Dec. same-store sales rise at CKE

January 8, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales at Hardee's and Carls' Jr. parent CKE Restaurants Inc. rose 1.2 percent for the four weeks ended Dec. 31, 2007…

Friendly's names John Bowie SVP of company operations

January 7, 2008

WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has named John Bowie senior vice president for company operations effective Dec. 17, 2007. In this role, Bowie…

Krispy Kreme promotes chairman to CEO

January 6, 2008

The Associated Press: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named chairman James H. Morgan president and chief executive, replacing Daryl G. Brewster, who resigned…

Wendy's 4Q comps down at company stores

January 3, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced preliminary average same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2007, which ended Dec. 30.  Average…

Triarc completes Deerfield sale

December 20, 2007

ATLANTA — In connection with its corporate restructuring, Triarc Companies Inc. announced  that it has completed the sale of Deerfield & Company LLC to…

Yum Brands generates $15 million for hunger relief

December 20, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W restaurant brands, has generated more than $15 million…

N.C. McDonald's charges $1 for water

December 19, 2007

WRAL (Raleigh, N.C.): A McDonald's restaurant in Wilson, N.C., is charging $1 for a small cup of water, making it the same price as a large iced tea.

Triarc to sell interest in Deerfield & Company

December 18, 2007

ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc. has announced that Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp. will acquire Deerfield & Company LLC, a Chicago-based fixed income asset…

McDonald's plans 120 restaurants in China in '08

December 18, 2007

TradingMarkets: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 120 restaurants in China in 2008, half of which will be in the southern Chinese Province of Guangdong, said…

Nev., Ariz. to lead '08 restaurant growth

December 17, 2007

Phoenix Business Journal: Arizonans will spend almost $8.4 billion in 2008 at bars, restaurants and commercial venues, according to the Arizona Restaurant…

Yum appoints Eaton chief operating, development officer

December 16, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has appointed Roger Eaton as chief operating and development officer-designate, replacing Peter Hearl, who will retire at…

Rita's Water Ice chips away at growth

December 16, 2007

With the opening of a store in Mooresville, N.C., Rita's Water Ice has carried its mission of "Ice, Custard and Happiness" to 500 locations in the United…

AFC Enterprises' COO resigns

December 13, 2007

ATLANTA, Dec. 13 — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, has announced that James W. Lyons has resigned as…

CKE comps up in 3Q

December 12, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand increased 0.7 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period last…

Yum to follow McDonald's model

December 12, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Louisville, Ky.-based Yum Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, plans to take a page from the McDonald's…

NRA releases 2008 forecast, partners with Podcast Grill for three-part series

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

December 12, 2007

NetWorld Alliance, publisher of QSRWeb and Podcast Grill, has partnered with the National Restaurant Association on the production of several…

Chick-fil-A founder: Children to keep company private

December 10, 2007

Reuters: Truett Cathy, the 86-year-old founder of Chick-fil-A, has said his three children have promised him the family business will stay private and closed…

Wendy's in CMO search

December 9, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. is conducting a national search for a new chief marketing officer to replace Ian Rowden, who is resigning as CMO to…

McDonald's to help franchisees with coffee costs

December 9, 2007

BusinessWeek: McDonald's Corp. will support U.S. franchisees by paying for up to 40 percent of the restaurant renovations needed for the rollout of its…

300 gallons of oil leak into Wendy's lot, pond

December 9, 2007

WFTV (Orlando): An estimated 300 gallons of cooking oil spilled into the parking lot of a Wendy's in Lake Mary, Fla. The oil has leaked into a storm drain and…