McDonald's U.S. comps up 2%

May 7, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. increased 5 percent in April and 6.8 percent year-to-date, the company has announced.

Dairy Queen names Gainor CEO

May 7, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — International Dairy Queen Inc. has named John P. Gainor president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2008. He replaces Charles W.

Baskin-Robbins co-founder passes away

May 6, 2008

AFP: Irvine Robbins, cofounder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain, has died at the age of 90. Robbins started the chain with late brother-in-law Burt Baskin…

McDonald's to host nationwide sampling event

May 5, 2008

CHICAGO — McDonald's will offer customers the opportunity to try its new Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Sandwich during a nationwide sampling event May 1…

Mary Brown's pulls ad after church complaint

May 5, 2008

The Canadian Press: The Canadian chicken chain Mary Brown's has pulled a marketing campaign after the company received a complaint from a Roman Catholic…

Burger King investigates VP's message board postings

May 5, 2008

The News-Press (Ft. Myers, Fla.): Burger King is investigating online postings made by one of its vice presidents criticizing the farm worker's group the…

NRA to showcase top industry trends

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Building, kitchen design and more create exhibit hall 2,100+ booths.

Dunkin' Donuts worker nabbed in Peeping Tom case

May 4, 2008

MyFoxNY.com: An employee of a Long Island Dunkin' Donuts has been arrested for allegedly installing a hidden camera in the ladies' restroom. A nearby resident…

Taco Bueno, Cellfire partner for coupon campaign

May 4, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Following a test at 80 stores in Dallas, Mexican chain Taco Bueno will accept Cellfire mobile coupons at all participating restaurants…

TCBY celebrates Mother's Day with yogurt giveaway

May 4, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will celebrate Mother's Day 2008 by giving away free small frozen yogurt cups or cones to moms around the…

Trufoods acquires Ritter's Frozen Custard

May 4, 2008

NEW YORK — Ritter's Frozen Custard, an Indianapolis-based chain specializing in ultra-premium ice cream, on April 29 was acquired by Trufoods LLC. The…

Hardee's sells 59 restaurants

April 30, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. restaurant brands, has announced the sale of 59 restaurants as part…

Restaurant Performance Index continues decline

April 30, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Taco Bell switching to green grills

April 30, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out its new Grill-to-Order cooking method by installing water- and energy-saving electric grills that will conserve 30…

Burger King net up 21 percent

April 30, 2008

BOSTON — Global comparable-store sales at Burger King Holdings Inc. increased 5.8 percent for the fiscal 2008 third quarter ended March 31, 2008, the company…

Carl's Jr. comps up 3.8%

April 29, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc. rose 1.7 percent for the four-week period ended April 21, the company has announced.

Mrs. Winner's Chicken kicks off free gas promo

April 29, 2008

ATLANTA — Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has launched a "Free Gas for a Year" promotion in the metro Atlanta area.   Customers can come into any…

Taco Bell intros Big Bell Box meal

April 29, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has introduced its Big Bell Box meal, which features a Bacon Club Chalupa, Beef Crunchy Taco, Bean Burrito and Cinnamon Twists…

White Castle to offer 87-minute burger sale

April 29, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In recognition of National Hamburger Month, which is celebrated in May, and the company's 87th anniversary, White Castle System Inc. will turn…

Scaling recipes for expansion

What to consider when taking your brand, and your recipes, to the next level.