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two year hiatus, the chain plans on wooing customers with higher-end options, namely a Foie Gras Rossini Burger…

A&W Restaurants transaction complete

December 26, 2011

A&W Restaurants Inc. has officially been acquired by A Great American Brand LLC, a partnership of domestic and international A&W Restaurant…

McDonald's drops egg supplier

November 17, 2011

Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…

Wendy's rolls out new burger, the W

November 16, 2011

Wendy's has launched its new "mid-tier" burger, the W. The item features two 2.25-ounce patties of North American beef, cheese and Wendy's zesty signature…

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Sonic launches Toaster Melt sandwiches

November 7, 2011

Sonic has added two new Toaster Melt Sandwiches to its menu during November and December.

BK launches Chef's Choice Burger

October 23, 2011

Burger King today introduced its new BK Chef's Choice burger nationwide. The 5.5-ounce, flame-grilled burger features 100-percent ground chuck and is topped…

McDonald's earnings receive global boost

October 20, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011, driven by growth across all areas of the world. In constant…

McDonald's commits to sourcing sustainable palm oil

October 19, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has announced its membership in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). The membership represents significant progress in the…

US private equity group buys Burger King NZ franchise

October 16, 2011

Private equity firm The Blackstone Group announced it will acquire Antares Restaurant Group in New Zealand from Australian-based Anchorage Capital Partners.

Farmer Boys celebrating 30th anniversary

October 11, 2011

California-based Farmer Boys will mark its 30th anniversary Oct. 15.

Carl's Jr. marks Texas milestone

October 10, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its 50th restaurant in Texas this week and is celebrating with a series of free burger events.

Burger King rolls out BK Toppers line

October 9, 2011

Burger King Corp. has introduced a new line of fire-grilled burgers with a variety of toppings. The BK Toppers line features the Deluxe, Mushroom Swiss and…

Whataburger launches All-Time Favorites menu

October 9, 2011

Whataburger has launched its All-Time Favorites menu, featuring the Whataburger Patty Melt, the Chop House Cheddar Burger, the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich…