QSR ketens / restaurants

augustus 22, 2007

Big Mac creator says middle bread slice made burger a success

Jim Delligatti took two years to convince McDonald's that the Big Mac was a good idea but 40 years on he takes pride in having invented one of the world's most widely eaten foods that is getting its own museum. In 1967, the McDonald's franchisee got ...

augustus 20, 2007

Hardee's(R) Launches New Natural Cut French Fries

After a three-year search -- and an extensive amount of testing and consumer research -- the perfect French fries to complement Hardee's Angus-beef Thickburgers have been found. Beginning today, guests who order a combo meal or a side of fries will be...

augustus 20, 2007

McDonald's in €800m European push

McDonald's, the world's biggest fast food chain, wants to invest up to €800m ($1.1bn) in its European business this year, in a sign that the US-based company is increasingly putting the focus on the continent. "We will invest as much money there...

augustus 20, 2007

McDonald's Angus Third Pounders Moves into New Markets

McDonald's customers have shown strong support for the new Angus Third Pounders that debuted in Southern California last March. Positive customer feedback has prompted McDonald's marketing co-ops in New York and Central Ohio to introduce the newest lin...

augustus 17, 2007

For McDonald's, a European redesign starts to pay off

The Golden Arches are going upscale in Europe - and if you haven't seen a refurbished McDonald's yet, chances are you will see one by the end of this year. Aiming to create a more relaxed, restaurantlike experience in a sophisticated atmosphere, McDo...

augustus 16, 2007

Healthy fast food not easier on the heart

So-called "healthy"fast-food alternatives to the classic burger, fries, and soft drink, appear to have similar effects on the cardiovascular system, new research suggests. A single fast-food meal impairs endothelial function, lead investigato...

augustus 15, 2007

Biobrandstof maak je van bijna alles

De volgende aardappelverwerking gerelateerde materialen komen voor in een lange lijst van grondstoffen die benut kunnnen worden voor biobrandstof: Frituurvet: Afvalverwerker Greenmills bouwt in de Amsterdamse haven een fabriek die gebruikt frituurvet...

augustus 13, 2007

Wendy's sells Café Express

Wendy’s International Inc. quietly sold its 18-unit Café Express fast-casual chain at the end of July, according to a securities filing by the company. The No. 3 burger brand sold Baja Fresh Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter of 2006 and Tim Hort...

augustus 10, 2007

Trade Commission subpoenaed Food and Drink companies over marketing to kids

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued subpoenas to 44 food and beverage companies including Coca-Cola Co., McDonald's Corp. and Procter &Gamble Co., seeking information on how they market to children. The companies have 90 days to respond to th...

augustus 08, 2007

Burger King shares jump 4.5 percent

Shares of Burger King Holdings ( BKC) rose 4.5 percent, the most in about six months. Glen Petraglia, a Citigroup Investment Research analyst, upgraded the stock to ''buy'' from ''hold'' and said it could reach $28 a share. Shares closed at $25.54, up ...

augustus 07, 2007

Study says ads trick children's taste buds

Anything made by McDonald's tastes better, preschoolers said in a study that powerfully demonstrates how advertising can trick the taste buds of young children. The study had youngsters sample identical McDonald's foods in name-brand and unmarked wrapp...

augustus 06, 2007

McDonald's Agrees to Sell Boston Market

McDonald's Corp. said Monday it agreed to sell its meat-and-potatoes Boston Market restaurant chain to private equity firm Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. "This is consistent with our successful strategy to focus on brand McDonald's (...

augustus 06, 2007

McDonald's Aims to Boost China Image With Wage Rise

McDonald's Corp. is raising wages and adopting new uniforms, stepping up efforts to burnish its image as an employer in China amid tightening labor laws and scrutiny by China's government-backed trade union. McDonald's said it will raise wages for its ...

augustus 04, 2007

McDonald's tall order: reduce mistakes

McDonald's Corp. is testing a cash register aimed at cutting down the number of wrong orders, a problem that puts it near the back of the pack in rankings of fast-food drive-thrus. The register, now in 10,000 of McDonald's 32,000 restaurants, has a tou...

augustus 03, 2007

Yum plans to double India business by 2010

Yum Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut fast-food chains, plans to double its Indian revenues by 2010 as it adds more restaurants, its top Indian official said on Friday. "We will be adding around 30-40 restaurants annually for...

augustus 02, 2007

Burger King and Wendy's Fries Flunk Trans Fat Test in New York City

Though New York City now requires restaurants to use trans-fat-free frying oils, Burger King and Wendy’s are still serving New Yorkers French fries with more trans fat than is safe to consume in an entire day, according to new test results. McDonald’s...

juli 31, 2007

Inventure Group, Burger King form potato chip alliance

Burger King (NYSE: BKC) has signed a license agreement with The Inventure Group (NASDAQ: SNAK) to develop a line of branded Burger King snacks. The Inventure Group makes the Poore Brothers brand of potato chips, among others. The snacks will launch in...

juli 31, 2007

Wendy's shares up on hopes of near-term sale

Shares of Wendy's International Inc. (WEN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 4.7 percent on Tuesday, a day after billionaire investor Nelson Peltz said his restaurant company, Triarc Cos. Inc. (TRY.N: Quote, Profile, Research), could offer up to $41 a s...