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Wendy's International releases Q2 results
August 5, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Net income for Wendy's International Inc. was down 32 percent for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008, while U.S. same-store sales were up…
read nowTriarc announces Q2 results
August 5, 2008
ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc., the parent company of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and expectant parent of Wendy's International Inc., has reduced its net…
read nowJack in the Box net off 13%
August 5, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., which also operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill through a wholly owned subsidiary, reported a 13.3 percent drop in net…
read nowMan calls 911 over wrong Subway order
August 4, 2008
First Coast News (Jacksonville, Fla.): A Jacksonville, Fla., man called 911 twice because he was angry that his Subway sandwich order was incorrect. The man…
read nowBurger King franchisee reports Q2 results
August 4, 2008
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., which operates Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana and Burger King restaurants, has announced net income was off 3…
read nowMcDonald's tests Dollar Menu changes
August 3, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: McDonald's Corp. is testing modifications to its popular $1 double cheeseburger, and higher prices for the sandwich, as it prepares to…
read nowBurger King worker gets misdemeanor for poisoning fries
August 3, 2008
The Daily Times (Farmington, N.M.): A former Burger King employee, who faced felony charges after putting powdered bleach on french fries served to customers…
read nowBurger King employee charged with $18K theft
August 3, 2008
Northwest Herald (McHenry County, Ill.): A former employee of Burger King in Algonquin, Ill., has been charged with theft over $10,000 and forgery for…
read nowBurger King announces Q4 earnings conference call
August 3, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced it will hold its fourth-quarter-earnings call for 2008 on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. Eastern time, following…
read nowMultnomah County, Ore., backs menu labeling
July 31, 2008
The Oregonian: The Multnomah County, Ore., Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on July 31, 2008, to require large chain restaurants and coffee shops to list…
read nowTaco Maker HQ to move to Orlando area
July 30, 2008
Orlando Sentinel: Puerto Rican-owned The Taco Maker plans to move its headquarters to Central Florida from Ogden, Utah, by the fall as part of a growth…
read nowFranchisees sue Burger King over hours
July 30, 2008
South Florida Business Journal: Four South Florida-based Burger King franchisees are suing Burger King Corp. over the company's demands for extended hours at…
read nowBurger King debuts soccer tour in Hispanic markets
July 29, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the roll-out of Futbol Kingdom, a series of street-level futbol events to be held in eight markets across the United…
read nowHouston Burger King opts for pay toilet
July 28, 2008
Houston Chronicle: A Houston Burger King has locked its restroom door and put up a sign saying: "Doors open with token or coin. Customers must request a free…
read nowTriarc announces leadership appointments
July 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc., franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system, has announced that following the closing of the pending merger between Wendy's…
read nowMcDonald's manager charged with theft
July 24, 2008
Bucks County (Pa.) Courier Times: The manager of a New Britain, Pa., McDonald's is accused of stealing nearly $4,000 from the fast-food restaurant and gambling…
read nowDunkin' CEO shares brand-revamp story
July 23, 2008
Boston Herald: Dunkin Brands Inc. chief executive Jon Luther gave advice for surviving the economic downturn and shared the story of the chain's brand…
read nowMcDonald's reports strong Q2 results
July 22, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has announced strong operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, driven by global same-store sales growth…
read nowCKE same-store sales up
July 21, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's period six same-store sales for the four weeks ended July 14, 2008, are up…
read nowSubway success due to marketing efforts
July 20, 2008
Advertising Age: While Starbucks is closing stores and McDonald's is focusing its expansion efforts abroad, Subway has plans to add 800 locations this year. …
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