McDonald's net up nearly 30 percent

October 18, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 5.9 percent in September and 6.9 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007…

Wendy's sued over syrup costs

October 17, 2007

Zanesville Times Recorder: DavCo Restaurants Inc., the largest Wendy's franchisee, is suing the company for $2 million, alleging the company improperly…

Attempted KFC robbery caught on video

October 17, 2007

NBC4.com (Washington D.C.): An employee of a KFC restaurant in Statesville, N.C., battled with an armed robber after the robber's gun jammed. The struggle was…

Hardee's comps up for 24th consecutive period

October 16, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales for CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands, increased 0.1 percent for the…

Taco Bell partners with reality show stars

October 16, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell joined with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of MTV's reality show "The Hills," to host a World Hunger 'Reality Check' at a Los…

First Kernel Kustard location opens

October 16, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Kernel Kustard has opened its first location in Winston-Salem, N.C., as a new specialty store serving frozen kustard with a mix of…

McDonald's in debt sale

October 15, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's Corp has sold $1.5 billion in debt in a two-part offering. The sale included $650 million in 10-year notes and $850 million in 30-year…

Hardee's adds LTO breakfast burrito

October 15, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's restaurants are offering a Country Breakfast Burrito at all of its locations for a limited time.   The Country Breakfast Burrito features…

Philadelphia McDonald's to promote active lifestyles

October 14, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Inc. will promote balanced, active lifestyles this fall with a series of Go Active!

Trial set to begin in 25-year-old KFC murder case

October 14, 2007

Dallas Morning News: Opening arguments are scheduled for today in the trial of one of two men accused of killing five KFC employees in 1983. The victims were…

AFC Enterprises names Cheryl A. Bachelder CEO

October 11, 2007

ATLANTA — Cheryl A. Bachelder has been named chief executive officer of AFC Enterprises Inc. and president of its Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' brand, AFC…

Chick-fil-A renews PAR partnership

October 11, 2007

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Chick-fil-A Inc. has announced it has renewed its 20-plus-year partnership with ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology…

Wendy's and Berjaya Corp. to open Malaysian restaurants

October 11, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International and Berjaya Corp. Berhad announced today that they have signed a development agreement to build Wendy's restaurants in…

McDonald's Sept., 3Q comps continue ascent

October 11, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 5.9 percent in September and 6.9 percent in the third quarter 2007. Systemwide sales for…

McDonald's offers pre-sale for basketball games

October 10, 2007

MILWAUKEE — McDonald's has announced a pre-sale opportunity for tickets to the 2008 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games. The boys and girls…

KFC Colonel to journey cross-country

October 10, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC will dispatch a Colonel Sanders look-alike to drive cross-country collecting "Honks for Hunger Relief," the company has announced. KFC…

Taco Bell names band search finalists

October 10, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has announced the 2007 class of Feed the Beat. The 50 bands will receive $500 in free Fourthmeals — the late night meal between…

Pizza Hut, KFC parent kicks off world hunger effort

October 10, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, is launching a…

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Taco Bell approaches Mexico — again

October 9, 2007

The Associated Press: Taco Bell is reopening in Mexico after its last attempt 15 years ago, in which the restaurants lasted less than two years.   This time…