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…

Dunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free

August 26, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…

Burger King comps increase

August 23, 2007

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide…

Dunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion

August 23, 2007

Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…

Krispy Kreme to realign operations

August 23, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…

KFC marks 500 million Snackers

August 23, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the milestone sale of its 500 millionth KFC Snacker. Customer Lori Kowalewski of Grand Rapids, Mich., was…

Carl's Jr. intros Patty Melt Burger

August 22, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Patty Melt Burger. The burger will be made like a classic diner-style patty melt, with a charbroiled…