Former Arby's exec purchases Arby's restaurants

April 9, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said that Mike Welch, a former executive with the company, has purchased nine Arby's restaurants in Broward…

Dunkin' Donuts launches new advertising campaign

April 9, 2006

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts unveiled a new, multi-million dollar advertising campaign that revolutionizes the brand's position by focusing on how Dunkin…

QSRs attract gamers

Burger King and McDonald's deploy effective advertisements in video games.

Burger King promotes CFO to CEO

April 6, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced that John Chidsey, 43, the company's president and chief financial officer, has been named chief executive officer…

Burger King announces eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps

April 6, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in the United States. According to a news release, for…

Captain D's to expand to Puerto Rico

April 5, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's will expand into its second international market with the addition of Puerto Rico as a new development territory. According to…

Brazil Fast Food Reports Q4, 2005 results

April 4, 2006

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil Fast Food, a 451-outlet fast-food chain and the second largest fast-food chain operator in Brazil, announced financial results…

KFC and Rostik's open first co-branded restaurant in Moscow

April 3, 2006

MOSCOW — Yum! Brands Inc. is opening in Moscow the first of many co-branded KFC-Rostik's restaurants. The remodeled Rostik's restaurant is 682 square-meters…

Jon Lovitz hosts SUBWAY Dinner Theatre

April 3, 2006

MILFORD, Conn. —  In a new advertising campaign featuring comedian Jon Lovitz, SUBWAY is hosting "Dinner Theatre," where Lovitz sets the stage for several…

Dunkin' Brands introduces new charity

April 2, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's, announced a commitment to support emergency response organizations in…

Triarc Companies, Arby's franchiser, nets 4Q loss

April 2, 2006

NEW YORK—Triarc Companies Inc. announced the results of operations for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Jan. 1. Triarc Companies is a holding company…

Sovereign Investment acquires 23 Wendy's in $39.6MM transaction

April 2, 2006

PRINCETON, N.J.— Sovereign Investment Company, one of the largest and fastest-growing private equity investors providing sale/leaseback capital, announced it…

Taco Bueno names 2006 Vendors of the Year

April 2, 2006

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has named Lubbock, Texas-based Pedro's Tamales as its 2006 Food Vendor of the Year, and North Carolina-based The Roberts Group as its…

Cinnabon and Richard Petty launch Chillatta Flavors

March 30, 2006

ATLANTA — Cinnabon Inc. is racing into spring with its first ever national sweepstakes. Partnering with the Richard Petty Driving Experience, Cinnabon's…

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…