7-Eleven, Inc. names new President and CEO

November 27, 2005

7-Eleven, Inc., the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, announced recently that Joseph M. DePinto has been named President…

Investor details call for McDonald's spinoff

November 21, 2005

Late last month, the largest QSR franchise in the nation McDonald's Corp., said it has no plans to undertake a large-scale restructuring, either through a…

Checkers®/Rally's® Celebrates 20 Years

November 21, 2005

Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest double drive-thru chain, today announced that it is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Checkers® and…

Steak n Shake's shaky stock

November 21, 2005

While you might drive that extra mile for the great taste of the QSR Steak n Shake. You might want to think twice about investing in their stock.  

Taco Bueno opens first franchise unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas

November 21, 2005

Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Taco Bueno opens its very first franchise unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The franchise is the result of a 10-month-old…

White Castle's Roma Tomato Burger available for limited time

November 21, 2005

For a limited time customers visiting the quick-service restaurant White Castle in New York and New Jersey can order a tasty new sandwich. Beginning November…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces two new holiday latte flavors

November 21, 2005

Dunkin' Donuts is spreading holiday cheer to millions of Americans with the introduction of two new Holiday Latte flavors: decadent Caramel Creme and nutty…

Checkers/Rally's donates to relief effort with sales of NASCAR Combo Meals

November 13, 2005

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. the nation's largest QSR chain of double drive- thru restaurants, recently announced that it is donating more than…

Papa Murphy's opens 900th store

November 13, 2005

Papa Murphy's, the world's largest and fastest-growing Take `N' Bake pizza chain, has opened its 900th store in Aurora, Colo., and is on track to reach 1,00…

National Restaurant Association applauds Bill passed to prevent abusive lawsuits targeting food industry

November 9, 2005

The National Restaurant Association today commended the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 554, the "Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act,…

KFC prepares bird flu ad

November 9, 2005

In coming days, KFC will have television commercials ready to reassure customers that its chicken is safe to eat in the event of a bird flu outbreak. The QSR…

Baskin-Robbins and Kraft Foods announce co-branded agreement

November 7, 2005

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest QSR chain of ice cream specialty stores, and Kraft Foods, a global leader in branded foods and beverages, announced that…

Domino's Pizza trials online order system

November 7, 2005

Domino's Pizza is trialling an online ordering system for some Brisbane residents, who will be able to order pizzas within 40 seconds according to the…

Red Robin weathers turbulance

November 6, 2005

The restaurant industry, like many other consumer-related industries, has been on fire of late. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is joining the parade, with its…

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…

Drive-thru wait times creep up as menu options get more complex

November 6, 2005

Quick-serve restaurants are having a tougher time keeping the fast in fast food, as menus become more complicated in response to customers' evolving culinary…

Meritage to establish national franchise platform for growth

November 2, 2005

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (MHG), the nation's only publicly traded Wendy's franchisee and O'Charley's franchisee, today announced plans to expand its…

Subway chain surpasses McDonald's

November 2, 2005

In recent years, Subway the franchise chain surpassed McDonald's in the number of restaurants open in the U.S. and Canada.

Papa John's and Blockbuster Take Dinner and a Movie Online

November 2, 2005

Papa John's and Blockbuster Take Dinner and a Movie Online; Offer free 30-day trial of BLOCKBUSTER Online® with online pizza purchase at papajohns.com.

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits introduces a bigger, better bird

October 31, 2005

Just in time for the holiday's, the world's second-largest quick-service chicken concept, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, is introducing the bigger, better Cajun…