The health insurance headache

Rising health insurance costs are hitting operators where it hurts—in the wallet. Learn how you can implement a cost-effective plan for your operation.

Gas prices take a bite of profits

April 30, 2006

SanDiego.com: Record gas prices will likely take a bite out of profits at Jack In The Box and other fast-food chains, at least if history is a guide.

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…

Remote call centers handle nationwide drive-thru orders

April 12, 2006

New York Times: An experiment in California is testing the efficacy of fast-food call centers. Employees go to work in Santa Maria and take orders from around…

Study shows fast-food ads target African Americans

April 6, 2006

Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…

McDonald's to sell spicy-chicken sandwich and an Asian salad

January 16, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. will begin selling a premium spicy-chicken sandwich and an Asian salad after sales growth slowed last year. The new sandwich…

The SUBWAY(R) Restaurant Chain is Again Named Number One Franchise Opportunity by Entrepreneur Magazine

December 26, 2005

MILFORD, Conn.— For the 14th time in 18 years, the SUBWAY restaurant chain has been named the No. 1 franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur magazine's Annual…

Win $25,000 MasterCard Gift Card at Arby's

Customers using a MasterCard credit card to pay for any purchase at Arby's are automatically entered for a chance to win $25,000 in MasterCard gift cards.

McDonald's: Why don't you just ... ?

November 28, 2005

Pershing Square Capital Management's Bill Ackman unveiled a plan to help McDonald's unlock the hidden value of its substantial real estate portfolio.

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…

Convenience stores stocking healthier fare alongside traditional fare

October 25, 2005

QSR and c-stores are offering more upscale health food options than ever before. This is due to a monumental shift in consumer's dietary attitudes with QSR…

Fast food goes for a touch of gourmet

October 25, 2005

Fast food is getting pretty fancy these days. Between Tuscan Grilled chicken at Sonic to the portobello mushroom burger at Carl's Jr, the QSR industry is…

Zagat releases 2006 New York City Restaurant Survey

October 16, 2005

And the Winners Are: Le Bernardin Top Food, Gramercy Tavern Most Popular, Daniel for Decor, per se Takes Best Service and Nets Highest Overall Ratings In Best…

Ark Restaurants announces declaration of dividend

October 10, 2005

10/11/2005 1:11:07 PM NEW YORK, Oct 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) announced today that the Board of Directors declared its regular…

New MONOPOLY Best Chance Game 3.0 at McDonald's

October 3, 2005

McDonald's and Best Buy Team Up to Offer McDonald's Customers $200 Million Dollars in Prizes.

Nation's restaurants helping hurricane victims with National Dine Out Day

September 20, 2005

National Restaurant Association Announces 8,000+ Restaurants Nationwide Participating in Dine for America Event, Exceeds Total Registered Participants from…

Commercial Spotlights Power of First Jobs at McDonald's

September 20, 2005

New Commercial Shines Spotlight on Power of First Jobs at McDonald's.

Dine for America National dine out event to raise funds for American Red Cross

September 8, 2005

) The National Restaurant Association today announced that the nation's restaurant industry is coming together to offer its support for those impacted by the…

Wendy's gives customers opportunity to go with yogurt

July 21, 2005

Follows Introduction of Fresh Fruit Bowl with Yogurt Earlier this Year  

Wendy's introducing new kids' meal options

July 19, 2005

Expanding combo meal test part of ongoing commitment to providing nutritious menu choices