Wendy's comps, Arby's Roastburger boost Q1 results

May 6, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s comparable-store sales are up 1.0 percent at Wendy's North America and down 8.7 percent for Arby's North America for the…

Bojangles' honors its top performing stores

May 6, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. recently recognized its top performers at its annual Leadership Conference at the Kanuga Conference Center in…

Has Krispy Kreme turned the corner?

With debt down and same-store sales finally up, maybe the company isn't doomed after all.

McDonald's USA officially launches McCafé

May 4, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's new McCafé coffees has launched nationwide, the company has announced.   To celebrate, McDonald's is giving consumers a chance…

Yum! Brands announces $150M cash tender offer

May 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has announced that it will offer a cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Planning ahead key to one-day promotions

A Popeyes operator learns that even the best preparation doesn't compare to actually going through the paces.

Dairy Queen survey finds value is driver

April 29, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — A recent national survey administered by Harris Interactive on behalf of Dairy Queen has revealed that almost half of U.S. adults (46 percent…

Tim Hortons to add $30M coffee roasting facility

April 29, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons has expanded its 45-year commitment to coffee excellence, announcing a $30-million, state-of-the-art coffee bean production and…

Swine flu and restaurants: Tips for protecting your customers and staff

The current scare underscores the need for solid communication with employees and customers.

Restaurant industry outlook continues to improve

April 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Cost control nets Burger King Q3 15% profit

April 28, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has reported its 21st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales for the third quarter ended March 31, the…

Economy, premium positioning continue to impact Carl's Jr. comps

April 27, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced blended same-store sales were down 0.5 percent for period three ended April 20 for Carl's Jr. and…

Yum! crafts plan to boost brands' U.S. sales

April 23, 2009

CNN Money: Yum! Brands Inc. revealed a variety of initiatives aimed at taking on the competition, driving sales and managing costs during its first quarter…

QSRweb panel to feature vendor, operator perspectives

April 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — QSRweb has announced it is accepting requests for participation in the 'What QSR Technology is Right for You?' panel at the upcoming National…

Industry consultants can help QSRs with tough decisions

The economic recession means brands are making hard choices. Outside experts can help.

Yum! Brands Q1 net falls 14%

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W, has reported that same store sales were up…

Popeyes Pay Day offer overwhelms some stores

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen recently ran a national ad campaign for "Popeyes Pay Day," featuring an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for $4.99 at…

Texas looks at menu labeling, Md. repeals soda fountain fee

April 22, 2009

KEYE TV (Austin, Texas): The Texas legislature is considering a bill that could require restaurants with at least 20 locations in Texas to post calorie counts…

McDonald's posts growth in Q1

April 21, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has reported strong global comparable sales and a 4 percent net income growth for the first quarter ended March 31, the…

Church's Chicken CEO to share success initiatives

April 21, 2009

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken CEO Harsha V. Agadi will be hosting a conference call to outline the chain's success strategy, the company has announced. The call…