News & Media
Dairy Queen plans Vietnam entry
January 22, 2014
The Dairy Queen system announced it has recently re-entered Taiwan, and also plans to open the first DQ locations in Vietnam and Guyana during 2014, which will…
read nowNew creative agency aims to get Arby's 'back into the conversation'
January 22, 2014
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has appointed Fallon as its national creative agency of record following a review period and search that began in October 2013 and…
read nowTim Hortons commissions song from Sidney Crosby ad
January 22, 2014
Due to popular demand, Tim Hortons has commissioned a full-length version of the song "Let's Run" — which is featured in the brand's commercial starring NHL…
read nowKFC Canada plans new franchise territories across the country
January 22, 2014
As part of its ongoing plans to expand throughout Canada, KFC has joined the network of companies on Canadian franchise portal BeTheBoss.ca. According to a…
read nowSonic adds franchise sales directors to facilitate growth
January 22, 2014
Sonic has hired two senior directors of franchise sales to spur further growth. Steve Bailey and Craig Sherwood will work with the existing franchise sales…
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The time to upgrade your POS system is now
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Systems should have cloud-based reporting, integrated online ordering and mobile integration and PCI compliancy.
read nowLactalis Culinary's Black Diamond Cheddar now available to restaurant operators
January 21, 2014
Lactalis Culinary has introduced its newest brand, Black Diamond Cheddar. The foodservice manufacturer recently introduced the premium aged cheddar which…
read nowDunkin' Donuts introduces branded coffee creamers
January 21, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts and WhiteWave Foods, a consumer packaged food and beverage company, announced today a licensing agreement to introduce Dunkin' Donuts Coffee…
read nowReport: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers
January 21, 2014
A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…
read nowDairy Queen invites Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos to celebrate victories
January 21, 2014
Dairy Queen has invited Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and the entire team to celebrate their NFC Championship win at their local Dairy Queen…
read nowMcDonald's launches social media campaign ahead of Sochi Olympics
January 21, 2014
Sochi 2014 marks McDonald's 10th consecutive Olympic Games as the "Official Restaurant," and to celebrate the chain has launched a new social media campaign…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans 20 Southern California shops
January 21, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with existing franchisee Great Circle Family Foods LLC, to develop 20 new doughnut shops in Southern California…
read nowPopeyes' parent company changes corporate name
January 21, 2014
Atlanta-based AFC Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ symbol "AFCE") announced today that it has changed its corporate name to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and its…
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Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.
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Schlotzskys Kelly Roddy on building restaurant brands
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #025 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotzsky's Deli, an international franchise of more than 3,500 locations…
read nowFarmer Boys raises $42K for children's hospital
January 20, 2014
Farmer Boys presented a check to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in the amount of $42,133.63 last week as part of the chain's 13th annual in-store…
read nowMcDonald's expands mobile app to Sacramento, Nevada markets
January 20, 2014
McDonald's customers throughout Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto, Calif., and Lake Tahoe and Truckee and Northern Nevada areas can now download the new, free…
read nowLavu POS adds integrated payment hardware
January 20, 2014
New integrations have been announced by restaurant POS provider Lavu Inc., and will be available in Europe, Australia and the Americas. According to a news…
read nowKFC taps X Games gold medalist for new marketing spot
January 20, 2014
As part of its new #HowDoYouKFC marketing campaign, KFC has launched a new TV ad featuring X Games Moto gold medalist Bryce Hudson. The spot features Hudson…
read nowCulver's extends franchise opportunities throughout Florida
January 20, 2014
Wisconsin-based Culver's is planning restaurant expansion in all Florida Designated Market Areas throughout this year. Culver's, which includes nearly 50…
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