Manchu Wok finds success with new prototype store

May 11, 2009

NEW YORK — One year after the introduction of Manchu Wok's prototype stores into select locations in Canada and the United States, the Chinese fast-food…

Centerplate launches lab to showcase service solutions for sports venues

May 11, 2009

STAMFORD, Conn. — Centerplate, the foodservice partner to North America's convention, sports and entertainment venues, has announced the launch of its new…

Krispy Kreme CEO confident in brand strategy

Q&A with James Morgan outlines growth and new product plans.

Cold Stone, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory extend co-branding effort

May 10, 2009

DURANGO, Colo. — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. and Cold Stone Creamery have announced the expansion of the companies' co-branding option to several…

NFA files class action suit against Burger King

May 10, 2009

Blue MauMau: Burger King's National Franchisee Association has filed a class action suit on behalf of all franchise owners against Burger King Corp. and its…

Jack in the Box Inc. to webcast Q2 earnings call

May 10, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. will release second quarter 2009 operating results after market close on May 13, and the company will host a conference call…

U.S. sales help lift McDonald's April comps

May 7, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s global comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase, the company has…

Tim Hortons Inc. Q1 net up 7.5%

May 7, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. has reported same-store sales have increased 3.4 percent in Canada and 3.2 percent in the United States for the first…

Commentary: Time to UNthink 'free'?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A marketing expert weighs in on KFC's missteps with its Oprah-endorsed grilled chicken meal coupon.

Wendy's comps, Arby's Roastburger boost Q1 results

May 6, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s comparable-store sales are up 1.0 percent at Wendy's North America and down 8.7 percent for Arby's North America for the…

Bojangles' honors its top performing stores

May 6, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. recently recognized its top performers at its annual Leadership Conference at the Kanuga Conference Center in…

Has Krispy Kreme turned the corner?

With debt down and same-store sales finally up, maybe the company isn't doomed after all.

McDonald's USA officially launches McCafé

May 4, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's new McCafé coffees has launched nationwide, the company has announced.   To celebrate, McDonald's is giving consumers a chance…

Yum! Brands announces $150M cash tender offer

May 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has announced that it will offer a cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Planning ahead key to one-day promotions

A Popeyes operator learns that even the best preparation doesn't compare to actually going through the paces.

Dairy Queen survey finds value is driver

April 29, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — A recent national survey administered by Harris Interactive on behalf of Dairy Queen has revealed that almost half of U.S. adults (46 percent…

Tim Hortons to add $30M coffee roasting facility

April 29, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons has expanded its 45-year commitment to coffee excellence, announcing a $30-million, state-of-the-art coffee bean production and…

Swine flu and restaurants: Tips for protecting your customers and staff

The current scare underscores the need for solid communication with employees and customers.

Restaurant industry outlook continues to improve

April 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Cost control nets Burger King Q3 15% profit

April 28, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has reported its 21st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales for the third quarter ended March 31, the…