May 26, 2013

Industry News

Introduces New Chief Financial Officer

Riding on the coattails of its new Garden Sensations salad line, Wendy's announces earning expectations and same-store sales are up.

Spidey-Mania Ensnares Hardee's

Film Partnership Captures Interest Both In and Out of Restaurants

Panera Bread Is Ranked as Best-Performing Stock in Business Week/USA Today S&P SmallCap 600 Index

Bakery-cafe chain only restaurant listed among Top 10 companies.

Jamba Urges Customers to Adopt a 'Jamba-a-Day' Healthy Attitude

Jamba Juice Rolls Out Free Smoothie Celebrations Nationwide April 16-20 and Raises Awareness for American Cancer Society

ALLIED DOMECQ QSR SIGNS PREFERRED ALLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH CHASE MERCHANT

Chase Merchant Services enables Quick-service Restaurants to accept credit cards

McDonald's Chairman Greenberg's '01 Bonus Unchanged At $1.2 Million

McDonald's recent "challenges" are reflected in annual corporate bonuses and raises.

Good Times Announces Colorado Expansion Plans

Good Times Restaurants, Inc., announced plans to develop up to 22 additional restaurants in Colorado over the next three years.

Madame Alexander, Matchbox Appear in Happy Meals

In McDonald's first-time collaborations with the Alexander Doll Company and the Matchbox unit of Mattel, miniature versions of the classic Madame Alexander dolls and an exclusively designed series of 50th...

Subway and

Subway and the "Justice League" superheroes will join forces in kids' meals across America May 20 through July 7.

Tricon Reports March Sales

Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., today reported estimated U.S. blended same-store sales at company restaurants increased 4 percent during the four-week period ended March 23, 2002.

Arby’s Charity Tour Kick-Off Raises $220,000

For the sixth consecutive year, The Arby’s Charity Tour has kicked off its nationwide, 2002 season with a hole in one.

McDonald's Appeals to Adults With Chicken Select Strips

Beginning Friday, March 29th, and running through April 25th, McDonald's customers coast-to-coast will find a new chicken item on the menu —Chicken Select Strips.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's to Promote "Spider-Man" Movie

CKE Restaurants, which owns the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced it will partner with Sony Pictures Entertainment on promotions for the action adventure film "Spider-Man," to be released in...

Two of Arby's Largest Franchisees May Join Forces

Arby's two largest franchisees have announced plans that may bring the two companies together.

Auntie Anne's: Celebrate National Pretzel Day

Friday, April 26, 2002, has been designated National Pretzel Day—and Auntie Anne's , Inc., franchisor of hand-rolled soft pretzels, is ready to guide the festivities.