McDonald's Japan to close 400+ stores

February 8, 2010

McDonald's Japan, a 50 percent-owned affiliate of McDonald's Corp., has announced plans to close approximately 430 restaurants over the next 12-18 months in…

Dutch Bros. reports growth year for 2009

February 8, 2010

Despite a slow economy, Dutch Bros. Coffee ended 2009 on a high note that included a nearly 6 percent sales increase over last year and a rise in company…

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Tenn. legislature overrides menu labeling veto

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February 8, 2010

Tennessee lawmakers have overturned Gov. Phil Bredesen's veto of a bill in order to limit local authority of menu labeling regulations, according to The…

McDonald's Japan to close 400+ stores

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February 8, 2010

McDonald's Japan, a 50 percent-owned affiliate of McDonald's Corp., has announced plans to close approximately 430 restaurants over the next 12-18 months in…

Dutch Bros. reports growth year for 2009

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February 8, 2010

Despite a slow economy, Dutch Bros. Coffee ended 2009 on a high note that included a nearly 6 percent sales increase over last year and a rise in company…

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Yum! Brands to focus on sales 'layers' in 2010

February 4, 2010

Yum! Brand's chairman, president and CEO David Novak told investors he was pleased with the company's strong year of performance despite the tough macro…

Burger King $1 double cheeseburger boosts Q2 traffic

February 4, 2010

Burger King's $1 double cheeseburger boosted U.S. traffic for the second quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009, but the value price impacted sales, according to the…

Yum! Brands to focus on sales 'layers' in 2010

February 4, 2010

Yum! Brand's chairman, president and CEO David Novak told investors he was pleased with the company's strong year of performance despite the tough macro…

Burger King $1 double cheeseburger boosts Q2 traffic

February 4, 2010

Burger King's $1 double cheeseburger boosted U.S. traffic for the second quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009, but the value price impacted sales, according to the…

Burger King $1 double cheeseburger results questioned

February 2, 2010

Burger King's $1 double cheeseburger has met with controversy since the chain first presented the pricing change to franchisees. First, franchisees voted it…

Chick-fil-A reports another banner year

February 2, 2010

Chick-fil-A powered through the recession as it surpassed $3 billion in annual sales for the first time. While many quick-service chains struggled to improve…

Coalition forms to fight Md. fast food moratorium bill

February 2, 2010

As obesity rates rise, legislators are taking various actions to address the problem, including limiting the number of quick-service restaurants. The…

Will tax laws benefit QSR operators in 2010?

Restaurateurs wonder whether 2009's helpful deductions will be around for another year.

Burger King $1 double cheeseburger results questioned

February 2, 2010

Burger King's $1 double cheeseburger has met with controversy since the chain first presented the pricing change to franchisees. First, franchisees voted it…

Chick-fil-A reports another banner year

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February 2, 2010

Chick-fil-A powered through the recession as it surpassed $3 billion in annual sales for the first time. While many quick-service chains struggled to improve…

Coalition forms to fight Md. fast food moratorium bill

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February 2, 2010

As obesity rates rise, legislators are taking various actions to address the problem, including limiting the number of quick-service restaurants. The…

Will tax laws benefit QSR operators in 2010?

Restaurateurs wonder whether 2009's helpful deductions will be around for another year.

Legislative outlook: QSRs and health care reform

Operators are keeping close tabs on the controversial legislation.