Sonic reports Q1 same-store sales increase

January 12, 2015

Sonic is projecting same-store sales in the low single digit range for the system for the rest of the year.

Krispy Kreme names new CFO

January 12, 2015

Cooper succeeds Douglas R. Muir, who has served as CFO since June 2007 and who announced his retirement plans last year.

Dunkin' Brands added 422 units in 2014

January 12, 2015

Dunkin' Brands plans to add as many as 440 new Dunkin' Donuts units in 2015, and up to 10 new Baskin-Robbins stores.

Heartland to offer Merchant Breach Warranty

January 12, 2015

If the encryption fails on a Heartland Secure machine, Heartland will reimburse the merchant for the amount of compliance fines, fees and/or assessments the…

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

McDonald's rolls out charging mats across UK

January 12, 2015

The chain signed a deal with Aircharge to install 600 charging spots.

Hardee's pilots 30 self-order kiosks

January 12, 2015

At the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention & Expo on Monday in New York City, Microsoft Corp. and CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's…

Mobile strategies should align your customers’ needs with your business goals

Instead of chasing the latest fads, your mobile strategy must add real value to the consumer and enhance their experience at your stores to be successful.

Datum Corporation Adds New Talent to Executive Leadership Team

Datum Corporation, a national technology consulting company specializing in the multi-unit restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of Jeannette…

House passes bill defining full-time as 40 hours per week

January 9, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30 this week, which if it becomes law would set the definition of full-time work to 40 hours per week.

Top stock pics for 2015 dominated by QSR, pizza, fast casual

January 9, 2015

Quick-service, fast casual and pizza brands dominated top picks in the 2015 Best Restaurant Stock Pick Competition hosted by ICR.

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Tim Hortons launches healthy options initiative

January 8, 2015

The Balanced Options initiative features revamped websites, a new Canadian advertising campaign, and an ambassador program with professional athletes.

Dunkin' Donuts inks 1,400-unit development deal in China

January 8, 2015

The deal marks the largest ever in the brand's history.

Cold Stone Creamery brings back sweet deals for Valentine's Day

January 8, 2015

Cold Stone Creamery is bringing back its heart-shaped cake and cupcake Creations offerings from January 7 through March 3.

McDonald's Japan posts first annual loss in 11 years amid food-safety scandal

January 8, 2015

Diners have found plastic, vinyl and a human tooth in McDonald's Japan food in recent months.

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Wendy's brings back Frosty Key Tag promotion to benefit foster-care families

January 7, 2015

For $1, Wendy's customers can buy a Frosty Key Tag that gets them a free Jr. Frosty with every purchase. Proceeds benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for…

Dunkin' Brands refinancing debt

January 7, 2015

Dunkin' Brands' is refinancing $1.8 billion in senior secured credit facilities with $2.3 billion of senior fixed-rate term notes and $100 million of variable…