McDonald's USA's Thompson named company's No. 2

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January 11, 2010

Don Thompson, president of McDonald's USA, has been named the company's president and chief operating officer. He moves into the role vacated by Ralph Alvarez…

McDonald's UK in effort to reduce methane emissions in cattle

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January 11, 2010

British environmentalists have expressed concern regarding methane emissions from cattle as a significant pollutant in the United Kingdom in recent years. Now…

N.J. Burger King franchisee adopts TelServ communications solution

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January 11, 2010

Kay Burger Management LLC, a franchisee of Burger King Corp., has selected independent telecommunications consulting firm TelServ NJ LLC to manage its voice…

Whataburger heats up menu with Jalapeno Week celebration

January 10, 2010

Whataburger is spicing up January's frigid weather with its first-ever Jalapeno Week, starting today. Now through Jan. 17, customers can add jalapenos to any…

Whataburger heats up menu with Jalapeno Week celebration

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January 10, 2010

Whataburger is spicing up January's frigid weather with its first-ever Jalapeno Week, starting today. Now through Jan. 17, customers can add jalapenos to any…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

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January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

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January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…

Sonic comps still negative in Q1

January 5, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to struggle with negative same-store sales as evidenced by results for the first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2009, the company…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's P12 comps continue negative trend

January 5, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands continue to report negative sales results, according to the company's announcement of its period 1…

Wendy's intros Spicy Chicken Nuggets

January 5, 2010

Wendy's has added heat to its chicken nuggets with three kinds of peppers plus savory spices, combining the growing popularity of chicken as a protein at…

Sonic comps still negative in Q1

January 5, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to struggle with negative same-store sales as evidenced by results for the first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2009, the company…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's P12 comps continue negative trend

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January 5, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands continue to report negative sales results, according to the company's announcement of its period 1…

Wendy's intros Spicy Chicken Nuggets

January 5, 2010

Wendy's has added heat to its chicken nuggets with three kinds of peppers plus savory spices, combining the growing popularity of chicken as a protein at…

Burgerville adds Portobello sandwich, wedges

January 4, 2010

Regional chain Burgerville has introduced two new menu offerings featuring Portobello mushrooms: Roasted Portobello Focaccia Sandwich and Panko Portobello…

Burger King posts Gluten-Sensitive List

January 4, 2010

Burger King Corp. is making it easier for customers with specific dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity, to identify menu items that fit their…

McDonald's Quarter Pounder inventor dies

January 4, 2010

Al Bernardin, known inventor of the McDonald's Quarter Pounder, has died of a stroke at the age of 81, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bernardin began his…

Burgerville adds Portobello sandwich, wedges

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January 4, 2010

Regional chain Burgerville has introduced two new menu offerings featuring Portobello mushrooms: Roasted Portobello Focaccia Sandwich and Panko Portobello…

Burger King posts Gluten-Sensitive List

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January 4, 2010

Burger King Corp. is making it easier for customers with specific dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity, to identify menu items that fit their…