Yum! Brands 1Q same-store sales up 4%

March 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. reported estimated first-quarter system sales for its International Division increased 6 percent prior to foreign currency…

Sagittarius Brands finalizes Del Taco buy

March 29, 2006

NASHVILLE  — Sagittarius Brands, the Nashville-based parent company for Captain D's Seafood, completed the purchase of Del Taco. The company announced…

Consumers don't visit QSR Web sites

March 29, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.— According to a new report from Sandelman & Associates, "Usage of Restaurant Chain Web Sites," QSR users not only have never visited…

Cover: Sonic gives customers choice

March 29, 2006

Nobody has to tell Sonic Drive-In that evolution is key to survival. America's largest drive-in chain is constantly changing its menu and adding new…

Operators upgrade POS systems instead of replacing

March 29, 2006

With today's tight budgets, it may not make financial sense for operators to invest in a new POS system. That was the case for Chris Nonnemaker, a franchise…

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands adds "Breezer" to store menus

March 28, 2006

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Mrs. Fields Famous Brands is adding a new treat to its store menus with the introduction of its new line of Breezer smoothies.  The…

McDonald's introduces new PlayPlace design

March 22, 2006

TULSA — McDonald's will open a new PlayPlace in Tulsa, Okla., March 27. According to a media announcement, the "R Gym" is exclusive to Tulsa. The gym has…

Tim Hortons revises IPO

March 20, 2006

OAKVILLE, Ontario—Tim Hortons Inc. announced that it has increased the estimated price range for its initial public offering of 29 million shares of common…

Church's Chicken expects to break $2 billion in sales

March 15, 2006

ATLANTA — Shortly after reaching its $1 billion dollar system sales milestone, Church's Chicken franchise development executives are pledging to award…

Tim Hortons reaffirms IPO plans

March 13, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc. reaffirmed its plans for its upcoming initial public offering, saying it will offer 2…

Wienerschnitzel hires brokerage firm to assist in franchise growth

March 12, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Wienerschnitzel, the world's largest hot dog chain, announced a company-wide initiative to support expansion among current and…

SUBWAY approves NCR as POS vendor

March 9, 2006

ATLANTA — The SUBWAY restaurant chain has named NCR Corp. an approved point-of-sale (POS) solution provider. According to a news release, the NCR RealPOS 7…

Church's Chicken sales reach $1 billion

March 8, 2006

Church's Chicken is now a billion dollar business and has committed to double its size within five years.   "This day is the biggest milestone in the history…

McDonald's comps rise 4.7%

March 7, 2006

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday global comparable sales rose 4.7 percent in February. The Oak Brook, Ill., hamburger giant said it saw positive…

Carl's Jr. Feb. same-store sales rise 10 %

March 6, 2006

CKE Restaurants Inc. reported February same-store sales grew 7.3 percent for four weeks ended Feb. 27. Carl's Jr. locations posted a 10 percent rise in…

Del Taco create "Jaws" ad to promote Crispy Fish Burrito

March 2, 2006

Del Taco updated its menu with the Crispy Fish Burrito. The new item features two crispy fish fillets, ancho chili sauce, crunchy cabbageand freshly made…

Serving those who serve U.S.

Eating a Burger King Whopper or a Subway foot-long reminds Capt. Bill Roberts of home.

New Zealand McDonald's workers strike

February 12, 2006

New Zealand — N.Z. McDonald's workers carried out a symbolic strike Feb. 12, according to the organization SuperSizeMyPay.com. A news release said 10…

Franchises grow 27 percent in the Middle East

January 19, 2006

DUBAI — The Middle East's franchising industry recorded a growth rate of 27 percent and earned more than $14 billion in 2005. QSRs account for 40 percent of…

Longtime worker buys Missoula McDonald's franchises

December 27, 2005

Kyong Kapalczynski started working for McDonald's at the very bottom, making biscuits and doing just about every chore. After 10 years of grunt work and…