U.S. senators craft compromise national menu labeling bill

June 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate supporters of competing menu-labeling legislation have come up with a compromise bill that has the support of the National Restaurant…

Wendy's/Arby's announces $550M private offering to repay debt

June 10, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (to be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC), has…

N.M. What-A-Burger employees victim of 'phone-in vandalism'

June 10, 2009

KOAT TV (Albuquerque, N.M.): Two Albuquerque, N.M., What-A-Burger employees were tricked into testing the store's fire suppression system and then stripping…

Burger King orders franchisee to remove controversial messaging

June 10, 2009

Last month, a blogger with the Memphis Flyer reported that several Burger King restaurants in the Memphis, Tenn., area had posted the message "Global warming…

Burger King franchisees refile suit over operating hours

June 9, 2009

The Miami Herald: A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has agreed to rehear the case brought by Burger King franchisees over the chain's requirement for extended…

Culver's "Day of Giving" exceeds fundraising goal

June 9, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. – Culver's Restaurants in 17 states raised more than $210,000 for local charitable organizations during its national "Day of Giving…

CKE announces Q1 call, annual stockholders meeting

June 9, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. will release its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 on June 24 after market close.   Management will…

Dunkin' Brands announces executive changes

June 8, 2009

Nations Restaurant News: Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent of the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains, has said it reorganized some of its executive ranks in an…

Carrols Restaurant Group to present investor conferences

June 4, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the company will present at two June investor conferences.   On June 10, the company will…

Krispy Kreme Q1 comps improve

June 3, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. saw a 2.1 percent rise in company-owned same-store sales and reported profit decrease of 52.5 percent for the…

Oregon governor expected to sign menu labeling bill

June 1, 2009

The Register-Guard: The Oregon Legislature on Monday approved a new law requiring chain restaurants with 15 or more U.S. outlets to post calorie information on…

Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year

May 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Rita's opens first store in Lone Star State

May 28, 2009

TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Italian Ice has announced the company has opened its first store in Texas. The Bedford, Texas, location is the first of two Rita's to…

Economy not stopping McDonald's

May 27, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. expects to continue its momentum despite the recession, CEO Jim Skinner told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.

Popeyes sees Q1 comps improve, net income fall

May 27, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported an increase in systemwide sales of 1.1 percent, compared to an increase of…

Chick-fil-A to open first store in Chicago area

May 27, 2009

Chicago Tribune/The Stew blog: As Chick-fil-A works out the details for its first Chicago-area location, blogger Kevin Pang looks into the nostalgic response…

Sonic, Jack in the Box announce conference participation

May 27, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that the company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences, including: Goldman Sachs 2009 Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant…

ASK THE EXPERTS: How can restaurant operators leverage online ordering?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 27, 2009

Online ordering is taking over the restaurant industry as another way operators can add brand value. Valerie Killifer, senior editor of QSRweb's sister site…

ASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?

May 27, 2009

According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…

CKE Q1 blended-store comps continue decline

May 26, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated blended same-store sales for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands were down 3.5 percent for period…