Wendy’s testing new chicken sandwiches

April 28, 2011

Wendy's restaurants in its hometown of Columbus, Ohio are testing three new sandwiches – the Bruschetta Chicken, Bistro Cheddar Chicken and Asiago Club Chicken.

NRA: Restaurant same-store gains strongest since ‘07

April 28, 2011

Bolstered by solid improvements in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the outlook for the restaurant industry continued to strengthen in March…

Wendy’s franchisee settles discrimination suit

April 27, 2011

Restwend LLC, operator of about 15 Wendy's restaurants in Maine, has paid more than $17,000 to settle a discrimination suit involving one of its unit managers…

Chicken wars heat up: Church’s claims taste test win over Popeyes

April 27, 2011

Quick-service competition has historically been about burger wars, but don't count out the feisty chicken chains.

Dunkin’ Brands reports 5.4 percent sales increase

April 27, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported results for the first quarter 2011, ended March 26.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands to Alabama

April 27, 2011

Maryland-based Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in Alabama. The unit will open soon in…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

Krispy Kreme rolls out Oreo Cookies & Kreme

April 26, 2011

Krispy Kreme has added Oreo Cookie pieces to its doughnuts and Chiller drink for the new Cookies & Kreme line, available through June 26.

McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados sets earnings call

April 26, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, will report its first quarter 2011 earnings results after…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s new ad campaign reinforces identity

April 26, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's aren't necessarily known for embracing subtle, conservative ad campaigns. Their latest promotion is no different.

Sonic announces intention to refinance

April 26, 2011

Sonic Corp. has announced that its subsidiaries intend to refinance their outstanding securitization debt with a new debt facility.

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Yum! proposes offer to buy China restaurant chain

April 25, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has submitted a preliminary proposal to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China-based Little Sheep Group Limited, which owns and…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance offers funds to Church’s, Little Caesars operator

April 25, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $7.5 million credit facility to Houston-based MSK Enterprises LLC, which operates 16 Church's Chicken units and 1…

Carl’s Jr. opens in Panama City

April 25, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has opened its first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Panama, located at the Tocumen Panama International Airport in Panama City.

Pittsburgh Ronald McDonald House gets fundraising boost

April 25, 2011

Equitable Gas Company has launched its Fueling Your Day With Love Campaign in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and…

Webinar: Optimizing HR and Payroll Effectiveness for Retail and Restaurants

Investing in an HRM application has proven to be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reduce costs, improve productivity and increase employee…

PAR Technology appoints new CEO

April 24, 2011

PAR Technology Corporation has named Paul B. Domorski as its new president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors effective today. He succeeds Dr. John W.

Yum! to present at Barclays conference

April 24, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Barclays Capital 2011 Retail and Restaurants Conference on April 27 in New York City. The…

Dunkin’ Brands sets Q1 call

April 24, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, plans to release its first quarter fiscal year 2011 financial results…