Church's Chicken names new president of U.S. operations

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September 1, 2010

Church's Chicken today introduced John F. Bowie as new president of U.S. operations. Bowie will be in charge of overseeing all company and franchise operations…

Will Burger King go private?

August 31, 2010

A possible sale could be made for the country’s No. 2 burger chain. According to Reuters, Burger King Holdings Inc. has held talks with private-equity firms…

Sonic announces new board membership

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August 30, 2010

Sonic Corp. has announced that Jeffrey Schutz, managing director of Centennial Ventures, a venture capital firm, has been named to the Board of Directors.

Church’s Chicken appoints new board member

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August 30, 2010

Church’s Chicken announced today the appointment of the company’s newest board member, Louie W. Mele.

Burger King recognized for diversity

August 29, 2010

Black Enterprise magazine listed Burger King Corp. as one of its "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in its sixth annual Diversity Report.

Dunkin' Donuts experiences growth spurt

August 25, 2010

Americans seem to really be craving their donuts and coffee this year. So far this year, Dunkin' Donuts has opened 338 new locations worldwide, with 75 of…

Church's Chicken renews supply chain platform

August 24, 2010

Church's Chicken has renewed its relationship with ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management platforms and logistics services.

Carl's Jr. taps new PAR EverServ for POS solution

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Carl’s Jr. has implemented a POS solution featuring PAR EverServ QSR software, running on PAR EverServ 6000 terminals.

McDonald's creates new global chief brand officer position

August 23, 2010

Steve Easterbrook has been named executive vice president and global chief brand officer of McDonald's Corp. He is currently president and CEO of McDonald's…

Captain D's appoints new CEO

August 23, 2010

Philip Greifeld has been named CEO of Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, effective Sept. 13.

Dunkin' Donuts alum expands Checkers Drive-Ins

August 23, 2010

Five new Checkers Drive-In Restaurants are planned for Connecticut after an agreement was signed with Kerrim Jivani, a former Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins…

Arby's reviewing advertising plan

August 22, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. has parted ways with Merkley + Partners after six years. The company announced today it is reviewing its national agency of…

Most Toilets Flush in E Flat

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

This was the statement my son greeted me with as I came home from work one Friday afternoon. Most dads would expect a familiar word like “Hello” or the ever…

AFC Enterprises reports 6 percent profit

August 18, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the umbrella company of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, has reported a same-store boost in the second quarter 2010, which ended July 11. Much…

Concordia Group and Avizent Risk partner up to offer risk solutions

August 16, 2010

Concordis Group, Inc., a financial holding company, and Avizent Risk announced a partnership to provide alternative risk solutions for restaurant franchisees…

Healthy incentive: High-impact loyalty programs still uncommon at QSRs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology advances and centralized software may encourage more operators to offer customer benefits.

El Pollo Loco CEO flies the coop for Red Robin job

August 12, 2010

Steve Carley, president and CEO of El Pollo Loco Inc., has submitted his resignation with the company to join Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc., based out of…

McLane Foodservice chosen for supply chain services at Jack in the Box

August 11, 2010

About 160 franchised Jack in the Box restaurants will rely on McClane Foodservice for its supply chain services. These Jack in the Box franchisees are…

Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall

August 11, 2010

Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking…

Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.