Dunkin' announces new franchisee in Milwaukee, Phoenix

April 1, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts recently announced the signing of a multiunit, store-development agreement with InterOcean Coffee Co. LLC for the development of…

Blended comps up at CKE

April 1, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced positive period two same-store sales for the four weeks ended Mar. 24, 2008, for Carl's Jr. and…

CEO Chidsey discusses BK turnaround

April 1, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: Six years ago, fast-casual restaurants seemed to spell doom for QSRs. Instead, Burger King CEO John Chidsey says fast-casual scared…

Wendy's brings back Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad

April 1, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is bringing back the Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad as a limited-time offering during April and May, the company has announced. The…

Burger King launches steakhouse burgers

March 31, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has introduced the Steakhouse Burger and Loaded Steakhouse Burger. Both sandwiches are made with a seasoned, 100 percent Angus beef…

Wendy's signs 2 development agreements in Mexico

March 31, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. recently announced it has signed development agreements to open Wendy's restaurants in two major Mexico cities…

QSRs rely on rollouts

Chains introduce new menu items to maintain — and increase — traffic.

Burger King has plans for Whopper Bar

March 30, 2008

Houston Chronicle: Burger King Holdings has announced plans to set up a smaller restaurant, called the Whopper Bar, that will be focused on its top-selling…

Chick-fil-A intros Coffee Caramel Milkshake

March 30, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is adding a limited-time flavor to its milkshake menu for the second time in as many years, the company has announced.

Dunkin' Donuts tracks employees with scans

March 26, 2008

The Associated Press: Workers at some companies, such as Dunkin' Donuts, are starting and ending their days by pressing a hand or finger to a scanner that logs…

CKE reports increased comps, falling profit

March 26, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc. increased while profits fell during fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2008.

Krystal launches slush beverages

March 26, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Krystal has debuted a new line of premium slush beverages called Krystal Freeze at its restaurants systemwide. The Krystal Freeze line-up…

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights for Earth Hour

March 24, 2008

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada and participating restaurants nationwide will take part in Earth Hour, and in the process could save more than 10,000 kWh in…

Burger King names Asia Pacific president

March 24, 2008

CNN Money: Burger King Corp. recently announced that Peter Tan will become president of the company's Asia Pacific operations, effective immediately. Tan…

Sonic Q2 comps improve

March 24, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Systemwide same-store sales at Sonic Corp. increased 3.2 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 29, 2008,, the company announced.

QSRs go green

Chains moving beyond recycling to energy conservation, cooking oil conversion.

Jack in the Box debuts cinnamon rolls

March 23, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced the new Warm Cinnamon Roll, a pastry made up of bite-sized clusters coated with cinnamon and drizzled with icing.

Popeyes founder dies

March 23, 2008

The Canadian Press: Al Copeland, the flamboyant founder of the Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken chain, died Sunday at a clinic near Munich, Germany. He was 64. …

KFC to launch 'Now Grilling' signs

March 23, 2008

The Associated Press: When KFC rolls out its new grilled chicken in coming weeks in select U.S. cities, customers will be greeted by lighted "Now Grilling…

CKE announces year-end conference call

March 20, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant brands, will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end…