Senator pushes for PFC ban in food wrapping

March 3, 2008

News10 (Sacramento, Calif.): California State Sen. Ellen Corbett wants to ban perfluorinated compounds — chemicals compounds found in Teflon that also are used…

Ex-managers to sue McDonald's Japan for overtime

March 3, 2008

CSR Asia: Two former managers of McDonald's Co. (Japan) Ltd. plan to file a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court in March, demanding the hamburger chain pay…

QSRs gain ground in Asia

Personalization, unique experiences draw droves of customers.

Baskin-Robbins to open 90 Ohio units

March 2, 2008

Dayton Daily News: Baskin-Robbins plans to have 90 stores in Ohio within five years, the company has announced. In the Dayton area, plans call for the company…

Wendy's reduces trans fats

March 2, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's recently announced that its 6,300 U.S. and Canadian restaurants are scheduled to switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its french…

Triarc full year, Q4 ‘07 comps decline

March 2, 2008

ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc., the franchisor of Arby's, recently announced systemwide same-store sales decreased 2 percent in both the 2007 fiscal year and…

Arby's intros Market Fresh Reubens, Chocolate Turnover

February 28, 2008

ATLANTA — To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Arby's is featuring its classic Reuben Sandwich. Arby's classic Market Fresh Reuben Sandwich features thinly sliced…

Restaurant index registers gain in January

February 28, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Google invests in Indian QSR

February 27, 2008

Mashable: Google-backed Erasmic Venture Fund recently invested in a Bangalore, India-based fast-food chain named Kaati Zone, whose American corporate cultural…

Burger King unveils menu additions

February 27, 2008

Forbes: Burger King has announced it plans to start selling several new items in 2008, including the Angry Bacon and Cheese Whopper with spicy, crispy onions…

Utah drive-in restaurant expands

February 27, 2008

The Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune: Built in Salt Lake City in 1960, the Iceberg Drive Inn has 12 Utah franchises and plans to open one at University Mall in Orem…

Vietnamese youth welcome fast food

February 26, 2008

Viet Nam News: "Western-style" fast food is welcomed eagerly in Vietnam, especially by the young. KFC has 44 restaurants in Vietnam, South Korea's Lotteria has…

McDonald's Canada returns Shamrock Shake

February 26, 2008

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada has announced the return of the Shamrock Shake. For a limited time beginning Feb. 26, the Shamrock Shake — with a sweet, minty…

Krispy Kreme offers lightly glazed donut

February 26, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is offering a lightly glazed donut through March 23 at participating locations. The donut is a yeast-raised…

McDonald's offers home delivery in China

February 25, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. has begun offering home delivery in Shanghai, aiming to build a model in China to boost sales and help it catch up with rival Yum!

Dunkin' Donuts to open in Kansas City

February 25, 2008

Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City will get its first Dunkin' Donuts franchise in November and three more by 2010. Pinku and Chintu Inc. will open the…

McDonald's to give away McSkillet Burritos

February 25, 2008

CHICAGO — McDonald's will offer a free McSkillet Burrito on Feb. 28 and 29 with purchase of a medium and large beverage, while supplies last at participating…

Burger King to open 50 Malaysian outlets

February 24, 2008

Franchise International: Burger King is set to open 50 outlets in Malaysia through franchisee Cosmo Restaurants Sdn Bhd. These restaurants are due to be…

Baskin-Robbins, Hershey's create candy bar ice cream

February 24, 2008

BOSTON — Baskin-Robbins and the Hershey Co. have teamed up to offer 13 candy-infused ice cream treats. The menu line-up has expanded with the introduction of…

Taco Maker opens two Kissimmee stores

February 24, 2008

OGDEN, Utah — The Taco Maker has opened two new stores in the Kissimmee area as part of its expansion plans for Florida.   Motivator Investment Partners…