Popeyes parent announces earnings call

May 22, 2008

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, will release earnings for the first quarter ended April 20…

McDonald's testing RFID coupons in Japan

May 22, 2008

Wired: McDonald's is testing a new e-coupon system in Japan called the Kasazu, or contactless, coupon. The coupon is a payment application that is downloaded…

Whataburger names three new regional directors

May 21, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whataburger Restaurants LP has named Carlos Rodriguez as regional director of operations for the chain's Southwest region, the company…

McDonald's announces quarterly dividend

May 21, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on June 23, 2008, to…

Chick-fil-A intros 'Linner Time'

May 21, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has launched a new ad campaign dubbed "It's Linner Time", designed to motivate customers to visit Chick-fil-A for a mid-afternoon snack.…

McDonald's sues over Paris rent

May 20, 2008

Calgary Herald: McDonald's Corp. is suing its French landlord after the rent for its outlet on the Champs-Elysees doubled in five years. The restaurant in the…

Wendy's partners with Screenlife for Kids Meal game

May 20, 2008

SEATTLE — Wendy's International has partnered with Screenlife LLC, the creator of Scene It? The DVD Game, to include four mini-Scene It? games to Wendy's Kids…

Yum donates $2.3M to earthquake relief efforts

May 20, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, has donated $2.3 million for…

Carl's Jr. & Hardee's in fake restaurant prank

May 20, 2008

CARPENTERIA, Calif. — A new advertising campaign for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, called "Fake Restaurant," captures on hidden camera the experience of…

Wendy's launches Frosty Shakes

May 20, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has introduced a new line of hand-spun Frosty Shakes in three flavors: Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry, all topped with…

NRA Show: Industry expert explores menu trends

May 20, 2008

There are three important features a foodservice menu must emphasize to be successful in today's market:  freshness, flavor and health. This is according to…

NRA Show: Chipotle CEO offers advice on sustainable initiatives

May 20, 2008

Chipotle CEO Steve Ells addressed attendees of the National Restaurant Association's 89th annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in an educational session Monday.

Burger King saga points out need for online rules

May 19, 2008

Miami Herald: Burger King Corp. fired two officials last week for ''unauthorized activity'' on public Web sites. Industry experts say what happened at the…

McDonald's Japan ordered to pay overtime to managers

May 19, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Japan said it would begin paying overtime to restaurant managers starting in August following a court order for the hamburger chain to pay…

Cross-dressing bandit caught on tape

May 19, 2008

NBC Augusta (Georgia): Police are searching for a cross-dressing man who robbed a Burger King restaurant in New Orleans May 11. The thief climbed in the…

Chicken wars

KFC may have a tough time competing in the grilled chicken category.  

Taco Bell intros Frutista Freeze frozen beverage

May 18, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has introduced its Frutista Freeze, a permanent line of signature frozen drinks topped with real strawberries.   Frutista Freeze…

Baskin-Robbins plans Texas expansion

May 18, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has opened the Houston area for franchise sales, the company announced. The ice cream chain plans to open more than 100 new…

Chick-fil-A plans menu enhancements

May 18, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A, which in 2007 generated record sales of $2.64 billion and celebrated its 40th consecutive year of positive sales, is making significant…

NRA Show: Sales of pasteurized eggs up 43%

May 17, 2008

CHICAGO – National Pasteurized Eggs (NPE) announced at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show yesterday that sales of their…