Popeyes parent files complaint, arbitration demand against supplier

February 17, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and a Demand for Arbitration…

Kentucky to consider calorie counts for restaurant chains

February 16, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader: Kentucky has joined the list of states and cities considering regulations regarding menu labeling. The recently filed legislation…

Text messages reveal Wendy's robbery suspects

February 16, 2009

Daily Press (Va.): A former Hampton, Va., Wendy's employee has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a robbery of the store last month in which three…

E-mail scam claims to be McDonald's survey

February 16, 2009

WLBT3: An e-mail scam claiming to be a customer survey about McDonald's is making its rounds. The e-mail offers to add $80 to a participant's bank account for…

Jollibee opens in New York

February 16, 2009

The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…

PETA again targets McDonald's for slaughter methods

February 15, 2009

Chicago Tribune: Nine years after calling a truce with McDonald's Corp., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it is going on a new offensive…

Research and Markets offers Tim Hortons analysis

February 15, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Tim Hortons" company profile to its offerings.   The report includes a…

QSR sales weaken in China, U.S. brands still plan for growth

February 11, 2009

Los Angeles Times: International sales have boosted U.S. quick-service brands for several years, but the down economy in China is hurting sales. Chinese…

Ohio TravelCenters Arby's repeats Operations Award

February 11, 2009

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has announced that its Arby's restaurant location along Interstate 10 in Coachella, Ohio, has won the Arby's Corp.

Man arrested after 911 call for Burger King complaint

February 10, 2009

WPTV: A customer displeased with service at a Boynton Beach, Fla., Burger King called 911 to complain about the store not having lemonade and about the poor…

Whataburger to hold employee 'burger Olympics'

February 10, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sixteen restaurants in Arizona, Georgia and Texas have emerged as finalists in Whataburger's own WhataGames. The 58-year-old Texas…

S. Fla. Dunkin' Donuts donates to crime prevention program

February 10, 2009

MSNBC/WPBF-TV: Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation will contribute $15,000 to the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program and the South Florida Crime…

Jack in the Box announces Q1 earnings call

February 10, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that the company will release its first quarter operating results after market close Feb. 17. The company will…

NAPICS 2009 to serve operator tips

North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer info on staying profitable in tough times.

McDonald's reports strong January global comps

February 8, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corp. increased 7.1 percent in January, the company has announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…

Nathan's Famous Q3 revenues up, profits down slightly

February 8, 2009

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc.'s net income for the third quarter ended Dec. 28, 2008, was down slightly, the company has announced.   Total revenue…

Breakfast a profitable daypart

February 8, 2009

Bloomberg: Across the restaurant industry, breakfast sales have grown faster than other segments in the past five years, according to data from…

Dunkin' Donuts to offer 99-cent lattes

February 5, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that small lattes will be available for 99 cents, at all participating shops throughout the New York Tri-State…

Burger King marks 20 quarters of positive comps

February 4, 2009

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales at Burger King restaurants in the United States and Canada grew 1.9 percent for the company's second quarter ended Dec. 31 and…

Tim Hortons announces Q4, year-end results conference call

February 4, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. will release its fourth quarter and year-end results Feb. 20, the company has announced.   A conference call discussing…