Taco John's new franchise plan designed for growth

November 14, 2013

Taco John's International announced a new franchise agreement that the company said is business-friendly and will help both existing and new franchisees grow.

Cousins helping refugees acclimate to community

November 14, 2013

The Cousins Subs Make it Better Foundation has awarded a grant to the Winnebago County Literacy Council in Oshkosh, Wis., to sponsor its "Healthy Eating in the…

Isis opens its mobile wallet to the rest of the US

November 14, 2013

It's official: Isis is going nationwide. After fits and starts, including pilot programs in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, the carrier-led consortium is…

Yum! Brands directs $1.5 million to Philippine hunger relief

November 14, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced that it is directing $1.5 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by the recent…

The hidden costs of delivery

Consolidation is more efficient, less time-consuming and more economical.

McDonald's, PayPal expand mobile payments system in France

November 13, 2013

After conducting a mobile payments trial in France last year, McDonald's said it will integrate the system into all of its in-store ordering machines by the…

CEO: Loyalty, brand engagement trends behind EMN8's rebrand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A loyalty solution helps marketers have a 'real view' of customers' behavior, and allows them to engage more.

Five UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014

November 13, 2013

Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:

Fundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'

November 13, 2013

A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

McDonald's bringing winter to warm-weather city

November 13, 2013

To celebrate the start of the holiday season and McCafe's new White Chocolate Mocha, McDonald's is hosting a "Winter Wonderland Contest," to bring residents of…

Dunkin' Donuts plans a dozen Memphis locations

November 13, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit development agreement with new franchise group, JP Foods LLC, to develop a dozen new restaurants throughout the Memphis…

Cinnabon Delights now available at Taco Bell

November 13, 2013

Taco Bell customers craving a sweet snack option can now order Cinnabon Delights.

McDonald's annual Give A Hand fundraiser kicks off

November 13, 2013

McDonald's 11th annual "Give A Hand" fundraiser benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities is underway now through Nov. 20.

Captain D's unveils new design prototype

November 13, 2013

The Captain D's in Oakwood, Ga., was built from the ground up in the brand's new "Beach Model Design," making it the first restaurant in this image in the…

Wendy's recognizes top suppliers and distributors

November 13, 2013

Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., the independent purchasing cooperative for restaurants owned by The Wendy's Company and its franchisees, recently honored 1…

Report shows most consumers comfortable with personalized marketing

November 13, 2013

Sociomantic Labs, a provider of programmatic advertising solutions for e-commerce marketers, has announced initial findings from a new study on consumer…

Subway franchisees explore off-site business via mPOS platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The pay-at-location functionality has franchisees using the solution at community events and for catering.

Black bean sliders win US Foods' Next Top Product Contest

November 12, 2013

Chef Jerrmy Gawthrop of Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville, Ark., has been named the winner of the second annual US Foods Next Top Product Contest at the World…