Arby's to open 197 restaurants in '08

March 4, 2008

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., an Atlanta-based unit of Triarc Cos., has surpassed its restaurant development goals for 2007 and…

Feb. comps up at Hardee's, Carl's Jr.

March 3, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Period one same-store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 25, 2008, for increased 1.4 percent for Carl's Jr. and and 1.6 for Hardee's…

QSRs gain ground in Asia

Personalization, unique experiences draw droves of customers.

Baskin-Robbins to open 90 Ohio units

March 2, 2008

Dayton Daily News: Baskin-Robbins plans to have 90 stores in Ohio within five years, the company has announced. In the Dayton area, plans call for the company…

Wendy's reduces trans fats

March 2, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's recently announced that its 6,300 U.S. and Canadian restaurants are scheduled to switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its french…

Triarc full year, Q4 ‘07 comps decline

March 2, 2008

ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc., the franchisor of Arby's, recently announced systemwide same-store sales decreased 2 percent in both the 2007 fiscal year and…

Restaurant index registers gain in January

February 28, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Burger King unveils menu additions

February 27, 2008

Forbes: Burger King has announced it plans to start selling several new items in 2008, including the Angry Bacon and Cheese Whopper with spicy, crispy onions…

McDonald's offers home delivery in China

February 25, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. has begun offering home delivery in Shanghai, aiming to build a model in China to boost sales and help it catch up with rival Yum!

McDonald's to give away McSkillet Burritos

February 25, 2008

CHICAGO — McDonald's will offer a free McSkillet Burrito on Feb. 28 and 29 with purchase of a medium and large beverage, while supplies last at participating…

Burger King to open 50 Malaysian outlets

February 24, 2008

Franchise International: Burger King is set to open 50 outlets in Malaysia through franchisee Cosmo Restaurants Sdn Bhd. These restaurants are due to be…

Bojangles' to open at Charlotte airport

February 24, 2008

The Charlotte Observer: Bojangles' will open its first airport restaurant this spring at Charlotte/Douglas International, company officials said recently. Work…

Wendy's to roll out new burger, wraps

February 21, 2008

Reuters: Wendy's International Inc. aims to roll out inexpensive sandwich wraps and a new hamburger to increase sales as the U.S. economy weakens, CEO Kerrii…

Jack in the Box marks 18 quarters of comp growth

February 19, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box company restaurants increased 1.5 percent in the first quarter ended Jan. 30, compared with a year-ago increase…

McDonald's, CEO lauded for recent turnaround

February 18, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times: The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Chicago will honor McDonald's on Feb. 19, giving it the Outstanding Corporate Growth Award for…

Krystal profits jump 10% in '07

February 18, 2008

Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times Free Press: Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal Co. had a record year for revenue and profits in 2007, officials said. The 75-year old…

Fit for a king: World's largest White Castle opens in Ky.

February 18, 2008

Louisville, Ky. — Like the lowering of a drawbridge, the scissors snapped down on the blue, orange and white ribbons Feb. 15, ushering in the crowd of media…

Wendy's appoints two to marketing positions

February 17, 2008

DUBLIN , Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced today that Paul Kershisnik has been named as interim chief marketing officer and Bob Holtcamp has…

Chains move more quantity to dollar menus

February 13, 2008

The Associated Press: Fast-food companies, looking for a way to attract budget-conscious customers and keep them spending, are increasingly offering more food…

Dunkin' Donuts to enter St. Louis

February 13, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that St. Louis is open for market development with more than 100 new restaurants projected over the next several…