Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

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March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

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March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Study reveals economic impact of foodborne illness

March 2, 2010

The Produce Safety Project, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University, has publised a report that outlines the economic impact of…

Study reveals economic impact of foodborne illness

March 2, 2010

The Produce Safety Project, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University, has publised a report that outlines the economic impact of…

White Castle exec goes 'Undercover' in reality show

February 28, 2010

White Castle got its turn on the new reality series Undercover Boss on Sunday. Dave Rife, one of the owners of the Ingram-family-owned company, spent a week…

Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet

February 28, 2010

Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…

White Castle exec goes 'Undercover' in reality show

February 28, 2010

White Castle got its turn on the new reality series Undercover Boss on Sunday. Dave Rife, one of the owners of the Ingram-family-owned company, spent a week…

Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet

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February 28, 2010

Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

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February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

QSR breakfast sales hurt by unemployment rate

February 21, 2010

Quick-service chains from Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to Burger King and Arby's have suffered over the last year thanks to the nation's high unemployment…

QSR breakfast sales hurt by unemployment rate

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February 21, 2010

Quick-service chains from Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to Burger King and Arby's have suffered over the last year thanks to the nation's high unemployment…