Papa John's named its 2011 Franchise Operators of the Year. Each winner was honored at the annual Papa John's Operator Conference and received a $20,000 cash award, along with a trophy.
McDonald's Board of Directors has named President and COO Don Thompson as the new chief executive of the no. 1 burger chain effective July 1. Thompson will succeed Vice Chairman and CEO Jim Skinner, who is retiring from McDonald's executive team and board June 30, after serving in the top role since 2004.
Wendy's new remodel program will arrive in New York in 2012. The much discussed remodel program is in the hands of Tesser, a design firm started in 1993 as TreDesign and renamed Tesser in 1999, after the acquisition of Tesser, LLC.
Wendy's has hired R. Scott Toop as its senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Toop will also become part of the Executive Leadership Team effective immediately. The 57-year-old veteran in QSR industry legal oversight, representation and strategic implementation,
Dunkin' Donuts, which has been in the Chicago market for five decades, will open its 500th store there on Saturday, January 14. The store will feature a more relaxed and updated feel, consistent with Dunkin's updated colors, facade and "DD" branding.
Burger King launched its new CROWN™ Program, a new kids meal initiative that allows kids to vote for their favorite charities using codes found in BK Kids Meals. Burger King has also redesigned its crown after several years.
Burger King launched the new BK Chef's Choice burger, a 5.5-ounce flame-grilled 100 percent chuck burger, topped with bacon, cheese, red onions, lettuce, tomato and BK's Griller sauce.
Papa John's signed a multi-year agreement to be the sponsor of the National Football League in Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Papa John's ties to the NFL are deep. The Louisville, Ky.-based pizza chain already sponsors
KFC celebrated the fifth anniversary of its KFC Famous Bowls® by offering a new bowl layered with bacon. The Cheesy Bacon Bowl is priced at $3.99 and launches as a limited-time offer (LTO).
According to MasterCard Worldwide, the Subway chain will begin accepting a faster, more convenient payment method from customers. The MasterCard® PayPass™ payment will be accepted
KFC began a promotion of its large order of Popcorn Chicken. The hearty menu option will be priced at $2.99. Additionally, KFC is offering a combo, including the Popcorn Chicken,
The iconic Miami-based Burger King chain launched a new Soft Serve dessert menu with a special offer. Guests who purchase a Burger King Value Meal at participating
McDonald's Canada will spend big money ─ one billion Canadian dollars to be exact, (US$1,013 million) to revitalize the brand. Not unlike the transformation here in the United States several years ago, the company will be redesigning
Zagat released results of its 2011 Fast Food Survey today. Over 6,000 respondents took part in the survey of dining preferences at quick serve restaurant (QSR) chains. The survey produced some interesting findings for chain operators:
Domino's Pizza released its earning report for its second quarter ended June 19. Domestic same store sales were up 4.8 percent from last year's (LY) same quarter, and outside the United States,
