NRA's Educational Foundation seeks neighbor, diversity nominations

September 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2015 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of…

Wendy's expands coupon book program nationally

September 15, 2014

For the first time this year, Wendy's is expanding its Halloween coupon book nationally. The coupon book program raises money for the Dave Thomas Foundation…

N.C. Dunkin’ Donuts sued for religious discrimination

September 15, 2014

A Seventh-Day Adventist in Asheville, North Carolina, has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts for religious discrimination, claiming his scheduled working…

Cinnabon piloting snack-based concept

September 15, 2014

Cinnabon is reportedly opening a new store in Houston this month called the Bon Bake Shop. According to the Franchise Herald, the Bon Bake Shop features small…

Quiznos plans 100 restaurants in Taiwan

September 15, 2014

Quiznos hopes to have 100 new restaurants open in the Taiwan market within the next 10 years. According to a story in Focus Taiwan, the first handful of stores…

Tim Hortons expects 7 percent U.S. sales growth for Q3

September 15, 2014

Tim Hortons Inc. today pre-announced preliminary 2014 same-store sales growth results for Q3, ending Aug. 31, including:

Tim Hortons kicks off annual Smile Cookie fundraising campaign

September 15, 2014

Tim Hortons' annual Smile Cookie campaign kicks off today throughout North America, raising funds for local charities and hospitals. According to a news…

A confluence of factors pushing digital signage into the mainstream [infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Such technology decreases a customer's perceived wait time by up to 40 percent.

Infographic: Digital Signage: Drive-thru Technology for the Next Generation

This infographic explains why going digital is good for customers and great for restaurants.

Presented by QSRweb.com

Menu trends: Consumers demanding ‘foods with benefits’

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A menu analyst says the most creative foodservice in the world is being done on college campuses, and that idea generation should start there.

Why Apple Pay is important for restaurant operators big and small

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple tries to make everything easy for consumers and that usually equals widespread consumer adoption down the road.

Fro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand

September 12, 2014

According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.

Nestlé Café marks morsel’s 75th anniversary with charitable campaign

September 12, 2014

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the chocolate chip morsel, Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is teaming up with the Cookies for Kids' Cancer organization.

Dunkin' Donuts on track to hit 500 units in India

September 12, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has opened a new flagship restaurant in India, in the South Indian City of Bangalore. The company also announced its franchisee in that market…

Quiznos, CiCi's, Cold Stone among franchise businesses with high default rates

September 12, 2014

The Wall Street Journal this week examined the 10 "worst franchise brands," based on SBA loan defaults. The list included three restaurant brands – Cold Stone…

Restaurants Canada inks employment search deal with Holland College

September 12, 2014

Graduates will be able to access Restaurant Canada's research, events and job search.

Sloan's Ice Cream inks first franchise deal in San Diego

September 12, 2014

The San Diego location is Sloan's first franchise outside of South Florida.

Pollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana

September 12, 2014

Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.

Allergen awareness: Why American brands should be watching the EU

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The focus on establishments that serve food items will become more prevalent as the number of people born with allergens continues to increase.

Krispy Kreme's strategy includes becoming a beverage destination

The company plans to test a loyalty program by the end of this year.