Carrols Restaurant Group reports mixed Q3 results

November 3, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 28…

Wendy's/Arby's announces Q3 earnings release

October 30, 2008

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., the franchisor of the Wendy's and Arby's restaurant systems, has announced that it will issue a press release with third…

Burger King Q1 global comps up 3.6%

October 30, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. reported its 19th consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales, the company announced. Global comps were up 3.…

NRA reports dampened industry outlook

October 30, 2008

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

Consumers responding to restaurant deals, report says

October 29, 2008

Chicago — The NPD Group, a market research company, has reported that discounted price, dollar menus, and other promotions are driving customer traffic and…

Detroit White Castles support Angel's Night

October 29, 2008

DETROIT — White Castle in Detroit is once again offering free food and soft drinks and a place to warm up for Angel's Night volunteers. The annual Angel's…

McDonald's releases digital Corporate Responsibility Report

October 28, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has released its fourth Corporate Responsibility Report, themed "Responsible food for a sustainable future." The…

AFC Enterprises announces preliminary earnings

October 23, 2008

ATLANTA — Domestic comparable-store sales at AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, decreased 2.8 percent for the 2008 third…

Prolonged credit crisis could affect Burger King franchisees

October 21, 2008

Reuters: Burger King has not experienced credit problems to date, but the company is worried that a prolonged credit crunch could hurt its franchisees…

Coalition advocates uniform nutritional info

October 21, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new coalition has announced that it will support federal legislation that provides consumers with detailed nutrition information in…

Popeyes honors top franchisees

October 20, 2008

ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the recipients of its franchise awards at its annual International…

QSR price wars on the way

October 20, 2008

Forbes: The Taco Bell chain expects the U.S. restaurant price wars to heat up as the industry navigates its toughest operating environment in two decades. …

NY suburb delays vote on calorie count

October 20, 2008

WABC7 (New York): Lawmakers for the New York City suburb of Westchester County have postponed a vote on whether to require chain restaurants to post calorie…

Jack in the Box to sell convenience stores

October 16, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc.'s board of directors has approved plans to sell the company's Quick Stuff convenience stores, the company announced. There are…

WingStreet to make Detroit debut

October 16, 2008

DALLAS — Delivery wing restaurant WingStreet will co-locate with the 40 Pizza Hut restaurants in the Detroit area.   To mark WingStreet's arrival to Detroit…

Sonic net off 6.1 percent for the year

October 16, 2008

Arby's announces new exec team

October 15, 2008

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the promotion of several key executives and the company's new leadership team following the completion of…

Carrols Restaurant Group to announce Q3 results

October 15, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee based on number of stores and operator…

NRA: U.S. restaurant climate toughest since '91

October 15, 2008

Reuters: The National Restaurant Association has said that U.S. restaurants are enduring their toughest time in 17 years as tight credit and falling home…

Research & Markets Japan fast food report available

October 15, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fast Food in Japan" report to their offering.   The Fast Food in Japan industry…