Dunkin' Donuts tracks employees with scans

March 26, 2008

The Associated Press: Workers at some companies, such as Dunkin' Donuts, are starting and ending their days by pressing a hand or finger to a scanner that logs…

CKE reports increased comps, falling profit

March 26, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc. increased while profits fell during fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2008.

Krystal launches slush beverages

March 26, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Krystal has debuted a new line of premium slush beverages called Krystal Freeze at its restaurants systemwide. The Krystal Freeze line-up…

Dunkin' Donuts rewards carpoolers

March 26, 2008

ESSEX, Conn. — NuRide Inc., the nation's largest incentive-based online ridesharing community, has partnered with Dunkin' Donuts to reward Connecticut…

BK ad campaign searches for workers

March 25, 2008

The New York Times: Burger King Holdings has rolled out a new ad campaign to help recruit employees and managers for both its company-owned and franchised…

Taco Maker plans 650-store expansion

March 25, 2008

OGDEN, Utah — The Taco Maker recently announced regional expansion plans that include development agreements with agents in Florida, North Carolina, South…

Wendy's putting digital ads in bars

March 25, 2008

AdAge.com: Wendy's and its media agency, MediaVest New York, are launching a digital ad campaign across 5,100 bars and restaurants located within one mile of a…

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights for Earth Hour

March 24, 2008

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada and participating restaurants nationwide will take part in Earth Hour, and in the process could save more than 10,000 kWh in…

Burger King names Asia Pacific president

March 24, 2008

CNN Money: Burger King Corp. recently announced that Peter Tan will become president of the company's Asia Pacific operations, effective immediately. Tan…

Sonic Q2 comps improve

March 24, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Systemwide same-store sales at Sonic Corp. increased 3.2 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 29, 2008,, the company announced.

Subway intros $5 footlongs

March 24, 2008

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants recently announced its new $5 footlong promotion, which began March 24.

QSRs go green

Chains moving beyond recycling to energy conservation, cooking oil conversion.

Good Times raises funds for diabetes research

March 23, 2008

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a fundraising effort for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading charitable funder and…

Jack in the Box debuts cinnamon rolls

March 23, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced the new Warm Cinnamon Roll, a pastry made up of bite-sized clusters coated with cinnamon and drizzled with icing.

Popeyes founder dies

March 23, 2008

The Canadian Press: Al Copeland, the flamboyant founder of the Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken chain, died Sunday at a clinic near Munich, Germany. He was 64. …

KFC to launch 'Now Grilling' signs

March 23, 2008

The Associated Press: When KFC rolls out its new grilled chicken in coming weeks in select U.S. cities, customers will be greeted by lighted "Now Grilling…

CKE announces year-end conference call

March 20, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant brands, will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end…

Police search for McDonald's scammer

March 20, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Police are searching for a man who scammed three McDonald's restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. The suspect entered a restaurant last…

Man gets jail time in Del Taco theft

March 19, 2008

Associated Press: A man who complained to the manager of a Del Taco restaurant in order to scam free food has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after…

Radiant Systems selected for BK units in Middle East, N. Africa

March 18, 2008

ATLANTA — Technology provider Radiant Systems Inc. recently announced that Olayan Food Services Company (OFSC) has selected Aloha QuickService Point of Sale…