McDonald's plans 40 Russia stores in 2009

February 26, 2009

The Moscow Times: McDonald's will invest $120 million to open 40 new Russian restaurants this year, the company has announced. The company also will increase…

Maine, Hawaii consider menu labeling

February 24, 2009

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has reported that Maine has proposed a measure to require calories to be printed out on menu boards and at the…

Wendy's/Arby's Group announces Q4 2008 earnings call

February 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release…

Finding the ROI in sustainable practices

Taking small steps can prove cost saving from the start.

McDonald's not losing breakfast share to Starbucks, CEO says

February 22, 2009

Forbes: McDonald's Corp. CEO Jim Skinner said at a Chicago luncheon last week that the chain is not losing breakfast market share to Starbucks Corp.   "It's…

Study links quantity of QSR locations with stroke risk

February 22, 2009

ABC News: A new study presented at last week's International Stroke Conference in San Diego has found an association between people living in regions with 3…

Tim Hortons store closings affect Q4 net

February 19, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. reported same-store sales increased 4.4 percent in Canada and decreased 0.1 percent in the United States for the fourth…

Orkin University Online offers free training resources

February 19, 2009

ATLANTA — To better equip business owners and operators in the fight against pests, Orkin Commercial Services offers free training materials via an online…

Krispy Kreme: Future is bright

February 18, 2009

Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report blogger Rick Newman forecast 15 companies that might not survive 2009, naming Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

Culver's confident of brand growth

February 18, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Bucking the trend of a down economy, Culver's Restaurants is committed to growth, leading to increased sales, new restaurant openings…

Krystal moves forward in new markets

Company plans new stores, products in coming year.

Higher costs lead to Jack in the Box Q1 earnings drop

February 17, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Despite a slight rise in same-store sales at company-owned restaurants, Jack in the Box Inc. saw its net income fall about 23 percent for the first…

Court upholds NYC menu labeling law

February 17, 2009

The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the New York City Board of Health's menu labeling law, rejecting the New York Restaurant Association's challenge to the…

Popeyes parent files complaint, arbitration demand against supplier

February 17, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and a Demand for Arbitration…

Kentucky to consider calorie counts for restaurant chains

February 16, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader: Kentucky has joined the list of states and cities considering regulations regarding menu labeling. The recently filed legislation…

Text messages reveal Wendy's robbery suspects

February 16, 2009

Daily Press (Va.): A former Hampton, Va., Wendy's employee has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a robbery of the store last month in which three…

E-mail scam claims to be McDonald's survey

February 16, 2009

WLBT3: An e-mail scam claiming to be a customer survey about McDonald's is making its rounds. The e-mail offers to add $80 to a participant's bank account for…

Jollibee opens in New York

February 16, 2009

The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…

PETA again targets McDonald's for slaughter methods

February 15, 2009

Chicago Tribune: Nine years after calling a truce with McDonald's Corp., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it is going on a new offensive…

Research and Markets offers Tim Hortons analysis

February 15, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Tim Hortons" company profile to its offerings.   The report includes a…