Recent News

Burger King Corporation announced April 12 that it plans an orderly transition of distribution services as the Burger King system leaves its relationship with AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc.

McDonald’s Corporation reported April 12 that Systemwide sales for the first three months of 2000 were $9.507 billion, a nine percent increase on a constant currency basis compared with the same period last year.

Papa John’s International, Inc. announced April 12 that systemwide comparable sales for the five weeks ended March 26, 2000 increased 0.6%, comprised of a 1.1% increase at company-owned restaurants.

Celebrating more than 5 successful years in business, Wetzel’s Pretzels is continuing its expansion outside the U.S.

Wendy’s International, Inc. announced April 11 strong sales growth at Wendy’s U.S. and at Tim Hortonsin Canada.

Source Communications, a full-service advertising agency based in Hackensack, NJ, has been named advertising agency of record for the McDonald’s Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) Co-op.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. has named Jeff Chasney vice president and chief information officer and promoted Steve Eddings to director, facilities and energy.

Burger King Corporation announced a number of senior appointments within its North American management structure, including a new senior vice president of marketing for North America.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHK) reported on Arpril 3, 2000 financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2000.

The Burger King/McLamore Youth Opportunities Foundation announced April 10 the winners of its inaugural scholarship program, 837 deserving youth who will receive assistance to pursue the educational opportunities they need to succeed.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. on April 5 announced the results for the 13 and 53 weeks ended January 31, 2000.

Churchs Chicken’s latest advertising campaign shows that customers would do just about anything to enjoy the delicious taste of its made-from-scratch recipe.

McDonald’s has announced that the popular and sometimes controversial Teletubbies will join its prestigious Happy Meal entourage in 2000.

A&W Restaurants, Inc. will begin a rollout of a new test product in the Detroit market called “Texas Toast” in early April 2000.

The Fourth Annual Arby’s Charity Tour Championship for the Arby’s Foundation Endowment Fund raised $300,000.

McDonald’s has announced that the popular and sometimes controversial Teletubbies will join its prestigious Happy Meal entourage in 2000.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHKR) announced March 30, 2000 that it has sold 62 Checkers restaurants in the Mobile, Alabama, West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida, market areas

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. and its franchisees are seeing eye to eye, as they collectively look at the corporation’s new business vision.

Beginning April 3, 2000, Burger King customers can experience adventure and glory down “The Road to El Dorado” from DreamWorks Pictures at more than 8,000 Burger King restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

Long John Silver’s Restaurant officials can certainly plead a case for the popularity of their restaurants in a gas station/convenience store.

Blimpie International, Inc. announced March 27 the second payment of a semi-annual dividend for the Company’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.

Schlotzsky’s Inc. today announced sales trends of its franchise system for the four-week period of February 2000.

Situations involving police can be very stressful for small children. A&W Restaurants hopes their “Great Root Bears” can be a comfort.

Boddie-Noell Properties, Inc. has purchased and retired a total of 202,844 shares of its common stock on the open market at an average price of $9.30.

Blimpie International, Inc. announced the grand opening of its first tri-branded location in Toronto, Canada on March 17.

Burger King Corporation announced March 22 that it will introduce the delicious taste of pancakes to consumers in a convenient package perfect for eating breakfast “utensil free”

Chicken Burrito Madness returns to El Pollo Loco as the chain kicks off its annual event with fresh new additions to its burrito line-up.

Back Yard Burgers, Inc., the Memphis-based chain with operations in 16 states, announced on January 3, 2000 it’s contribution of $100,000 to