MIAMI-Same-store sales at Benihana's 78 company-owned units rose across its three concepts.

CARPINTERIA, CA-A dip in gasoline prices and a successful advertising campaign have boosted sales at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, execs say.

NEW YORK CITY-The apparel giant picks Johnson & Johnson exec William McComb to succeed Paul Charron as CEO.

KANSAS CITY, MO-Alberta is redeveloping two enclosed malls in the area, transforming them into open-air mixed-use projects.

ANN ARBOR, MI-The company's domestic same-stores sales dropped 3.1% during its Q3, but international comps rose 3%.

DUBLIN, OH-Wendy's is selling the 400-unit Mexican chain, which has lagging sales, to a group of West Coast investors for $31 million.

DUBLIN, OH-Wendy's is selling the 400-unit Mexican chain, which has lagging sales, to a group of West Coast investors for $31 million.

REDMOND, WA-The company, which has had income and sales drops, is being traded on the Nasdaq tomorrow.