Carl's Jr., Hardee's period 10 comps continue to slide

November 10, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's continued to be impacted by negative economic conditions in period 10 ended Nov. 2, the company…

Part II: Have QSRs blurred the line with fast casual eateries?

Upscale decor, premium offerings and improved customer service help the segment compete.

McDonald's October global comps up 3.3%

November 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…

NexCen Brands improves operations in Q2

November 5, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc., franchisor of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, has improved on its net loss for…

Yum! Brands adopting a corporate culture shift

November 5, 2009

Dave Novak, Yum! Brands Inc. chief executive, is presiding over a training program intended to change the company's corporate culture, according to a story in…

Krispy Kreme retail shops give brand a boost

The smaller stores can fit in almost any location, offering more convenience and more opportunities for growth.

Wendy's/Arby's Q3 net up on Wendy's merger

November 4, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, with same-store sales at Arby's North America continuing to be impacted by…

Nathan's Famous Q2 revenue up 3%

November 4, 2009

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported revenues were up for the second quarter ended Sept. 27. Total revenue was up 3 percent to $14.9 million, compared to $14.…

Montgomery County, Md., considers menu labeling law

November 3, 2009

Last fall, menu labeling provisions were a hot topic, with multiple local and state legislatures considering requiring calorie postings on menus and menu…

Checkers/Rally's selects McLane for regional distribution

November 3, 2009

McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Co. Inc., has announced that Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc. has selected McLane to provide food distribution…

Taco Bell franchisee passes $500K fundraising milestone

November 3, 2009

Austaco Ltd., a franchisee of Taco Bell, has announced that its six-year fundraising efforts have produced a contribution of more than a half-million dollars…

Submarina names new VP of operations & marketing

November 2, 2009

Submarina California Subs has announced Suzie Hunter has been named the company's new vice president of operations and marketing.   Hunter brings a wealth of…

Carrols Restaurant Group's debt reduction improves bottom line

November 2, 2009

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company is the…

Dunkin' Donuts CEO wants operations-oriented focus

November 1, 2009

Nigel Travis is forming a new team as he gets comfortable in his role of president and CEO at Dunkin' Donuts. New hires over the last month include chief…

Reports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use

November 1, 2009

In July, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced that foodservice industry leaders had set a goal to double the use of fresh produce in the…

Health care reform bill contains menu labeling provision

October 29, 2009

A House version of health-care reform legislation introduced Thursday contains a menu labeling provision similar to one included in health-care legislation…

Tim Hortons reorganization impacts net for Q3

October 29, 2009

While most quick-service chains have seen sales fall 2 percent to 4 percent, Tim Hortons Inc. has reported strong sales performance for the third quarter ended…

Wash. QSRs targeted by robbers posing as police

October 29, 2009

Managers at three quick-service restaurants in the Tacoma, Wash., area have been kidnapped by robbers who posed as police and forced at gunpoint to open each…

Burger King remains focused on improvement, growth

October 29, 2009

Burger King Corp. assured investors on its quarterly earnings conference call that the company is committed to focus on improvement, including boosting sales…

Burger King Q1 net down 6 percent

October 28, 2009

Burger King Holdings Inc. has reported that the company continues to be impacted by adverse macroeconomic conditions, with global same-store sales down 2.…