News & Media
Dunkin Donuts partners with SysAid Technologies Ltd.
July 13, 2010
Dunkin’ Donuts has started to implement SysAid IT – an internal helpdesk platform – to transform its IT department. The platform, developed by SysAid…
read nowBaskin-Robbins opens 1,000 store in Japan
July 13, 2010
Baskin-Robbins seems to have figured out a tricky Japanese market. It recently marked the opening of its 1,000 store there. The grand opening at the new store…
read nowJune shows consumer spending growth to be slowing
July 13, 2010
Analysis completed by First Data Corp. showed consumers were slower to open their wallets in June, as compared May’s findings. The First Data SpendTrend tracks…
read nowMcDonalds recognizes Frymaster for carbon footprint reduction
July 13, 2010
McDonald’s Corp.'s contribution to saving energy has been greatly aided by Frymaster, a Manitowoc Foodservice company.
read nowNRA partners with nutrition analyzer groups to help with menu labeling
July 12, 2010
Members of the National Restaurant Association now have access to a best-in-class suite of nutrition-analysis providers at discounted rates to help them plan…
read nowSuit claiming KFC coupon fraud moves forward
July 12, 2010
KFC hoped to generate a strong trial for its grilled chicken in May 2009 when it partnered with Oprah Winfrey for a downloadable coupon offer for a free meal.
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BooneOakley launches first campaign for Bojangles'
July 12, 2010
Bojangles' Restaurants is combining old with the new in the first campaign created by its new by advertising agency BooneOakley. The campaign draws on old TV…
read nowMr. Goodcents, Grandy's parent each name new CEO
July 12, 2010
Two regional chains — sandwich brand Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas and chicken brand Grandy's — have named new chief executives this week, each pulling in…
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McDonald's Real Fruit Smoothie line launches
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
July 12, 2010
McDonald's Corp. is retiring its fruit and walnut salad later this year, but it won't abandon fruit on the menu all together. Today, the company saw the…
read nowFish Tacos gaining popularity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
July 12, 2010
As more consumers crave healthier options at their favorite quick-service establishments, fish tacos have begun making their way onto menus. Long John Silver's…
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Food & beverage innovation lessons from Apple
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Restaurants would do well to study and learn from the technology giant.
read nowFormer QSR execs launch fast casual concepts
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 11, 2010
Two former McDonald's executives, Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue, are developing a fast casual concept tentatively named Stephanie's, after the daughter of…
read nowCarl's Jr. testing foot-long cheeseburger
July 11, 2010
KFC garnered plenty of media buzz for its Double Down sandwich, and Carl's Jr. may be trying to follow in the same footsteps. The Fast Food Maven blog reports…
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Krispy Kreme opens two more neighborhood shops
July 11, 2010
Krispy Kreme is moving forward with its expansion strategy of opening its smaller neighborhood shops with two new stores. Earlier this month, the company…
read nowCKE Restaurants finalizes merger with Apollo affiliate
July 11, 2010
CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition by Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings Inc., an affiliate of Apollo Management VII L.P.
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QSRs find multiple uses for the iPad
While there are plenty of detractors, a number of experts see unlimited possibilities for the device.
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Wendy's expects strong ROI from salad investment
July 8, 2010
Wendy's is confident that its new premium salad line will pay off for the brand. The company has invested in new equipment, sourcing of fresh ingredients and…
read nowCalif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law
July 8, 2010
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…
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KFC to swap vuvuzelas for free Doublicious
July 8, 2010
KFC has launched its latest marketing stunt to promote its newest offering. As the company repurposes its infamous Double Down into the Doublicious sandwich…
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Burgerville launches latest seasonal LTOs
July 8, 2010
Pacific Northwest-based Burgerville is known for its seasonal offerings. This month signals the return of its most popular seasonal menu offerings: Walla Walla…
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