WingStreet racks up two awards

September 5, 2007

DALLAS — Wing delivery chain WingStreet, a subsidiary of Pizza Hut parent Yum Brands Inc., has won two awards recognizing the success and growth of the brand.

POS software release targets QSRs

September 4, 2007

LYNDEN, Wash. — SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has announced the release of its new POS software program, designed to target high-volume restaurants and…

Triarc announces organizational changes

September 4, 2007

NEW YORK — Arby's franchisor Triarc Companies Inc. has made several executive changes effective Sept. 1, 2007, as part of its previously announced corporate…

Back Yard Burgers closing delayed

September 3, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has delayed a proposed merger transaction because of a complaint filed against it in federal district court.   The…

Fast-food firm fined for rodent infestation

September 3, 2007

Milton Keynes Citizen (United Kingdom): Fast-food delivery company Mister Chef has been fined thousands of pounds after environmental health officers found…

Restaurant Performance Index dropped in July

August 30, 2007

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

Wendy's sells 25 million Baconators

August 29, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has reported that nearly 25 million Baconators have been sold in North America during the sandwich's initial eight-week promotion. …

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. ad promotes flat buns

August 29, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A new TV commercial celebrates flat buns to promote the Patty Melt Burger, a new Carl's Jr. and Hardee's burger that uses flat buns.  …

Friendly's announces stockholder OK of merger

August 29, 2007

WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has announced that its stockholders have approved the merger of Friendly's with Freeze Operations Inc., an…

KFC to open in Cambodia

August 29, 2007

Malaysia Star: Malaysia's QSR Brands Bhd will expand its restaurant business to Cambodia under the KFC brand.    The first outlet is expected to be…

A sea of change for seafood

Shifting demographics may spawn new opportunities for seafood concepts, or leave them drowning in the wake.

Taco Bell parent spends $550K on lobbying efforts

August 28, 2007

Forbes: Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, spent more than $550,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal…

Burger King declares quarterly dividend

August 28, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock. The…

McCafés open in Japan

August 28, 2007

Japan's Corporate News Network: McDonald's Holdings Co. has opened 15 "McCafé" café-style outlets in the region surrounding Tokyo. Items offered at McCafé…

Lenny's Sub Shop expands

August 28, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, has announced that a fourth franchisee group will join the San Antonio market. …

Sun Capital affiliate acquires Boston Market

August 27, 2007

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Boston Market Corp., a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. Terms…

CKE announces $100 million increase in term loan

August 27, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has amended its credit facility, increasing the amount of its term loan by $100 million to…

KFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…

Hardee's voted best fast-food restaurant

August 26, 2007

ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.

Cold Stone seeks sleek image in Japan

August 26, 2007

The Wall Street Journal Online: Cold Stone Creamery is trying to convey a fashionable image in Japan. The company is giving out samples in upscale shopping…