Yum! lobbies for food stamp payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has been making its case in the Kentucky state capitol of Frankfort to allow food stamp payments at its restaurants.

Canadian Yum! brands franchisee files for bankruptcy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 31, 2011

Priszm Income Fund, which owns about 430 Yum! Brands restaurants in Canada, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

CIT Group: Expect M&A to pick up in 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Private equity firms attracted to strong growth potential.

Tim Hortons adds to menu, tests Panini

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 30, 2011

Ontario-based Tim Hortons is testing new Panini sandwiches in Dayton, Ohio and Rochester, N.Y. The company's U.S. operations are based about an hour outside of…

Let’s twist again: Pretzels make a comeback

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost, portability and versatility are all contributing to what many are calling a trend.

Rebranding after the recession

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many chains have adopted new taglines embracing positivity, quality and authenticity.

McDonald’s testing frozen strawberry lemonade

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 24, 2011

McDonald’s has rolled out frozen strawberry lemonade in select markets throughout Florida and Georgia. The item is part of the McCafe beverage line up…

No Place Like Home: Culver’s rebranding effort touts heritage

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New “Welcome to Delicious” campaign focuses on small-town hospitality.

16 Handles embarks upon East Coast expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Manhattan-based frozen yogurt concept 16 Handles, which began franchising in August 2010, is set to open five new East Coast stores this spring. Expansion…

The Domino’s Effect: Honest feedback yielding honest advertising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some level of company candor is necessary in the days of social media.  

Burger King breaks it off with Crispin Porter

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 17, 2011

It seems as though Burger King and Crispin Porter + Bogusky couldn’t survive the 7-year itch. It was announced today that the quick-service chain's AOR…

CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.  

Technomic: Frozen yogurt occupies both ends of the bell curve

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technomic’s new “Market Intelligence Report: Ice Cream” found that frozen yogurt concepts occupy both the top and the bottom of the frozen desserts/snacks…

McDonald’s report outlines sustainability goals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 10, 2011

Turns out the famous LTO Shamrock Shakes aren’t the only green features being offered by McDonald’s. By 2015, McDonald’s will source only palm oil that is…

Feeding the faithful: QSRs kick off Lenten season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Quick-service restaurants are ramping up their seafood promotions in an effort to reel in faithful customers during the Lenten season, which begins today and…

Bojangles’ continues remodeling program as sale looms

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Reimaging effort that began years ago focuses on energy-efficient components and modern design elements.

Falfurrias, Bojangles' ready for amicable split

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Charlotte, N.C.-based company has owned restaurant chain since 2007.

Arby’s new ad campaign lightens the mood

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 28, 2011

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. continues to embrace an aggressive turnaround plan developed last year to boost sales and profits. The latest effort entails a new…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.  

Checkers kicks of 2011 with development deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 22, 2011

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements with four franchisees to develop 12 new restaurants in the West Bronx, New York City, Detroit…