KFC issues layoffs at Louisville headquarters

January 19, 2012

An unknown number of KFC employees were issued pink slips Thursday at parent company Yum! Brands' headquarters in Louisville, Ky.

Taco Bell jumps into breakfast daypart

January 19, 2012

Beginning next week, Taco Bell will throw its hat into the fastest growing daypart in the QSR space. Calling it "First Meal," the Irvine, Calif.-based chain's…

NRA touts tourism as key to restaurant jobs growth

January 19, 2012

Mike Gibbons, former National Restaurant Association board chairman, has been named to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Board. The board's new members were…

DTT Surveillance installed 1,300+ McDonald's systems in 2011

January 18, 2012

DTT Surveillance, a provider of surveillance technology, managed services and loss prevention solutions for the restaurant industry, added more than 1,30…

McDonald's, Burger King offer gluten-free buns in Europe

January 18, 2012

Although such a widespread rollout has yet to hit domestic stores, McDonald's restaurants in Spain, Sweden, Finland and Norway now include gluten-free buns.

Captain D's 2011 sales in the black for the first time in eight years

January 17, 2012

Captain D's concluded fiscal year 2011 with positive systemwide same-store sales growth; the first time since 2003 the company has achieved this accomplishment.

Nestle Toll House Café debuts in Saudi Arabia

January 17, 2012

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a dessert destination franchise concept, has announced the grand opening of its first café in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Church's Chicken changes up leadership team

January 17, 2012

Atlanta-based Church's Chicken has announced a handful of changes to its leadership team, spearheaded by newly appointed CEO Jim Hyatt.

Wendy's names Tim Hortons, Yum! veteran as general counsel

January 16, 2012

Less than a week after announcing his departure from Ontario-based Tim Hortons, Scott Toop has been named as senior vice president, general counsel and…

Jack in the Box franchisee acquires 51 new units

January 16, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $18 million to Feast Foods LLC, a Jack in the Box franchisee based out of Marietta, Calif.

Wendy's testing high-end 'Black Label' burgers

January 16, 2012

Not long after rolling out its "mid-tier" W offering and Dave's Hot 'N Juicy line, Wendy's is testing yet another burger; this time on the higher-end of the…

Tim Hortons unveils extra large coffee option

January 15, 2012

Tim Hortons has announced that it will be brewing its biggest offering of coffee ever with the introduction of a new extra large cup beginning Jan. 23.

Residents protest McDonald's development in California town

January 15, 2012

Residents of Loma Linda, Calif., are fighting a development deal that would bring the first McDonald's restaurant to the town.

Taco Bell taking cues from higher-end rivals

January 15, 2012

Amidst declining unit counts and a consumer perception of poor food quality, executives at Taco Bell are working to reimage the former Yum! Brands star.

NRA accepting nominations for inaugural Operator Innovations Awards

January 12, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling for nominations for its inaugural Operator Innovations Awards.

McDonald's extends Olympic sponsorship through 2020

January 12, 2012

In a press conference held today in Innsbruck, Austria – site of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games – McDonald's announced its renewed sponsorship with…

Burger King testing delivery service in DC area

January 12, 2012

Burger King is testing delivery service at a handful of restaurants in Virginia and Maryland. Bloomberg reports the trial currently includes four restaurants…

California McDonald's awarded LEED Gold certification

January 12, 2012

A Riverside, Calif., McDonald's restaurant operated by McSpi Inc. turned its Golden Arches green in late 2010 after an extensive remodeling effort aimed to…

Arby's names ex-Burger King CMO as head of marketing

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January 11, 2012

Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that Russ Klein will join Arby's as chief marketing officer.

Burger King adds more creative agencies in turnaround effort

January 11, 2012

Expect a full-on creative barrage from Burger King, as the chain has just added two new agencies to its domestic agency lineup.