News & Media
McDonald's October sales up slightly across US, Europe
November 8, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.5 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:
read nowCinnabon adds bite-sized, shareable treats to menu
November 8, 2013
Cinnabon has introduced CinnaSweeties, bite-sized doughnut treats rolled in the brand's signature Makara cinnamon and sugar and served with Cinnabon's original…
read nowMcDonald's, Taco Bell achieve big perception gains with Hispanics
November 8, 2013
McDonald's has achieved the biggest perception gains among the Hispanic consumer demographic within the QSR category througout the past 60 days.
read nowCulver's plans to expand farmers campaign in 2014
November 8, 2013
Culver's "Thank You, Farmers" initiative, launched in July, has raised $220,735 for the National FFA Organization, local FFA chapters and farm families across…
read nowDan Cathy takes the reins at Chick-fil-A
November 8, 2013
Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, has stepped down as CEO and chairman. He will be replaced by his son, Dan Cathy, who previously served as COO.
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Tim Hortons prioritizes speed of service, simplicity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The chain is testing beverage express restaurants in select urban locations to benefit guests who just want coffee.
read nowHardee's franchise group raises money for Virginia Special Olympics
November 7, 2013
Hardee's restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee's franchise operator in the U.S., recently raised more than $74,000 for…
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Wendy's marketing efforts boost brand awareness
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand's 'Red' campaign is resonating with Millennials and communicating new, premium offerings effectively.
read nowAffordable Health Benefits Coalition launches
November 7, 2013
The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…
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Wendy's introduces new brioche bun
November 7, 2013
Just this year, Wendy's has introduced pretzel buns and multigrain flatbreads to its menu, and now the brand is adding a new brioche bun. The buttery…
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FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
November 7, 2013
The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.
read nowAuntie Anne's new baking kit hits Target shelves
November 7, 2013
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has entered into an agreement with national retailers Target and Michael's, to carry its newly designed Pretzels & More Homemade…
read nowDel Taco aims at fast casual segment with 'Epic Burrito' launch
November 7, 2013
Del Taco seems to have Chipotle in its target with today's launch of its Epic Burritos line; three new burritos that range from 14 to 18.5 ounces in weight and…
read nowDemand for spicy food on the rise
November 7, 2013
A new report from market research firm Technomic shows that most consumers are willing to try a new menu item with an "innovative flavor," and are more likely…
read nowPopcorn snack concept hopes to pop up nationwide
November 7, 2013
Poppin' Kettle Natural Popcorn has made its debut at the Westfield Meriden Mall in Connecticut, and Franchisee Jeff O'Loughlin and Franchisor Chris Gregoris…
read nowNRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards
November 7, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…
read nowCousins Subs heats up menu with chipotle
November 7, 2013
It's getting hot in the QSR space as brands from Sonic to Subway are adding some spice to their menus.
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read nowInnovative Restaurant Consulting names preferred payment processor
November 6, 2013
Innovative Restaurant, an Atlanta-based restaurant consulting firm, has selected Sterling Payment Technologies as its preferred Aldelo payment-processing…
read nowNoWait offers Rezbook customers free trial
November 6, 2013
The restaurant seating management service NoWait has announced an offer to clients of Rezbook, which was acquired by OpenTable, to switch from the Rezbook…
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