McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

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March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Study reveals economic impact of foodborne illness

March 2, 2010

The Produce Safety Project, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University, has publised a report that outlines the economic impact of…

Forecasting a new product jackpot

Of Jack in the Box and Burger King's new premium sandwich menu lines, one is a hit and the other a miss.

Study reveals economic impact of foodborne illness

March 2, 2010

The Produce Safety Project, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University, has publised a report that outlines the economic impact of…

Forecasting a new product jackpot

Of Jack in the Box and Burger King's new premium sandwich menu lines, one is a hit and the other a miss.

White Castle exec goes 'Undercover' in reality show

February 28, 2010

White Castle got its turn on the new reality series Undercover Boss on Sunday. Dave Rife, one of the owners of the Ingram-family-owned company, spent a week…

Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet

February 28, 2010

Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…

Telling your food safety story

Many QSRs have strong standards, but they take a quiet approach communicating that message.

White Castle exec goes 'Undercover' in reality show

February 28, 2010

White Castle got its turn on the new reality series Undercover Boss on Sunday. Dave Rife, one of the owners of the Ingram-family-owned company, spent a week…

Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet

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February 28, 2010

Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…

Telling your food safety story

Many QSRs have strong standards, but they take a quiet approach communicating that message.

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

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February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

Is your menu slowing speed of service?

Increasing order thruput is always top of mind, but too many chains don't understand how their menu design may be to blame.

Is your menu slowing speed of service?

Increasing order thruput is always top of mind, but too many chains don't understand how their menu design may be to blame.

Is Burger King's SBC coffee a contender in the coffee war?

by Mark Crawford — Dir Choc Biz Dev, Mont Blanc Gourmet

A specialty coffee guru sheds light on where the chain's new offering may fall short.