Global comps rise at McDonald's

January 27, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales at McDonald's Corp. increased 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the company announced. U.S. comps grew 3.3 percent…

KFC serving Chinese breakfast favorite

January 20, 2008

China Daily: KFC has begun serving youtiao, a quintessential Chinese breakfast food, in all of its restaurants in China as another step to localize its menu.

Britain to unveil plans to curb QSRs near schools

January 20, 2008

The Observer: The British government will launch a strategy Jan. 23 to curb the spread of fast-food outlets near schools and halt the country's levels of…

Study: British kids don't view fast food as treat

January 15, 2008

The Press Association: More than two-thirds of British children do not think of fast food as a treat, according to a study by the British Heart Foundation. …

McDonald's ranked among Canada's 50 best employers

January 8, 2008

TORONTO — McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. has been chosen as one of Canada's 50 best employers. The ranking, compiled by Hewitt Associates for The Globe…

Report: McDonald's visits reach record in Britain

January 6, 2008

Agence France-Presse: McDonald's is selling more burgers in Britain than at any time since it opened there 34 years ago, according to The Times.   There were…

Survey: U.K. 'leading fast-food nation'

January 2, 2008

The Press Association: The United Kingdom is the world's leading fast-food nation, according to a survey conducted by BBC World and market research firm…

365 days of quick-serve

QSRs weathered food safety, health concerns in 2007.

Health Canada: Burger King leads in trans fats

December 25, 2007

The Canadian Press: Health Canada's testing of prepackaged foods and selected restaurant meals found that Burger King had the highest levels of trans fat. …

Burger King plans Asian expansion

December 19, 2007

Reuters: Burger King is planning an expansion into Asia in the next five years. The chain hopes to open as many as 300 outlets across China, says chief…

McDonald's reveals singing contest finalists

December 18, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world cast more than 46,000 online votes to select 14 McDonald's restaurant workers as Voice of McDonald's II…

McDonald's plans 120 restaurants in China in '08

December 18, 2007

TradingMarkets: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 120 restaurants in China in 2008, half of which will be in the southern Chinese Province of Guangdong, said…

Study examines Australians' fast-food habits

December 17, 2007

ScienceAlert: An Australian study questions whether more should be done to promote healthier fast food instead of trying to prevent people from eating it…

Burger King enters Colombia

December 12, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has awarded development rights in Colombia for the cities of Medellin and Cali to KINCO S.A, the company announced. The first Burger…

Time limits put on McD's patrons in England

December 11, 2007

Fox News: Drive-thru customers at 40 McDonald's restaurants in England are being given 45 minutes to finish their meal and leave the parking lot before a $22…

Real Kungfu selects NCR for POS services

December 11, 2007

BEIJING — Chinese fast-food chain Real Kungfu has selected NCR Corp. to provide point-of-sale (POS) technology and services.   Real Kungfu operates more than…

Church's Chicken opens in Russian markets

December 10, 2007

MOSCOW and ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Texas Chicken, the international brand of U.S.-based Church's Chicken, continues to expand its brand overseas. European…

Carl's Jr. opens in American Samoa

December 6, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has opened a restaurant in Pago Pago, American Samoa, making it the 100th Carl's Jr. restaurant to open internationally…

Online voting open for 'Voice of McDonald's'

November 28, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world can vote online for finalists for the second Voice of McDonald's singing competition via the company's Web site…

Rashes, choking hit 19 at German McDonald's

November 27, 2007

The Earth Times: Police cleared a McDonald's restaurant Nov. 27 in Dresden, Germany, after 19 people mysteriously developed rashes in their mouths and…