Carl's Jr., Hardee's sign digital creative agency

June 28, 2009

LOS ANGELES — 72andSunny, creative agency for worldwide brands such as Nike, Discovery Channel, 2K Sports and Quiksilver, has announced that it has won the…

Burger King Stacker 'transforms' in movie tie-in promo

June 28, 2009

MIAMI — To celebrate the movie premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burger King has announced the transformation of the BK Stacker into the BK BBQ…

Carl's Jr. to offer in-store media in 133 stores

June 25, 2009

DALLAS — Indoor Direct Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with Carl's Jr. to bring its restaurant digital TV network to 133 locations.   The…

Jack in the Box to add Diet Dr Pepper systemwide

June 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement with Jack in the Box Inc. and its franchisees that now includes availability of…

McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30

June 24, 2009

CKE reports Q1 results decline

June 24, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 18.   Blended same-store sales for the quarter were…

Burger King Singapore ad draws ire for overt sexual references

June 24, 2009

Bloggers worldwide have criticized Burger King for one of its latest advertising efforts, an ad running in Singapore promoting the BK Super Seven Incher. In…

QSRs prepare for final federal wage hike, tighter margins

June 23, 2009

CNN Money: Quick-service restaurants chains will see another round of margin pressure as the latest minimum wage increase sets in next month, but this round…

Sonic Q3 comps fall 5.4%

June 23, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported that systemwide same-store sales fell 5.4 percent for the third quarter ended May 31 as compared to a decline of 0.…

Wendy's franchisee installs digital outdoor presale board

June 22, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. —Wendy's FourCrown, a Minnesota-based Wendy's franchisee of 60 stores, has installed a climate-controlled WAND 46-inch Digital Outdoor…

Jack in the Box adds flavored iced tea

June 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Flavored Iced Teas are now available at Jack in the Box restaurants, the company has announced.   Jack's new Flavored Iced Teas feature chilled…

Burger King launches Transformers promo

June 22, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is transforming its summer promotions with instant-win and online contests as well as a new burger, the company has announced. …

Culver's offers online meal nutrition calculator

June 22, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has launched its Made-to-Order Meal Builder available at www.getculverized.com to allow guests to determine the…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off instant-win game for new Camaro

June 21, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered with Dr Pepper to give away six new 2010 Chevy Camaros in an instant-win game cup promotion, the companies…

McDonald's Angus burger U.S. rollout set for August

June 21, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's new one-third-pound Angus burger is scheduled to roll out in August, according to an internal company document obtained by the…

McDonald's launches 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' promo

June 18, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" Happy Meals promotion, with the rollout to continue in stores around the world.

Burger King Corp. finalizes Apple Fries licensing deal

June 18, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has finalized its licensing arrangement with Crunch Pak, which will bring the brand's popular BK Kids Meal product, BK Fresh Apple…

Wendy's prices private offering

June 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…

McDonald's Europe to test environmental improvements in farming

June 18, 2009

Reuters: McDonald's Europe has launched a farming program to tackle a wide range of environmental and animal welfare issues. Initiatives could include cows…

Jack in the Box golf event raises $300K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 16, 2009

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $300,00…