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McDonald's net income drops for Q1
April 23, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s first-quarter net income fell 14 percent following a tax benefit a year earlier, but sales rose as the company upgraded…
read nowWendy's appoints new COO
April 23, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced it has named Dave Near as chief operations officer, a new position for the chain. Near will be…
read nowU.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says
April 19, 2006
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…
read nowCommentary: The fast-food wars
April 18, 2006
Slate: So, we've found a new enemy: obesity. Two years ago, the government discovered that the targets of previous crusades—booze, sex, guns, and…
read nowRemote call centers handle nationwide drive-thru orders
April 12, 2006
New York Times: An experiment in California is testing the efficacy of fast-food call centers. Employees go to work in Santa Maria and take orders from around…
read nowStudy shows fast-food ads target African Americans
April 6, 2006
Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…
read nowBurger King announces eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps
April 6, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in the United States. According to a news release, for…
read nowProfits soar for CKE Restaurants thanks to tax benefit
April 6, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter and fiscal 2005 profit surged thanks to a reduction in deferred tax. The…
read nowBurger King offers new French Toast Sandwich and Cheesy Tots
April 4, 2006
MIAMI —Burger King Corporation added two breakfast items, the French Toast Sandwich and CHEESY TOTS, to the menu on April 5. According to a news release…
read nowConsumers don't visit QSR Web sites
March 29, 2006
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.— According to a new report from Sandelman & Associates, "Usage of Restaurant Chain Web Sites," QSR users not only have never visited…
read nowCover: Sonic gives customers choice
March 29, 2006
Nobody has to tell Sonic Drive-In that evolution is key to survival. America's largest drive-in chain is constantly changing its menu and adding new…
read nowKiosks could change QSRs to SSR, self-service restaurants
March 27, 2006
CNNMoney.com: New technology innovations could soon force the restaurant industry to change an often-used acronym -- QSR, or quick-service restaurant -- to…
read nowLong John Silver's adds lobster to the menu
March 2, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's added Buttered Lobster Bites, made with real langostino lobster, to its menu to drive sales during the 40-day Catholic…
read nowDel 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…
read nowSales 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. …
read nowLet the Dr Pepper SONIC Games begin
February 28, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Olympic-style competition twisted with a mind-boggling question has had more than 80,000 SONIC Drive-In crewmembers guessing 'Where in the…
read nowMcDonald'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…
read nowJack in the Box reports earnings
February 21, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings totaled $25.2 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with $25.4 million in the same…
read nowKFC 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…
read nowMcDonald's admits to using wheat and dairy in fries
February 15, 2006
KUTV: McDonald's admitted to using wheat and dairy products to make its French fries taste better. The reason McDonald's is now revealing this is new…
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