El Pollo Loco files with SEC

May 8, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed…

McDonald's global comparable sales up 6.2% in April

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants worldwide increased 5.5 percent in April. Global…

McDonald's to provide free Wi-Fi at world's largest tech show

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to more than 60,000 attendees as the official Wi-Fi sponsor of the 200…

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.

Yum! Brands debuts network T.V. advertising

May 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…

Checkers Drive-in helps U.S. military

May 3, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced it is teaming up with America Supports You and Operation Gratitude to send care packages to U.S.

CKE Restaurants post solid April sales

May 2, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE restaurants reported positive numbers for the four weeks ended April 24. Carl's Jr. same-store sales increased 1.3 percent while…

Kahala Corp. creates new cafe

May 2, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kahala Corp., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor ("Company"), announced that it has launched its 11th quick-service restaurant concept …

Friendly's launches new burgers

May 1, 2006

WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly's is adding three new Colossal Burgers and one classic flavor in an eight-week limited-time offer. The new items include:   Philly…

Arby's will accept ExpressPay

May 1, 2006

NEW YORK— American Express announced Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is the latest national merchant partner to accept ExpressPay from American Express. Arby's…

Burgerville recycles trash and leftover food

May 1, 2006

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Holland Inc. announced it has implemented a composting pilot program at its Salmon Creek, Wash., Burgerville location.  According to a…

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.

Immigration officials urged to focus on McDonald's workers

April 30, 2006

Associated Press: U.S. Rep. John Hostettler is suggesting that immigration officials looking for illegal immigrants should investigate businesses which warn…

McDonald's honors U.S. servicemen

April 30, 2006

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For the fifth consecutive year, McDonald's will sponsor Fleet Week USA in Fort Lauderdale. Taking place May 1-7, 2006, Fleet Week USA…

Prevent robbery

Criminals could be staking out your store right now. So what are you going to do about it?

In and Out VP cannot sue to get his job back

April 30, 2006

Orange County Register: A former In-N-Out Burger executive cannot force the Irvine chain to reinstate his job and must remove statements in his lawsuit that…

Back Yard Burgers reports record Q1

April 27, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. credited Easter Sunday sales for its record first-quarter revenues for the period ended April 2.   Company-owned…

McDonald's goes after Wendy's

April 27, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's has identified its next big worry: Wendy's. "This is the face of the enemy over the next 18 months," correspondence recently…

Immigrants will not work May 1

April 26, 2006

Associated Press:  Immigrants are being asked to stay home from work, school and stores on May 1 to protest federal immigration reform legislation. Organizers…

McDonald's UK chairman joins global marketing department

April 26, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that Peter Beresford, chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's UK and division president of…