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Wendy's pushes more unit growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

The burger chain added more locations in 2017 than it had since 2004.

Jamba Juice names its new leader

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2016

The quick-service chain reaches into casual dining to pluck its new CEO from one of Bloomin’ Brands’ chains.

Financing

McDonald's has a Happy Meal deal with Disney

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

The multiyear agreement enables the chain to promote movies on its meals, starting with "Incredibles 2."

Burger King doubles down on Chicken Fries

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 27, 2016

The chain is rolling out another iteration of the popular menu item.

Food

Show chain food some love

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 17, 2017

While indie dishes may get the glory, a little coaxing draws out some fast-food faves.

Financing

Arby's makes another acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

The sandwich chain has acquired 40 locations from a franchisee.

Yum’s big Super Bowl reveals: Earth keeps rotating

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 08, 2016

After considerable hype, even one of the involved chains acknowledged the suspense had waned.

Financing

2 burger brands swallowed by mega-franchisor

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The U.S. chains were the latest acquisitions by a Canadian concern with more than four dozen QSR brands.

Operations

McDonald’s to cut its greenhouse gas emissions

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2018

The chain’s plan to combat global warming is its latest effort in a bid to improve its image.

Turnaround report: What else is up Ronald McDonald’s sleeve?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2016

All-day breakfast is undeniably a hit. But what are the next tactics in Big Mac's turnaround? Here are a few possibilities.

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