Cadenas QSR/Restaurantes

Octubre 01, 2007

Third potential bidder for Wendy’s

An investment group that includes a company led by former CKE Restaurants chairman and chief executive William Foley has emerged as a third potential bidder for Wendy’s International Inc. Fidelity National Financial, a title insurance and investment co...

Septiembre 28, 2007

McDonald's stock inches lower following downgrade

McDonald's Corp. shares dipped lower Thursday after Moody's Investors Service downgraded its ratings, citing the fast-food chain's adoption of a more aggressive financial strategy. Shares fell 24 cents to $54.56 in Thursday trading.

Septiembre 27, 2007

Moody's: McDonald's ratings cut to 'A3'

Moody's Investors Service said it cut McDonald's senior unsecured notes and debt ratings to 'A3' from 'A2', citing higher debt levels which will be required to support the fast food giant's shareholder initiatives.

Septiembre 27, 2007

Arby's to open 35 new restaurants in the US

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has inked development deals to open 35 new Arby's restaurants across the nation. The Atlanta-based franchiser of the Arby's restaurant system said the agreements include four new and 13 existing franchisees to develop Ar...

Septiembre 26, 2007

Fast Food chains in Australia urged to reduce unhealthy fats

Fast food chains in Australia have cut down on the use of unhealthy trans fats amid threats of regulation, and have agreed to reduce saturated fats following pressure from health groups. Major chains including McDonald's, KFC, Hungry Jacks and Pizza ...

Septiembre 26, 2007

Report: Franchisee joins bidding for Wendy's

The owner of 134 Wendy's restaurants wants to make a bid for the third-largest hamburger chain with the help of two private-equity firms. David Karam, president of Cedar Enterprises, told The Columbus Dispatch for a story Wednesday that he and his par...

Septiembre 23, 2007

Potato varieties for Processing identified in the Phillipines

After five years of field trials, root crop experts at Benguet State University (BSU) in the Phillipines said Benguet farmers could now plant four new potato varieties which possess the desired dry matter content required by fast-food chains to make ...

Septiembre 23, 2007

Burger King in Phillipines post profit

Burger King has reported modest profit from June to August, reversing losses incurred in the same period last year, BK Titans part owner Wilson Young said.

Septiembre 22, 2007

McDonald's lengthy surge surprises observers

It wasn't so long ago that the McDonald's fast-food empire looked as stale as a burger left under a heat lamp too long. Sales were decreasing, new products weren't catching on and McDonald's Corp. was vilified by consumer activists, nutritionists and o...

Septiembre 21, 2007

Failliet Perfecta start door als Kiremko-Perfecta

Bakwandenfabrikant Perfecta Nederland uit Utrecht is failliet verklaard nadat het bedrijf begin augustus surseance van betaling kreeg. De activiteiten worden door Kiremko in Woerden voortgezet onder de naam Kiremko Perfecta. Juni dit jaar is Perfect...

Septiembre 20, 2007

Se subestiman las calorías del menú en restaurantes "saludables"

Las personas que optan por comer en un restaurante "saludable"suelen consumir más calorías de las que ingerirían si concurren a un lugar de comida rápida sin proclamas de salud, indicó un estudio. Investigadores hallaron que las personas sub...

Septiembre 19, 2007

McDonalds UK makes its rubbish powerful

Rubbish from McDonald's fast food restaurants will be used to power hospitals and theatres in a pilot scheme to begin today. Eleven fast food restaurants in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will take part in an initiative to turn w...

Septiembre 18, 2007

Burger King lanza un menú más sano para los niños

La cadena de restaurantes Burger King anunció ayer que ofrecerá alimentos más saludables para niños menores de 12 años, incluyendo pollo asado a la parrilla en lugar de frito, así como manzanas cortadas para que parezcan papas fritas. Burger King Hold...

Septiembre 18, 2007

Burger King Names Julio Ramirez Executive Vice President Global operations

Fast-food chain operator Burger King Holdings Inc. on Tuesday named Julio Ramirez executive vice president, global operations, effective immediately.

Septiembre 18, 2007

Wendy's opening books to 2nd firm

The potential sale of Wendy's International continued its progression yesterday, even as the company faced bitter criticism from a group of franchisees. Wendy's has reached a confidentiality agreement with Sandell Asset Management Corp. so the inves...

Septiembre 17, 2007

More than 12 parties interested in Wendy's: report

More than a dozen parties have expressed interest in Wendy's International Inc's sale process, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the situation. On its Web site, the Journal reported the source said Wendy's board ...

Septiembre 14, 2007

Calories underestimated in 'healthy' restaurants

People who opt for a meal at a "healthy"restaurant often consume more calories than they would dining at fast food joints that make no health claims, a new study shows. The researchers found that individuals underestimate the calorie content...

Septiembre 13, 2007

Battle Over NYC Calorie-Posting May Widen

The restaurant industry seemed buoyed when a federal judge this week struck down a city health regulation that would have required nearly 2,400 New York City restaurants to post calorie information on their menus. But the ruling may backfire on the in...