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McDonald's No. 1 QSR for people with kids
August 1, 2006
NEW YORK — McDonald's is the No. 1 fast-food brand among people with kids at home, according to consumer research firm Scarborough Research. Thirty-one…
read nowA&W kicks off summer-long promotion of free ice cream
July 13, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On July 16, National Ice Cream Day, A&W Restaurants will kick off its summer-long "Float Your Papa Combo for Free." According to a…
read nowWendy's creates menu item for OSU fans
July 10, 2006
Associated Press: Wendy's is trying to attract Ohio State fans with a new menu item. The nation's third-largest burger chain plans to add the Brutus Buckeye…
read nowWendy's introduces Vanilla Frosty
July 4, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is rolling out a Vanilla Frosty for the first time, beginning in August. According to a news release, the dairy dessert will be…
read nowCKE Restaurants live by the fat
July 4, 2006
Associated Press: While McDonald's fights obesity claims, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced not-so healthy burgers. "I think the health craze is…
read nowMcDonald's partners with Pirates of the Caribbean
June 27, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill — McDonald's is riding on the coattails of a popular Disney movie starring Johnny Depp. The "Are You Mac Enough?" promotion is supported by a…
read nowWendy's to spin off remaining Tim Hortons shares
June 27, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has confirmed its intent to spin off to current Wendy's shareholders the 160 million shares of Tim Hortons Inc. it…
read nowJapanese fast-food chains to enter U.S.
June 25, 2006
Shanghai Daily: If Morio Sase has his way, hungry teenagers around the world will soon snack on something more exotic than McDonald's hamburgers: takoyaki or…
read nowNathan's Famous reports fiscal year earnings
June 22, 2006
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous said the fiscal year ended March 26 was the company's most profitable since going public in 1993. Comparable sales at the…
read nowKFC opens first restaurant in Vietnam
June 22, 2006
Houston Chronicle: KFC opened its first restaurant in Hanoi on June 22 and said it plans to expand into northern Vietnam. People packed the 120-seat…
read nowYum domestic comps flat for Q2
June 21, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands second-quarter same-store sales at domestic stores were flat while overseas stores saw a major increase. U.S. blended…
read nowNYC politician wants to ban fast-food restaurants
June 21, 2006
Associated Press: In a town where you can get a slice of pizza or a hot dog on nearly every block, one city councilman wants to limit the number of fast food…
read nowSonic posts solid 3Q
June 20, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. announced record results for its third quarter ended May 31. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.3 percent, while net…
read nowBurger King Corporation appoints new president of North America
June 13, 2006
MIAMI — Chuck Fallon has joined Burger King as president of North America, the company said June 14. John W. Chidsey, Burger King Corporation's chief…
read nowMcDonald'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…
read nowMcDonald'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.
read nowJack 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…
read nowDunkin' 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. …
read nowMcDonald'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…
read nowWhite 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…
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