News & Media
Del Taco partners with Jennie-O for ground turkey supply
December 29, 2014
Del Taco has partnered with the Jennie-O brand to develop a ground turkey recipe using a proprietary blend of spices. The turkey will be available at…
read nowDairy Queen planning 'surprise and delight' events throughout 2015 for anniversary
December 29, 2014
To kick off its year-long "Fanniversary" celebration of Dairy Queen's 75th anniversary, the brand has partnered with Oreo to debut the January Blizzard of the…
read nowTaco Bell app reaches 1.4M downloads
December 29, 2014
Taco Bell's mobile app, officially introduced in late October, has reached 1.4 million downloads in iOS and Android stores.
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How to choose the best rewards for your loyalty program
by Bob Leonard — Owner, Bolen
It's important to set the minimum purchase amount at a reasonable level so customers don’t get frustrated that they are never earning punches and thus feel…
read nowDairy Queen signs 20-unit deal for Kuwait
December 23, 2014
Dairy Queen today announced plans to expand the brand’s presence in the Middle East with a multiunit development deal for DQ Grill & Chill restaurants…
read nowStrong forecast predicted for UK's QSR segment
December 23, 2014
Technomic has revealed its inaugural market mapping of the United Kingdom, which includes market size and segmentation data, as well as expectations for the…
read nowNew study connects QSR meal frequency to lower test scores
December 23, 2014
New research published in Clinical Pediatrics connects quick-service meal consumption frequency with lower test score progress.
read nowUncle Maddio's new IT strategy includes loyalty, ordering and security
December 22, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will launch a new IT strategy in Q1 aimed at improving customer engagement and franchisee satisfaction.
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Executive round table: Quick-service industry leaders make their 2015 predictions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Localization, transparency and a healthy/indulgent spectrum are expected to accelerate in '15, as are mobile ordering and catering.
read nowRestaurant startup game app launches
December 22, 2014
Players can build their own fine dining, family restaurants and fast food places in Restaurant Bigwig 2.0 for the iPad.
read nowConvention chair named for 2015 National Restaurant Association Show
December 22, 2014
John C. Metz will serve as convention chair for the 2015 NRA's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the 2015 Beverage Alcohol for Restaurants at the NRA Show.
read nowNLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer
December 22, 2014
The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.
read nowIFA launches labor resource site for franchisees
December 22, 2014
The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…
read nowNational Restaurant Association Show rebrands wine, spirits and beer event
December 22, 2014
The International Wine, Spirts & Beer Event, a perennial feature of the National Restaurant Association Show in May, has been renamed as BAR, which stands…
read nowWhite Castle prepped for Veggie Slider debut
December 22, 2014
White Castle will introduce its first-ever Veggie Sliders on Dec. 30. According to Columbus Business First, the burgers are made with Dr. Praeger's Sensible…
read nowMiddleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster
December 22, 2014
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.
read nowGlobal Franchise Group completes recapitalization
December 22, 2014
Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab and Maggie Moo's and Pretzelmaker, has completed recapitalization with private…
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How White Castle balances innovation and tradition in restaurant branding
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
Brand loyalists came up with the phrase, "They're so good, they'll slide down your throat."
read nowMinimum wage employees in 21 states to get a raise in the New Year
December 19, 2014
Twenty-one states are positioned to raise their minimum wages on Jan. 1. According to a news release from the Employment Policies Institute, other cities and…
read nowChick-fil-A, Whataburger rank high for millennial loyalty
December 19, 2014
According to new research from YouGov, Jimmy John’s, Chipotle, Chick-Fil-A and Whataburger, have the highest current millennial customer loyalty among all…
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