The meticulous strategy of Checkers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger chain readies for franchise expansion behind new team of leaders.

China, Canada lead global foodservice growth

October 10, 2010

The global foodservice industry experienced growth from increased consumer spending, according to NPD. Canada and China especially helped drive the trend.

59-Site QSR Franchisee Is Now Over 50 Percent Digital

A Minnesota-based QSR franchisee now has over 30 of their 59 sites running indoor and outdoor Digital Menu Boards. This makes the odds over 50-50 of visiting…

Focus Brands adds Auntie Anne's to portfolio

October 7, 2010

Focus Brands, which subsidizes Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill and Seattle's Best Coffee, has signed a definitive agreement to…

SBA revises definition of program-eligible limited service restaurants

October 7, 2010

Recent revisions in the Small Business Administration code will make it easier for independent restaurant operators and individual franchisees below a certain…

KFC rolls out new South African ad campaign

October 7, 2010

KFC has teamed up with Ogilvy South Africa and one of the country's most prolific directors, Tony Baggott of Frieze Films, to launch a new television ad…

California Burger King franchisees in spat with corporate

October 7, 2010

More than 50 Burger King franchisees in California are in disagreement with corporate headquarters over a $5 million lawsuit.

Fall back on old classics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn tends to bring out the best in our senses – vivid colors of changing leaves; nostalgic smells of campfires; pleasant tastes of seasonal spices.

Gold Star Chili dishes out more stores

October 6, 2010

Gold Star Chili will expand in the Cincinnati-Dayton, Central Indiana and Kentucky area, with six total stores planned to open in 2011.

Double Down flies into Canada

October 6, 2010

Canadians will soon be able to experience the Double Down. Starting Oct. 18, and for a limited time, KFC Canada will sell the bunless sandwich in 729 Canadian…

Dunkin' Brands names new CFO

October 6, 2010

Dunkin' Brands, Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Neil Moses as its new chief financial officer. He will assume the position…

CKE partners with Sony Pictures for new movie

October 6, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the promotion of the new…

In-N-Out Burger expands to Texas

October 6, 2010

In-N-Out Burger has announced its plan for expansion to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The company hopes to bring eight new restaurants and a major…

Whataburger locates its biggest fans

October 5, 2010

After its launch in August to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, Whataburger has announced the winner of its “Tell Us Why You’re Our Biggest Fan” online…

Yum! Brands boosted by international units

October 5, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. reported a 7 percent net income increase from last year in the third quarter ended Sept. 4.

Location, location, location: McDonald's and Burger King U.K. deploy locator apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Craving a Whopper or a Big Mac? You're in luck ... if you're in the United Kingdom.

Hartman Group and Broad Street Licensing Group form strategic partnership

October 5, 2010

The Hartman Group, Foodservice Solutions and Broad Street Licensing Group have announced a joint venture to study the food marketplace.

An In(-And-Out)-Convenience Truth

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A friend recently moved from Tulsa to Minneapolis. Since then, she has not ceased to lament the fact that Minnesota does not have QuikTrip stores. Not a one.

Quiznos names new CEO

October 4, 2010

Quiznos has announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder Rick Schaden, who will…

Back to the Basics: Burger growth expected at QSRs in 2011

October 4, 2010

A new report by RNCOS, a global market research analysis organization, predicts burger sales in the United States will grow by about 4 percent by the end of…