Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

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March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

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March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

Dunkin' Donuts returns to St. Louis market after 10-year absence

March 9, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating on Thursday the chain's return to the St. Louis market as well as its 60 years of serving coffee, donuts and baked goods with a…

Dunkin' Donuts returns to St. Louis market after 10-year absence

March 9, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating on Thursday the chain's return to the St. Louis market as well as its 60 years of serving coffee, donuts and baked goods with a…

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

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March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

Marble Slab, Great American Cookies announce Middle East expansion

March 7, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that the company has signed a new multiunit development agreement to expand two of its quick-service brands in the Middle…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

Marble Slab, Great American Cookies announce Middle East expansion

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March 7, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that the company has signed a new multiunit development agreement to expand two of its quick-service brands in the Middle…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Tim Hortons lays out aggressive growth plans

March 4, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc.outlined its growth plans — which include 900 new North American locations over the next three years — at its investor conference today.   The…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Tim Hortons lays out aggressive growth plans

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March 4, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc.outlined its growth plans — which include 900 new North American locations over the next three years — at its investor conference today.   The…

Boardwalk Burgers & Fries to expand to Middle East

March 1, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Future Kid Entertainment Co. for 50-plus units throughout the Middle East…

Boardwalk Burgers & Fries to expand to Middle East

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March 1, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Future Kid Entertainment Co. for 50-plus units throughout the Middle East…

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

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February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …