McDonald's links success to corporate refocus

January 11, 2009

The New York Times: In the mid-1990s, McDonald's was struggling to find its identity amid new competitors and changing consumer tastes as it tried one failed…

CKE announces new president, vice chair

January 8, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has promoted E. Michael Murphy, the company's current chief administrative officer and general counsel, to president…

Sonic Q1 profits take a nosedive

January 7, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp.'s net income for the first quarter ended Nov. 30 declined nearly 48 percent to $7.1 million, down from $13.6 million reported in…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. period 12 blended comps up slightly

January 7, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has reported a slight increase in blended same-store sales for its…

Popeye's, Jack, Wendy's to present at conference

January 7, 2009

ATLANTA and SAN DIEGO — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, and Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's and Arby's, and Jack…

McDonald's Canada among best employers

January 7, 2009

TORONTO — McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd., has been chosen as one of Canada's 50 best employers, the only quick-service restaurant in the country to earn…

Dunkin' Donuts manager embezzles, loses money

January 7, 2009

Sun Journal (Auburn, Maine): A former Dunkin' Donuts manager in Auburn, Maine, has pled guilty to embezzling more than $32,000 from the store's daily cash…

Ask the Experts: How can operators find sustainable suppliers?

January 6, 2009

As interest in sustainability increases, operators may be unsure of where to find suppliers who carry sustainable products. QSRWeb asked Peter Truitt…

Captain D's, Del Taco license Web-based hiring tool

January 5, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Sagittarius Brands Inc., parent company of Captain D's Seafood Kitchen and Del Taco, and Silver Creek Technologies LLC, have announced…

CKE releases stockholder rights plan

January 4, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved the adoption of a one-year stockholder rights plan, which…

McDonald's worker averts kidnapping attempt

January 4, 2009

The Olympian: A counter worker at an Olympia, Wash., McDonald's pulled an 8-year-old girl over the counter and out of the grasp of a man who was trying to…

Dunkin' Donuts sees good year ahead

January 1, 2009

USA Today: Dunkin' Donuts expects to weather 2009 and keep the heat on rivals McDonald's and Starbucks thanks to a new CEO, more value offerings, more stores…

Engenuity Systems to help McDonald's cut energy use, cost

January 1, 2009

The Arizona Republic: Chandler, Ariz.-based Engenuity Systems Inc. has been approved as one of McDonald's worldwide building-automation suppliers, providing…

Sonic moves up date for Q1 results

December 30, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has announced that it has revised the date and time for the release of its first quarter results. The release has been moved…

Del Taco looks to grow to $1B in sales in five years

December 30, 2008

Orange County Business Journal: Nick Shepherd, head of Del Taco's Nashville-based parent company Sagittarius Brands Inc., took over running the chain in…

NRA reports record low performance index

December 30, 2008

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

QSRWeb looks ahead for 2009

Value, better for you will continue to gain momentum.

NexCen sells Bill Blass licensing business

December 28, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has completed the sale of its Bill Blass licensing business to Peacock International Holdings LLC, the company has announced. …

Christmas shift at Hardee's comes with bonus

December 28, 2008

The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.): Five people who worked the Christmas Day shift at Hardee's in Fort Mill, S.C., received an unexpected bonus. A drive-thru…

Baskin-Robbins intros BRight Choices treats

December 28, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has introduced BRight Choice treats, ice cream options including fat free, dairy free, no sugar added and light ice cream…