McDonald's ad draws fire in China

January 24, 2007

MALAYSIAKINI: A Penang, China, consumer group is calling for McDonald's to pull its latest television advertisement and apologize to consumers. The ad depicts…

Baskin Robbins franchisor announces Middle East expansion

January 24, 2007

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Galadari Ice Cream Co., the world's largest Baskin Robbins franchisor, plans to open 60 new outlets in the Middle East this…

McDonald's inks exclusive drive-thru agreement in China

January 18, 2007

Globe Investor:  McDonald's Corp. has signed an exclusive 20-year agreement with Chinese oil firm Sinopec to build drive-thru restaurants at its petrol…

Fast-food chains target Muslim population

January 16, 2007

Bradenton Herald: Fast-food operators across the globe are trying to reach the Muslim population through the offering of halal — the Islamic analog of kosher…

Dunkin' Donuts makes international push

January 16, 2007

Reuters: Dunkin' Brands Inc. plans to open its first Dunkin' Donuts store in Taiwan as part of a regional push that also will take it into mainland China.

U.K. health experts request QSR ban in poor neighborhoods

January 11, 2007

The Scotsman (Scotland): A Medical Research Council team said the high prevalence of quick-service restaurants in poor areas may be one of the factors behind…

Burger King to enter Indonesian market

January 3, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, BK AsiaPac Pte. Ltd., awarded development rights for Indonesia to PT Sari Burger Indonesia…

Trans-fats, lawsuits and E. coli dominate 2006 headlines

For some operators, 2006 was a year to forget.

Burger King goes to Japan

December 14, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Corporation has awarded exclusive development rights for Japan to Burger King Japan Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Lotte Co. Ltd. and…

Burger King wins retail development award in Europe

December 5, 2006

MIAMI — The International Market for Retail Real Estate, a European organization known as MAPIC, honored Burger King with its highest honor at the…

N.Z. labor union beats McDonald's

December 4, 2006

TVNZ: Workers at New Zealand McDonald's restaurants have secured a pay rise ahead of Christmas. After an 18-month fight, McDonald's has settled on new pay…

QSRs vie for China

November 26, 2006

Reuters: From octopus Pizza Hut pies to spicy Quarter Pounder hamburgers, U.S. fast food is undergoing major changes in China as restaurant titans like Yum…

McDonald's opens flagship restaurant north of Seoul

November 12, 2006

SEOUL — McDonald's Korea has opened a flagship restaurant north of Seoul. According to a news release, the restaurant in the city of Pocheon is 3,300-square…

Taco Bell to open stores in India

November 12, 2006

The Hindu News: Yum! Brands said it plans to open Taco Bell stores in India.   "We are evaluating to bring Taco Bell brand into India. It may take about 1…

McDonald's Oct. comps up 5.6%

November 7, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's reported solid comps for October.   The company credited breakfast and new promotions for a 5.5 percent system-wide increase in…

McDonald's not happy with China's store performances

November 6, 2006

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is not satisfied with how its fast-food restaurants are performing in China but is content to grow slower there than it has…

McDonald's partners with the Duchess of York

October 23, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, a.k.a. Fergie, was named global ambassador for World Children's Day at McDonald's for a second straight…

Nigerian operator: Fast-food business is hard work

October 22, 2006

The Daily Sun: In a revealing Q&A, Prince Okonkwo, chief executive of Tetrazzini Chicken restaurant in Nigeria, shares his ideas on marketing and the…

Ukrainian QSRs cut hygiene and food-quality corners to save money

October 19, 2006

The Post: As Ukraine's restaurant business increasingly consolidates, the Ukrainian QSRs leave hungry and hurrying patrons with a narrow selection to choose…

European educator pushes for fast-food ban at schools

October 15, 2006

The Guardian: A European educator is trying to ban students from eating fast-food at schools, and the public seems to overwhelmingly support the teacher's…