Oils bring in the customers

QSRs are separating themselves in the marketplace with trans-fats-free cooking oils and by converting grease into fuel.

McDonald's May same-store sales rise

June 7, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. said global system-wide sales rose 6.2 percent in May, while total worldwide same-store sales were up 4.5 percent.   The…

McDonald's to expand in China

June 5, 2006

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is aiming for 10 percent annual sales growth in China over the next five years despite stiff competition from Yum! Brands KFC.

Jack in the Box offers '50s flair

June 5, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are featuring the Diner Melt Combo, a modern take on classic favorites: patty melts and malts.   According to a news…

What to do when the POS crashes

Every operator should have a checklist.

Dunkin' Donuts launches biggest product initiative in years

June 4, 2006

NEW YORK — Dunkin' Donuts announced its new Smoothies are now available in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes the New York and Philadelphia market. …

McDonald's given pro-bono award

May 29, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced it is the 2006 recipient of the Chicago Legal Clinic Inc. Charles J. O'Laughlin Memorial Award.   According to a news…

White Castle rolls out garlic cheese LTO

May 24, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning May 28, Roasted Garlic Cheese slices will make their way back to White Castle's menu for a limited time. According to a news…

Wendy's posts first monthly sales gain in 14 months

May 24, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced that more than 20 million sandwiches have been served since the April launch of its Frescata deli sandwich line.   "We're…

Life at Wendy's after Dave hasn't been easy

May 24, 2006

USA Today: Wendy's is on the cusp of digging out of fast-food hell. Or falling in deeper. The No. 3 fast-food chain has been battered over the past 18 months…

VeriFone introduces drive-thru payment system

May 22, 2006

CHICAGO — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced a rugged and secure drive-thru consumer-operated payment solution, the QX720, that supports credit, debit and…

Yum! Brands creates quality assurance position

May 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Liewen, 50, to vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position reporting…

Jack in the Box Inc. swings strong Q2

May 15, 2006

SAN DIEGO—Jack in the Box Inc. reported same-store sales at company-owned restaurants rose 4 percent for the second quarter ended April 26. Same-store sales…

Store size: Bigger isn't always better

In an age of colossal steaks, cavernous SUVs and four-person families nesting in 6,000 square-foot mini-mansions, some believe bigger is better. But in the day…

New Orleans QSRs need workers

May 14, 2006

The Advocate: Fast-food restaurants in the greater New Orleans area are hungry for something: employees   "There's a very tiny labor pool and a whole lot of…

El Pollo Loco reports 11.4% same-store increase

May 14, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc. reported results for its quarter ended March 29, 2006.   Comparable-store sales…

Triarc nets Q1 loss

May 14, 2006

CHICAGO — Triarc Cos., owner of the Arby's restaurant chain, reported a net loss of $12.9 million for the first quarter. The company blamed this year's…

Build-A-Bear Workshop featured in McDonald's Happy Meal

May 11, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop announces a special McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal partnership. According to a news release, this unique…

Industry fights Fast Food Nation

May 10, 2006

Chicago Tribune: The author of the best-selling "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" has a new book out for kids that covers some of the…

Triarc declares special cash dividends

May 10, 2006

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the second installment of its previously announced special cash dividends.