McDonald's Sept., 3Q comps continue ascent

October 11, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 5.9 percent in September and 6.9 percent in the third quarter 2007. Systemwide sales for…

National Restaurant Association reacts to no-match ruling

October 10, 2007

  WASHINGTON D.C.— The National Restaurant Association issued a statement in reaction to a federal judge's decision to bar the Bush administration from…

Pizza Hut, KFC parent kicks off world hunger effort

October 10, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, is launching a…

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POS connectivity helps operators gain quick access to information from multiple stores

Taco Bell approaches Mexico — again

October 9, 2007

The Associated Press: Taco Bell is reopening in Mexico after its last attempt 15 years ago, in which the restaurants lasted less than two years.   This time…

BK names John Schaufelberger SVP of global product marketing

October 8, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has promoted John Schaufelberger to senior vice president, global product marketing, the company announced. He will lead product…

Arby's offers limited-edition gift card

October 8, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's is offering a limited edition Matt Kenseth "I'm Thinking Arby's" gift card in honor of the NASCAR superstar's race for the top title in the…

Dunkin' Donuts withdraws glow sticks

October 7, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts LLC has withdrawn approximately 1 million pink and orange glow sticks after determining they were not labeled properly to warn…

McDonald's offers free Wi-Fi in U.K.

October 7, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's has said it will offer free wireless Internet access at its 1,200 U.K. restaurants. The move makes the fast-food chain the country's…

Carl's Jr. offers high-tech menus

October 7, 2007

The Oklahoman: Carl's Jr. franchisor Star Chasers Oklahoma Inc. has installed touchscreen kiosks in 31 of its 39 restaurants in Oklahoma and Wichita Falls…

Checkers signs 20-unit Las Vegas deal

October 7, 2007

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced it has secured a deal to develop 20 new restaurants in Las Vegas. The new development agreement…

Jury reaches verdict in McDonald's strip-search hoax

October 4, 2007

After a four-week-long trial and two days of deliberations, a Kentucky jury has delivered a $6.1 million verdict to a former McDonald's Corp. employee…

Church's, WETCO purchase 20 La. restaurants

October 3, 2007

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has announced an agreement with WETCO Restaurant Group LLC to purchase 20 Church's restaurants in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge…

Krispy Kreme partners with S&D Coffee

October 3, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has signed a supply agreement with S&D Coffee Inc., which has purchased some of the company's coffee…

Wendy's announces 3Q comps

October 3, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced preliminary average same-store sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007.   Average same-store…

Canadian Yum franchisee selects Radiant Systems

October 2, 2007

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced that Priszm Limited Partnership, the largest Yum Brands franchisee in Canada, has selected the MenuLink.NET…

Popeyes to offer Cajun Turkey for Thanksgiving

October 1, 2007

ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits will offer its Cajun Turkey for Thanksgiving. Beginning Nov. 1, customers can order a fully cooked Cajun Turkey at…

Culver's to thank guests with $1 ButterBurgers

October 1, 2007

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's will thank its guests for making it the #1 Burger Chain in America by offering its ButterBurger for $1 on Oct. 10, 2007.

Burgerville intros pumpkin shakes, smoothies

October 1, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched a 10-week promotion that features pumpkin milkshakes and smoothies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. …

Monopoly back at McDonald's

October 1, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — The Monopoly Game has returned to McDonald's. Over the past four years, the game has, on average, helped increase U.S. sales by 8.3 percent…