How Coca-Cola's mobile credit campaign could change QSR

By Gary Schwartz

Stevi B's snags Arby's marketing alum

Stevi B's Pizza has announced that Allyson K. Smith has been named chief marketing officer for the brand. In this position, Smith will lead all strategic brand…

Taco Bell's menu additions inspired by authenticity

August 1, 2010

Taco Bell's menu expands today, with the introduction of its Cantina Taco line. The Cantina Tacos are available with fire-grilled chicken, Carne Asada steak or…

Church's Chicken named a top franchise for Hispanics

August 1, 2010

Fully aware that U.S. Hispanic consumers outspent every other demographic last year, one chain is tapping heavily into the Hispanic franchise ownership base.

McDonald's introduces Angus the Third in Australia

August 1, 2010

The Angus burger line at Australian McDonald's has had such success in its first year, the company is introducing a third to the mix, called Angus the Third.

NexCen Brands completes sale of franchise businesses

August 1, 2010

NexCen Brands, Inc. has announced the sale of its assets to Global Franchise Group, LLC, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Atlanta is in a fowl mood

August 1, 2010

Atlanta certainly is a hot place for chicken. The city is about to get a boost of 55 total quick-service restaurants that feature chicken as a focal menu item.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

Commentary: Take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.

NRA industry outlook softened in June

July 29, 2010

As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third…

Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth

July 29, 2010

When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he outlined an extensive overhaul plan to rebound negative sales at…

Auntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners

July 29, 2010

Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the pretzel franchisor's growth.

Discovery Channel's Shark Week hooks Long John Silver's

July 29, 2010

YUM! Brands' Long John Silver's has once again signed on as sponsor of the Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" franchise.

YUM! Brands among Fortune Global 500 list

July 29, 2010

The biggest money-earning companies in the world, as published in FORTUNE Magazine's annual list, include BP, Wal-Mart and Microsoft.

Culver's Improves Security and Customer Service

Culver Franchising System wanted to help franchise owners implement more stringent network security measures, easily maintain PCI compliance and offer secure…

Thai Dairy Queen looks to franchise model for the first time

July 28, 2010

Minor Food Group, an operator of Dairy Queen shops in Thailand, plans to double the number of outlets by 2014. The expansion will be done on a franchise basis…

Aloha to Culver's new ButterBurger

July 28, 2010

Culver's will soon add the Luau Burger to its lineup of signature ButterBurgers. The Hawaiian-themed item was conceptualized by Aana Blalock of Rapid City…

KFC India offers vegetarian Zinger Burger

July 28, 2010

Catering to the large vegetarian population in India, KFC India has started to offer a meatless version of its signature Zinger Burger.

Wendy's employee steals customers' credit card information

July 28, 2010

An employee at a Seattle-area Wendy's has been accused of using the restaurant's credit card scanner to steal customers' bank information.