Arby's Restaurant Group selects Mitel

March 23, 2006

OTTAWA, Ontario --  Mitel announced that Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has upgraded its communications capabilities at its global headquarters in Atlanta with…

Chick-fil-A gives away Ford vehicles

March 21, 2006

Biz Journal: Seven Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A restaurant operators won new Ford vehicles through a company-wide sales contest. The winners also receive the "Symbol…

Sonic reports record 2Q earnings

March 20, 2006

Sonic Corp. reported fiscal second-quarter net earnings of $12.9 million, up 15 percent from a year ago. Revenue at the Oklahoma City-based restaurant chain…

KFC and Taco John's discuss coupon strategy

Despite gift cards' success, coupons still bring in customers.

Church's Chicken expects to break $2 billion in sales

March 15, 2006

ATLANTA — Shortly after reaching its $1 billion dollar system sales milestone, Church's Chicken franchise development executives are pledging to award…

Yum! Brands to buy back $500M shares

March 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. said Thursday it has approved the buyback of an additional $500 million worth of the company's shares over the next 1…

Meat eaters don't mind 'mad cow'

March 14, 2006

MarketWatch: The creeping spread of avian flu and the discovery of a third case of mad-cow disease in the United States apparently have yet to dampen the…

Chick-fil-A begins nutrition promotion

March 14, 2006

ATLANTA — March is National Nutrition Month, and Chick-fil-A is offering advice to consumers on eating right when eating out. In a recent national survey of…

Bird flu concerns chicken chains

March 13, 2006

New York Times: Yum! Brands KFC and independent French eatery Chicken Corner are among the chicken restaurants in Europe battling customer worries over avian…

Church's Chicken sales reach $1 billion

March 8, 2006

Church's Chicken is now a billion dollar business and has committed to double its size within five years.   "This day is the biggest milestone in the history…

McDonald's comps rise 4.7%

March 7, 2006

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday global comparable sales rose 4.7 percent in February. The Oak Brook, Ill., hamburger giant said it saw positive…

Verizon Wireless wins contract with Chick-fil-A

March 6, 2006

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Verizon Wireless announced that Chick-fil-A Inc. has signed a two-year, voice and data agreement. Implemented in January, this agreement…

QSRs upscale to survive

From menu changes to more contemporary designs, the QSR is evolving.

Del Taco create "Jaws" ad to promote Crispy Fish Burrito

March 2, 2006

Del Taco updated its menu with the Crispy Fish Burrito. The new item features two crispy fish fillets, ancho chili sauce, crunchy cabbageand freshly made…

Sales soar at Yum! Brands

March 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Yum! Brands reported that blended comparable-store sales at its U.S. corporate units rose 4 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25.    …

McDonald's takes $60 million in pre-tax charges

February 27, 2006

CHICAGO — An acquisition in Brazil and store closings in the United Kingdom will lead McDonald's Corp. to take about $60 million in pre-tax charges in the…

KFC ads target younger, tech-savvy crowd

February 23, 2006

Courier Journal: A new spot promoting the launch of the Buffalo KFC Snacker offers a $1 coupon for one of the sandwiches to those who can spot a message…

KFC and Long John's face zoning issues in Mass.

February 19, 2006

Daily News Transcript: KFC and Long John Silver's is trying to move into a Massachusetts suburb, but town officials are contesting the way the restaurants…

Bojangles moves to Mexico

February 15, 2006

CHARLOTTE N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. announced a development deal with the Mexicajun Investment Group to open 10 restaurants over the next five years…

Chick-fil-A restaurant promotions reach $3 million

February 13, 2006

HOUMA, La. — Chick-fil-A will open Houma's first free-standing Chick-fil-A restaurant Feb 16. and will give away $26,000 in free Chick-fil-A food. Company…