Topic: Wendy's International Inc.

Arby's: Michigan boy bites into severed finger in his sandwich

Arby's apologizes for the accident in which part of a worker's finger was sliced off and served in a roast beef sandwich to a Michigan boy.

Stocks tumble on Europe turmoil

Political uncertainty in debt-hobbled Europe spread to financial markets Tuesday and pushed stocks lower in Europe and the United States. The Dow lost 76 points close at 12932 after falling as much as 200 points earlier in the day.

Cage-free promise on Burger King pork, eggs by 2017

Cage-free promise: Burger King has pledged that all of its pork and eggs will come from cage-free chickens and pigs within the next five years. The Burger King cage-free promise marks a huge step in the shift toward more humane treatment of livestock.

Top 10 Burger King changes

Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot,  the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:

World markets rattled, but Dow only down six

The wait for an expected deal between Greece and its creditors hurt financial markets around the world, but US stocks only dropped slightly. The Dow lost 6 points to close at 12653 after being down as much as 131 points earlier Monday.

Taco Bell breakfast debuts; some stores open 24 hours

Taco Bell breakfast is here. The Mexican-style fast-food chain that caters to the late-night snacking crowd with tacos and gorditas, introduced a Taco Bell breakfast menu Thursday at almost 800 restaurants in 14 states.

Starbucks' new blend – working with community nonprofits

The coffee chain will join with two 'change-making' groups in New York and Los Angeles doing 'heroic work' to address economic, social, and education challenges.

Dave's Hot 'N Juicy: Wendy's unveils its new burger

Dave's Hot 'N Juicy, the new hamburger from Wendy's, is available today. But will the Dave's Hot 'N Juicy boost the restaurant's lagging sales figures?

Happy Meal change: Apple slices in every Happy Meal

Happy Meal change: McDonald's on Tuesday said that it would add apple slices and reduce the portion of French fries in its children's meal boxes this fall, effectively taking away consumers' current choice between either having apples with caramel dip or fries as a Happy Meal side.

Arby's goes on sale causing Wendy's shares to rise

Arby's restaurant chain is being put up for sale by Wendy's after losing money in the third quarter. The announcement caused shares to rise 8.5 percent.

Wendy's fries spicier, but not its earnings

Wendy's fries with skins debuted Nov. 11. A day later, Wendy's/Arby's Group announced disappointing earnings.

Wendy's fries recipe to contain potato skins and sea salt

Wendy's fries: Wendy's is planning a marketing push, including national television ads airing later this month, to highlight the changes.

Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger: Today, state fairs. Tomorrow?

Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger sounds atrocious, but many who've tried it become fans. Will a restaurant chain pick it up?

Five Guys Burgers: Are they on your list of Top 5 burgers?

Five Guys Burgers and Fries landed atop a Zagat's survey of 6,518 Americans rating 136 fast-food and full-service chains. But asking five guys to rate the Top 5 burger joints is a little like getting five connoisseurs to agree on art. These are serious diners, who eat at chain outlets an average 10.7 times a month. (Yikes!)

On Monday, Zagat released their take on America's Top 5 burger outlets. Do you agree?

A natural foods junkie at McDonald's

He couldn't imagine anything good about fast-food places – until he took his son to one.

Review: 'Wendy and Lucy'

Almost documentarylike, film superbly captures the low-key despair of the vagrant's life in these hard-pressed times.

Venezuela's fork in the road: socialism or capitalism?

This election acts as a referendum on Chávez.

Apple bruised in climate report

Huge meat recall prods further reforms

From fast-food chains to Congress, moves are afoot to reduce animal suffering and ensure food safety