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A proposed class action lawsuit challenging the ingredients and marketing of the McDonald's McRib sandwich is moving forward after a federal judge rejected the company's request to dismiss the case in its entirety, according to a story in Fox Business.
Meritage Hospitality Group’s fiscal troubles are likely a harbinger of rough times to come, but franchisees can work with creditors and vendors to better their financial positions, experts said.
Pollo Campero has appointed Julio Sánchez CEO of its U.S. business, Campero USA Corp., effective immediately.
Owning and operating a successful business is rarely a straightforward journey, and obstacles are inevitable along the way.
Pollo Campero appoints Julio Sánchez as CEO of its U.S. business, bringing over 25 years of experience in operations and franchising.
Pollo Campero, the Guatemalan-born quick-service restaurant known for its fried and roasted chicken, has named industry veteran Julio Sánchez CEO of its U.S.
The burger chain’s CSCO has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.
Alisa Gmelich appointed as Hardee's president with 30 years of experience
Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s units, has closed at least 60 units and opted out or altered the breakfast daypart to improve store-level EBITDA.
Multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies surge in 2026 due to high labor and food costs
The burger chain is implementing a systemwide cooked-to-order standard to improve food quality and temperature, moving away from traditional holding systems.
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Iwona Alter, the brand president for the fast-food chain.
Carl’s Jr. is transitioning its operational model to cook-to-order burgers across its system, marked by the launch of the Angus Maximus.
Wendy's new CEO focuses on quality improvements to boost sales
In June, Carl’s Jr. took a shot at its fellow, longtime, California-centric burger chain Jack in the Box, with a campaign encouraging customers to show them proof that they passed a Jack in the Box on their way to a Carl’s location.
CKE Restaurants brand Carl’s Jr. has overhauled its kitchen operations to implement a made-to-order burger system, aiming to improve product quality and competitiveness.
CKE Restaurants is building a more centralized local marketing infrastructure across Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. is promoting its Spicy Chicken Maxx sandwich by offering free sandwiches to loyalty members who share their dating disaster stories.
Salad and Go files for Chapter 11, closes 70 stores
Hardee’s launched a new campaign focused on authenticity and engagement, seeking a new spokesperson for the brand.
Superior Star and Sailormen filings underscore the financial volatility facing large-scale franchisees dealing with undisclosed liabilities and high maintenance costs.
After 85 years of charbroiling and advertising as breakthrough as its burgers, Carl’s Jr.
Hardee’s has seen several major franchisee bankruptcies in recent years, with Summit Restaurant’s 2023 filing resulting in dozens of closures, and ARC Burger closing 77 stores last year in advance of its April Chapter 7 filing.
Streaming has fundamentally changed how consumers engage with content. For decades, television advertising was relatively straightforward for quick-service restaurant marketers. Br