NRA 2011: McCafé digital menu board project largest in world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Stratacache discuss the benefits of having the digital platform in place.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.

NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.

McDonald’s rejects calls to shift marketing focus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

At its annual shareholders' meeting Thursday, McDonald's rejected a call from various health organizations and 20,000 petition signees to shift its "predatory…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Sales relationships critical for successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managers should focus on training, tracking tools, time management and effective strategies.

Health professionals challenge McDonald’s in full-page ad

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 17, 2011

A full-page ad ran in newspapers across the country today, urging McDonald's to stop marketing junk food to kids.

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Flashback: Taste test challenges re-emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs fighting it out over competition-centered marketing campaigns.

Yum! sets $586MM offer for China’s Little Sheep

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Yum! Brands' footprint in China is about to get even bigger. The company announced today that it has offered to buy China's Little Sheep for $586 million…

Burger King Q1 sales slip, menu enhancement planned

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Burger King reported earnings from its first quarter 2011 ending March 31, which included an 8 percent drop in revenue, or $552 million, primarily due to…

McDonald’s franchisee embracing green efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

California operators working toward LEED Gold certification.

Chains use blogs to offer a kitchen perspective

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's, Dunkin' Donuts now featuring a behind-the-scenes look from a culinary point-of-view.

Popeyes relies heavily on existing franchisees for expansion plans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's four Strategic Plan initiatives have yielded positive results and driven growth.

Tasti D-Lite SNAPs into social media loyalty program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New platform offers effortless customer incentives through automatic check-ins.

Save the Happy Meal!

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Proposed legislation undermines parents' roles, ignores nutritional transparency.

British invasion: Chains roll out royal wedding-inspired LTOs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 17, 2011

Rollouts include ice cream indulgences, heart-shaped donuts and a pizza portrait.

Burger King revamps marketing plans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Quick-service chain burger giant wants to broaden its consumer focus beyond the 18-to-35-year-old male.

Tim Hortons brews up responsibility report, preps for price hikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Canadian units have posted signs warning of impending price hikes, anticipated to be 7 cents for a large coffee.

Kids’ meal ban considered in New York City

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2011

For a handful of Big Apple representatives, it doesn't matter that some quick-service chains offer apple slices in lieu of french fries as a kids' meal side…