Operations News
Economy doesn't stop Checkers growth
November 16, 2009
Adverse economic conditions did not significantly impact Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.'s growth plans. In fact, the company has experienced substantial…
read nowChick-fil-A to have record-breaking year
November 15, 2009
Chick-fil-A continues to buck trends in the quick-service industry. While many top brands are seeing traffic and same-store sales slip, the chain expects sales…
read nowPopeyes Q3 comps nearly flat
November 12, 2009
AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported that global same-stores sales were nearly flat for the fiscal third quarter ended Oct.
read nowMcDonald's remains focused on growth
November 12, 2009
McDonald's Corp. expects to continue to drive growth in sales, market share and returns through a strategic focus on its customers and restaurants, the…
read nowConsumer focus on value to continue through 2010
November 10, 2009
Restaurant operators are well aware the economic recovery is not immediately following the announcement of the end of the recession. Same-store sales were down…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's period 10 comps continue to slide
November 10, 2009
CKE Restaurants Inc. brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's continued to be impacted by negative economic conditions in period 10 ended Nov. 2, the company…
read nowMcDonald's October global comps up 3.3%
November 9, 2009
McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…
read nowNexCen Brands improves operations in Q2
November 5, 2009
NexCen Brands Inc., franchisor of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, has improved on its net loss for…
read nowYum! Brands adopting a corporate culture shift
November 5, 2009
Dave Novak, Yum! Brands Inc. chief executive, is presiding over a training program intended to change the company's corporate culture, according to a story in…
read nowWendy's/Arby's Q3 net up on Wendy's merger
November 4, 2009
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, with same-store sales at Arby's North America continuing to be impacted by…
read nowNathan's Famous Q2 revenue up 3%
November 4, 2009
Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported revenues were up for the second quarter ended Sept. 27. Total revenue was up 3 percent to $14.9 million, compared to $14.…
read nowMontgomery County, Md., considers menu labeling law
November 3, 2009
Last fall, menu labeling provisions were a hot topic, with multiple local and state legislatures considering requiring calorie postings on menus and menu…
read nowCheckers/Rally's selects McLane for regional distribution
November 3, 2009
McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Co. Inc., has announced that Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc. has selected McLane to provide food distribution…
read nowTaco Bell franchisee passes $500K fundraising milestone
November 3, 2009
Austaco Ltd., a franchisee of Taco Bell, has announced that its six-year fundraising efforts have produced a contribution of more than a half-million dollars…
read nowSubmarina names new VP of operations & marketing
November 2, 2009
Submarina California Subs has announced Suzie Hunter has been named the company's new vice president of operations and marketing. Hunter brings a wealth of…
read nowCarrols Restaurant Group's debt reduction improves bottom line
November 2, 2009
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company is the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts CEO wants operations-oriented focus
November 1, 2009
Nigel Travis is forming a new team as he gets comfortable in his role of president and CEO at Dunkin' Donuts. New hires over the last month include chief…
read nowReports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use
November 1, 2009
In July, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced that foodservice industry leaders had set a goal to double the use of fresh produce in the…
read nowHealth care reform bill contains menu labeling provision
October 29, 2009
A House version of health-care reform legislation introduced Thursday contains a menu labeling provision similar to one included in health-care legislation…
read nowTim Hortons reorganization impacts net for Q3
October 29, 2009
While most quick-service chains have seen sales fall 2 percent to 4 percent, Tim Hortons Inc. has reported strong sales performance for the third quarter ended…
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