Popeye's taps BrandIndex to gauge consumer perception

August 18, 2010

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has signed an agreement with BrandIndex, the daily consumer perception service of international market research firm YouGov.

AFC Enterprises reports 6 percent profit

August 18, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the umbrella company of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, has reported a same-store boost in the second quarter 2010, which ended July 11. Much…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee gets bolder

August 18, 2010

The J.M. Smucker Company has introduced dozens of products to its repertoire, including Dunkin' Donuts' bolder "Dunkin' Turbo" coffee.

Northwest Dairy Queen supplier recalls milk and juice products

August 18, 2010

Umpqua Dairy, based out of Roseburg, Oregon, has recalled its milk and juice products after an outbreak of salmonella was traced back to the company.

McDonald's Corp. builds capital to support China growth

August 18, 2010

McDonald's Corporation is the first non-financial foreign company to implement a yuan-dominated bond in Hong Kong. The company announced today that is has…

Church's Chicken requests a serenade

August 18, 2010

Calling all singer/songwriters: Church's Chicken wants to hear your lyrics about its new Spicier Spicy Chicken. The new item, introduced earlier this month…

Trio ready to Americanize crepes

BannaStrow’s brand moves forward on development plans.

Kentucky Fried Milestone: Original Recipe turns 70

August 17, 2010

Colonel Sanders' iconic Original Recipe, with 11 herbs and spices, was created in 1940. KFC marked the 70th anniversary milestone Tuesday by cooking a world…

Taco Bell faces another salmonella lawsuit

August 17, 2010

An Ohio resident has filed a second food poisoning lawsuit against Yum! Brands after falling ill with Salmonella after eating at Taco Bell.

Subway presents Sustainability Awards to vendors

August 17, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain recently presented Sustainability Awards to vendor partners Pactiv's PWP Industries of Vernon, Calif.; Matosantos Commercial Corp.

U-Swirl expanding to Arizona

August 17, 2010

U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt Cafe will expand to the desert this fall. Healthy Fast Food, Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International, Inc., announced that an area…

Burger King streamlines advertising message

August 17, 2010

Burger King has begun consolidating its major advertising projects in order to provide a consistent message across all demographics.   According to the Austin…

Trio ready to Americanize crepes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

BannaStrow’s brand moves forward on development plans.

NYC Whopper Bar introducing pizza burger in September

August 16, 2010

Burger King Corp. has announced that its flagship Whopper Bar in New York City's Times Square will introduce the NY pizza burger in early September.

CKE Restaurants adds three to the board

August 16, 2010

CKE Restaurants, Inc., the umbrella company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has appointed Daniel E. Ponder, Jr., Jerold H. Rubinstein and C. Thomas Thompson to its…

Concordia Group and Avizent Risk partner up to offer risk solutions

August 16, 2010

Concordis Group, Inc., a financial holding company, and Avizent Risk announced a partnership to provide alternative risk solutions for restaurant franchisees…

Burgerville introduces Albacore and Summer Slaw combo

August 16, 2010

Burgerville's latest seasonal menu addition of Ale Battered Albacore and Summer Slaw was introduced today. The limited-time items were inspired by…

BHI Introduces New SecureConnect Packages Unmatched in the Industry

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BHI SecureConnect announced today the launch of three new, comprehensive packages to address the ever-expanding security and PCI compliance needs of…

Cage Match: McDonald's shareholders vote down proposal

August 15, 2010

McDonald's eggs will not be cage-free, after all. Shareholders for the chain voted against a proposal to buy at least 5 percent of its eggs from cage-free…

Carl's Jr.'s interpretation of the Philly includes a burger twist

August 15, 2010

Carl's Jr. has added a special twist to its Philly cheesesteak - a burger. The restaurant introduced the Philly Cheesesteak Burger to its menu, with thinly…