Jack in the Box to host FY '07, 3Q conference call

November 8, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. will discuss operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 during a Nov. 16 conference call beginning at 8:3…

Arby's quarter, year-end comps flat

November 8, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's systemwide same-store sales were relatively flat in both the 2007 third quarter and first nine months ended Sept. 30, 2007, compared to an…

KFC to launch NYC campaign for new strips

November 7, 2007

SEATTLE — KFC will launch its new Triple Dip Strips through a New York City campaign Nov. 9, 2007. The Triple Dip Strips Truck — a 12-foot illuminated truck…

McDonald's global comps rise 6.9% in Oct.

November 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 6.9 percent in October, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…

Captain D's sets sights on San Antonio

November 6, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood Kitchen is looking to expand to San Antonio, Texas.   "San Antonio is an ideal market for Captain D's. San Antonio…

Phillip Rudolph joins Jack in the Box

November 5, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Phillip H. Rudolph has joined Jack in the Box Inc. as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, the company has announced. …

BK names president of Latin America region

November 5, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Armando Jacomino as president of the Latin America region. Jacomino will continue the company's…

BK posts strong 1Q comps, revenues

November 4, 2007

MIAMI — Worldwide comparable sales at Burger King Holdings Inc. were up 5.9 percent in the first quarter of 2008, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of…

Dunkin' chairman to discuss brand transformation

November 4, 2007

DETROIT — The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Jon Luther, chairman and CEO of Dunkin' Brands Inc., on Nov. 7, 2007. The meeting will be held at noon at…

McDonald's celebrates Nat'l Family Literacy Day

October 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants joined forces with the National Center for Family Literacy to celebrate National Family Literacy Day…

IPC to share experience on webinar

October 31, 2007

KENDALL, Fla. — George Labelle, chief information officer for Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) for Subway, will be the featured speaker of a free…

From part-time to president

Shirlene Lopez began her career sweeping the dining room at Del Taco. Now she's president.

Back Yard Burgers expects to close merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

Hardee's sells 26 Ill. restaurants

October 30, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the sale of 26 restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced…

Wendy's comps up slightly

October 30, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Average same-store sales at Wendy's International Inc.'s U.S. company-operated restaurants increased 0.2 percent for the quarter, compared to…

McDonald's rolls out specialty coffees

October 28, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — McDonald's restaurants in the United States are offering customers new McCafe Specialty Coffees – and for a limited time, customers can…

Eating champ smashes Krystal record

October 28, 2007

Fox News: A competitive eater took home $10,000 by eating 103 Krystal hamburgers in eight minutes. Joey Chestnut of San Diego broke the previous record of 9…

Taco Bell hits World Series home run

October 28, 2007

Advertising Age: According to advertising industry observers, Mexican fast-food restaurant Taco Bell scored big with its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco…

Wendy's launches phase two of strategic growth plan

October 25, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced it is launching Phase 2 of its Strategic Growth Plan.   "To drive our business, Wendy's leadership…

McDonald's offers free meals to emergency personnel

October 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — McDonald's restaurants in Southern California are offering a free extra value meal to emergency workers through Nov. 1 and free Wi-Fi Internet…