Culver's launches to-go dessert options

November 16, 2009

Culver's has announced its new offer of holiday-inspired, 4-pack Frozen Custard Pints and Oreo Sandwiches – to go. They are designed to take home or bring to…

Subway to aid construction at Ground Zero

November 16, 2009

Subway is known for its reliance on nontraditional locations. Its newest New York location may be the most nontraditional yet.   A Subway sandwich shop is…

Jack in the Box promotes two

November 16, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that vice president of operations Leonard A. Comma will be promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer…

Economy doesn't stop Checkers growth

November 16, 2009

Adverse economic conditions did not significantly impact Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.'s growth plans. In fact, the company has experienced substantial…

Chick-fil-A to have record-breaking year

November 15, 2009

Chick-fil-A continues to buck trends in the quick-service industry. While many top brands are seeing traffic and same-store sales slip, the chain expects sales…

What's holding Arby's back?

With comps down, the company is taking several steps to right its ship, but it may be time for a brand makeover.

Popeyes Q3 comps nearly flat

November 12, 2009

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported that global same-stores sales were nearly flat for the fiscal third quarter ended Oct.

McDonald's remains focused on growth

November 12, 2009

McDonald's Corp. expects to continue to drive growth in sales, market share and returns through a strategic focus on its customers and restaurants, the…

Consumer focus on value to continue through 2010

November 10, 2009

Restaurant operators are well aware the economic recovery is not immediately following the announcement of the end of the recession. Same-store sales were down…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's period 10 comps continue to slide

November 10, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's continued to be impacted by negative economic conditions in period 10 ended Nov. 2, the company…

Part II: Have QSRs blurred the line with fast casual eateries?

Upscale decor, premium offerings and improved customer service help the segment compete.

McDonald's October global comps up 3.3%

November 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…

NexCen Brands improves operations in Q2

November 5, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc., franchisor of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, has improved on its net loss for…

Yum! Brands adopting a corporate culture shift

November 5, 2009

Dave Novak, Yum! Brands Inc. chief executive, is presiding over a training program intended to change the company's corporate culture, according to a story in…

Krispy Kreme retail shops give brand a boost

The smaller stores can fit in almost any location, offering more convenience and more opportunities for growth.

Wendy's/Arby's Q3 net up on Wendy's merger

November 4, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, with same-store sales at Arby's North America continuing to be impacted by…

Nathan's Famous Q2 revenue up 3%

November 4, 2009

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported revenues were up for the second quarter ended Sept. 27. Total revenue was up 3 percent to $14.9 million, compared to $14.…

Montgomery County, Md., considers menu labeling law

November 3, 2009

Last fall, menu labeling provisions were a hot topic, with multiple local and state legislatures considering requiring calorie postings on menus and menu…

Checkers/Rally's selects McLane for regional distribution

November 3, 2009

McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Co. Inc., has announced that Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc. has selected McLane to provide food distribution…

Taco Bell franchisee passes $500K fundraising milestone

November 3, 2009

Austaco Ltd., a franchisee of Taco Bell, has announced that its six-year fundraising efforts have produced a contribution of more than a half-million dollars…