Wendy's target of fake e-mail coupon

August 2, 2009

Wendy's has posted a Fraudulent Coupon Alert on its Web site, alerting consumers and investors to a bogus offer. The fake coupon claims to be a special offer…

Yum! Brands Australia sued for $10M

August 2, 2009

The family of a girl left brain damaged after a bout of salmonella poisoning is suing Yum! Brands Australia for $10 million in damages, according to a story by…

Restaurant industry outlook remains uncertain

July 30, 2009

The restaurant industry's economic challenges continued to persist in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Hot beverages again focus of lawsuits

July 30, 2009

Yet another quick-service brand is being sued by a consumer over burns from hot drinks. The latest lawsuit comes from a woman in Bronx, N.Y., who claims she…

Burger King recognized for workplace, supplier diversity

July 28, 2009

Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the publication's 5th Annual Diversity Report. BKC was…

Dunkin' Donuts gains ground in SW Fla.

July 28, 2009

The coffee wars are on in Southwest Florida. While Starbucks is closing some of its stores in the region, Dunkin' Donuts is on a growth spurt, particularly…

Fungus hits tomato crops in Northeast

July 28, 2009

A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…

Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future

The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.

Restaurants use music as crime prevention

July 27, 2009

A Seattle McDonald's is one of several local businesses using outdoor music to discourage loitering, according to a story in The Seattle Times. Restaurants…

Subway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use

July 27, 2009

Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…

Subway sued over employee safety

July 27, 2009

A West Palm Beach, Fla., attorney has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Subway on behalf of a woman who was permanently injured after being shot…

QSR chicken chains fight for more sales growth

July 26, 2009

Chick-fil-A is one of the few bright spots in the quick-service chicken category, according to The Dallas Morning News. The company recently announced it is on…

McDonald's happy with Angus soft launch

July 26, 2009

McDonald's is pleased with customer response to its rollout of the new Angus Third Pounder and plans to begin national advertising for the product in the near…

McDonald's net off 8 percent on currency fluctuations

July 23, 2009

Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's restaurants increased 4.8 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, the company has announced. U.S. comps rose…

Police searching for suspect in Dallas drive-thru robberies

July 23, 2009

Police in Dallas are searching for a man who ordered food at several restaurant drive-thrus but then demanded cash. The robber hit three fast food…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's period six comps fall

July 21, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated same-store sales fell at both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's for period six ended July 13, as sales couldn't keep pace with…

Customer files class-action suit against Ill. McDonald's

July 21, 2009

A Milan, Ill., McDonald's customer has filed a class action lawsuit against the local McDonald's and the franchise owner, Kevin Murphy, for their connection to…

Restaurants ask Congress for broader menu labeling

July 21, 2009

As more states and communities continue to draft their own menu labeling regulations, including California, Massachusetts and Maine, 21 limited- and…

Starbucks: Comps aided by McDonald's McCafe ad spend

July 21, 2009

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in the company's third-quarter earnings call that McDonald's huge ad push of its McCafe specialty coffee helped the coffee…

So.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…