Dunkin' Brands' Luther shares insight into new CEO hire

December 22, 2008

Chain Leader: Dunkin' Donuts chairman and CEO Jon Luther said he wanted to make sure the company found a new CEO who was experienced and results oriented to be…

QSRs explore catering

Subway leads efforts with large orders, party trays.

Subway settles Calif. overcharging dispute

December 21, 2008

Marin Independent Journal: Prosecutors in Marin and two other California counties have announced a $645,000 settlement with Subway over complaints of…

Wash. Carl's Jr. breaks opening sales record

December 18, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A new Carl's Jr. restaurant in Marysville, Wash., has posted a record-setting $105,063 in sales in its first seven days. The previous…

McDonald's cashier laughs at robber

December 17, 2008

KBTX/Associated Press: A San Antonio McDonald's cashier thought a robber's demand for money was a joke and laughed at him and told him to get a job. The…

Ask the Experts: What first small steps can an operator take toward sustainability?

December 16, 2008

As consumer demand for sustainable products grows, restaurant operators are looking to implement sustainable practices but may be unsure of where to start.

Trian Partners finalizes Wendy's/Arby's stock deal

December 14, 2008

NEW YORK — Trian Partners' purchase of 49,395,394 shares of Wendy's/Arby's Class A common stock has been verified.   The fund management group now owns…

Sonic announces value menu as comps decline

December 14, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. plans to launch a system-wide value menu at the end of December, the company has announced. Sonic did not give any specifics about…

Equipment magazine names Wing Zone Chain Operator of the Year

December 11, 2008

Foodservice Equipment and Supplies: FES has named Atlanta-based Wing Zone its 2008 Chain Operator of the Year, the magazine has announced. The chain, which was…

McDonald's rolls out specialty coffee in Chicago

December 11, 2008

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's is formally launching its specialty coffee initiative in Chicago, the largest market yet for the product launch. McDonald's has…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 gains down

December 10, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, were up 0.9 percent for the third quarter…

Krispy Kreme sees comps, loss continue to fall

December 10, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported a widening net loss for the third quarter ended Nov. 2, and same-store sales declined again, the…

Yum! Brands unveils 2009 plans

December 10, 2008

CNN Money/Dow Jones: Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W, hopes record international store expansion and a…

Dunkin' Brands names former Papa John's chief new CEO

December 9, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Nigel Travis has been appointed chief executive…

Jack in the Box, Sonic Benchmark reports available

December 9, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of two new reports to its offerings: Restaurant Research LLC's report "Jack in the Box…

International sales still strong for McDonald's

December 8, 2008

OAK BROOK, IL — McDonald's Corp. has announced a global comparable sales increase of 7.7 percent in November. Systemwide sales for McDonald's worldwide…

Church's Chicken value strategy translates into positive comps

December 8, 2008

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has announced its fifth year of positive same-store domestic sales, although the company did not release sales figures.   Company…

Burger King franchisees refile suit over extended hours

December 8, 2008

CNN Money/Dow Jones: Three Burger King franchisees have filed an amended lawsuit claiming the phrasing of its franchisee agreement prohibits the parent company…

Yum! to release first corporate responsibility report

December 8, 2008

The Courier-Journal: Yum! Brands will distribute its first corporate responsibility report tomorrow at an investor conference in New York. Similar reports will…

QSR stocks beating Dow

While stocks have taken a hit, the segment is faring better than the industry as a whole.