Good Times restaurant hits $2M annual sales milestone

April 3, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that same-store sales for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, increased 17.8 percent, representing a two year…

Popeyes' franchisee raises record $539K for MDA

April 3, 2014

Sailormen Inc., a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, announced it raised a record $539,863 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its "Appetite…

Del Taco enhances breakfast menu

April 3, 2014

The latest QSR to throw down the breakfast gauntlet is Del Taco, adding tacos to its morning daypart menu starting today.

Dunkin' Donuts adds units to Colorado franchisees' portfolio

April 3, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees Jason Duffy and Bert Hayenga to develop three new restaurants in…

Menu labeling final regulations on hold: What's the beef?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The legislation has been at a standstill since last year, while the FDA reviews comments and determines the best way forward.

Convenience stores hit record in-store sales in 2013

April 2, 2014

U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4 percent to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuel sales of $491.…

Cargill earns seven sustainability awards from McDonald's

April 2, 2014

McDonald's has honored Cargill with seven "Best of Sustainable Supply" awards, including two category winners for community impact and economics.

Carvel introduces salted caramel offerings

April 2, 2014

Salted caramel is on trend, and Carvel has responded with the launch of its new caramel ice cream flavor that features a hint of salt.

Dairy Queen contributes to Statue of Liberty restoration fund

April 2, 2014

Ahead of its entry into New York City this spring, the Dairy Queen system announced it will make a $5,000 donation to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island…

Sonic ready to launch 25 shake flavors for summer

April 2, 2014

Sonic's Kale Cream Pie Shake announcement Tuesday was an April Fool's Day joke. But the brand is ready to rollout 25 other, "real" flavors for its second…

A look at the 'customer driven' features behind Jersey Mike's mobile app

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Loyalty and online orders have grown steadily since the app's launch in the fall, and more features are expected soon.

Modular construction and ROI

by Greg Swistak

In my last post, we talked about a few of the advantages of integrating modular construction into building projects for retailers, foodservice operators and…

What we learned from Taco Bell president's Reddit chat

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 1, 2014

Last week, Taco Bell president Brian Niccol agreed to an Ask Me Anything via Reddit, a topic-driven chat board full of the brand's heavy user demographic.

April Fool's: Restaurant brands get in on the fun

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands 'launch' clear coffee, a kale shake and an edible pizza box.

Baskin-Robbins launches online cake ordering nationwide

April 1, 2014

Baskin-Robbins today announced the launch of a new online cake ordering system for guests nationwide, at baskinrobbins.com/onlineordering.

Whataburger spices up breakfast lineup

April 1, 2014

Starting today, customers can try a new spin on one of Whataburger's signature breakfast items, with the Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit.

Pretzelmaker plans fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

April 1, 2014

Pretzelmaker has set a goal to give away 65,000 free pretzels on National Pretzel Day, April 26, while raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

Dunkin' Donuts brings back Baskin-Robbins-inspired coffees

April 1, 2014

To celebrate spring's arrival, Dunkin' Donuts has brought back an iced coffee line inspired by its sister brand, Baskin-Robbins.

Wienerschnitzel offers 99-cent chili dog promo for tax season

April 1, 2014

Wienerschnitzel has reduced the price of its signature Chili Dogs to 99 cents for a limited time through April 27.