CKE 2Q comps up, revenue down

September 19, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales increased 2 percent at Carl's Jr. and 2.9 percent at Hardee's company-operated restaurants for the second quarter ended…

Sexual harassment and the QSR

Relationships between supervisors and employees can spell trouble. Here's how to protect yourself.

Moms tour McDonald's produce suppliers

September 18, 2007

SWEDESBORO, N.J. — Six Moms' Quality Correspondents are touring McDonald's apple supply chain from the farm to the supplier. They are exploring an apple…

Burger King names Julio Ramirez EVP of global operations

September 17, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has appointed Julio Ramirez as executive vice president of global operations, effective immediately, the company announced.

AmRest to open first KFC in Serbia

September 17, 2007

Polish Market: Fast-food operator AmRest has signed a contract with ProFood Invest to establish a joint venture company (JVC) to operate fast-food and…

Pollo Campero expands in U.S.

September 16, 2007

DALLAS — Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero recently signed on four new franchisees in the United States, which will introduce restaurants into…

Good Times hires VP of franchise sales and development

September 12, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced the hiring of James A. DeBolt as its new vice president of franchise sales and development effective…

McDonald's announces dividend increase

September 12, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's board of directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $1.50 per share payable Dec. 3, 2007, to shareholders of record as of…

Investment group acquires Bojangles' Inc.

September 12, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners has announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Bojangles' Holdings Inc.   The…

Burgerville serving all-natural beef hot dogs

September 11, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville is featuring a new Country Natural Beef Hot Dog and Burgerville Natural Chips during a nine-week limited-time promotion…

Judge strikes down NY calorie-counts rule, NRA reacts

September 11, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement in response to Tuesday's U.S. federal district court decision to strike down a…

Good Times' comps rise by double digits

September 10, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced that July and August same-store sales each increased 13.8 percent, driven by the restaurant's new…

McDonald's comps continue upward trend

September 10, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 8.1 percent in August, the company has announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…

McDonald's comps continue upward trend

September 10, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 8.1 percent in August, the company has announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…

McDonald's comps increase 8%

September 10, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 8.1 percent in August, the company has announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…

Trial set to begin in McDonald's strip-search hoax

September 10, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Jury selection began this week in a lawsuit filed against McDonald's Corp. by a former restaurant employee who was detained…

Churro Station sells two franchise deals

September 6, 2007

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Churro Station has announced the sale of two franchise territories for Las Vegas and Miami. The new franchised locations are set to open…

Voters to select Wendy's new burger

September 6, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Voters will choose from 10 contenders to select a new Wendy's hamburger. Voting for the "Build Wendy's New Burger" contest, which generated…

Wendy's set to pay wages

September 6, 2007

Berkshire (Mass.) Eagle: Wendy's officials have announced plans to reopen 13 closed western Massachusetts restaurants within 30 to 60 days.   Company…

Einstein Bros. opens at University of Missouri-Rolla

September 5, 2007

ROLLA, Mo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has opened an Einstein Bros. Bagels location on the campus of University of Missouri-Rolla.   The location…