Wendy's posts solid third quarter comps, highest since '04

October 4, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced that preliminary same-store sales rose 4.1 percent at domestic company-owned stores and 3.9 percent at…

Looming mushroom shortage could affect quick-service operators

Weather and energy costs have combined to tighten mushroom supplies, and that means prices are rising sharply.

Text messaging speeds up fast-food service

September 24, 2006

AMonline: Consumers can now order and pay for meals by sending text messages from cell phones or Web sites to restaurants that participate in a new service…

McDonald's to serve all-day breakfast

September 24, 2006

USA TODAY: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the QSR giant would take on breakfast-all-day kingpins Denny's and IHOP. McDonald's is the far-away…

McDonald's considers serving breakfast all day

September 20, 2006

  The Chicago Tribune: Jim Skinner, chief executive at McDonald's Corp., told investment bankers at a Sept. 20 conference that it is testing a new kitchen…

QSRs spray for pests, keep restaurants clean

Deliberate pest prevention measures in restaurants are essential, because one cockroach can equal 10,000 before you know it.

Focusing on people before profits keeps Chick-fil-A flying high

September 4, 2006

Delaware Online: Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy has proved focusing on people before profits lowers turnover, increases quality and drives sales. The…

Emerging Concept: Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza

Filling the nationwide vacuum for speedy gourmet pizza delivery is the goal for 31-unit Garlic Jim's. The chain wants 500 pizza stores by 2013.

QSRs strive to provide prompt drive-thru service

Improving drive-thru efficiency should be at the top of every operator's to do list. For years, it's been the breadwinner for the quick-service restaurant. But…

McDonald's announces more executive changes

August 24, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — A day after McDonald's announced president Mike Roberts resigned, the company announced the appointments of several new executives.   Ralph…

Pastrami Burger equals solid sales for CKE Restaurants

August 23, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. credited the Pastrami Burger for a solid seventh period, which is when Carl's Jr. reintroduced the menu item. …

McDonald's July comps up 3.8%

August 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's credited breakfast and strategic focus on premium products for solid July same-store sales.   Globally, McDonald's comparable…

Old-fashioned principles keep Chick-fil-A flying high

A strong company built on loyalty to employees need never go public, says Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy.

McDonald's No. 1 QSR for people with kids

August 1, 2006

NEW YORK — McDonald's is the No. 1 fast-food brand among people with kids at home, according to consumer research firm Scarborough Research.   Thirty-one…

What shows are left?

From the Mid-Atlantic Expo to MUFSO, there's plenty of booth space left.

McDonald's opens gym for kids

July 9, 2006

LOS ANGELES — A Whittier, Calif.-based McDonald's restaurant opened its doors to the world's second McDonald's R Gym, a dedicated in-restaurant play area that…

CKE Restaurants live by the fat

July 4, 2006

Associated Press: While McDonald's fights obesity claims, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced not-so healthy burgers.    "I think the health craze is…

Chick-fil-A founder gives employees marital counseling

July 4, 2006

USA Today: With a 57-year marriage as a model, the founder of Chick-fil-A wants to help the marital unions of his workers, too.   S. Truett Cathy, 85, has…

Arby's is thinking chicken

Chain became the first in the QSR segment to reach "natural" audience. Marketing campaign takes a stab at McDonald's and Wendy's.

Arby's opens 3,500th store; CEO serves customers

June 29, 2006

ATLANTA — To celebrate the opening of Arby's 3500th restaurant, chief executive Roland Smith served customers through the drive-thru window. Arby's also gave…