KFC ad under fire from victim advocacy organization

August 22, 2013

KFC's TV ad for its new Hot & Spicy Bites has come under fire from victim advocacy organization, Stop Abusive and Violent Environments (SAVE).

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

5 ways mobile apps can increase revenue

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

People are choosing smartphones over using their desktop to research menus, get directions and find nearby restaurants. In 2012. more than 1 billion…

Tim Hortons adds executives to Canadian, U.S. systems

August 21, 2013

Tim Hortons Inc. has appointed Steve Wuthmann as executive vice president, Human Resources, and as a member of the executive group, effective Sept. 30.

Taco Bell releases documentary film about indie musicians

August 21, 2013

Taco Bell and its Feed the Beat program, which has supported more than 600 up-and-coming artists on tour since 2006, has introduced a documentary film called…

New food truck rental website launched

August 21, 2013

FoodTruckRental.com has been launched, with an objective of connecting food truck owners and renters worldwide.

Dunkin' Donuts marks 5th anniversary of healthier menu

August 21, 2013

This month, Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the launch of its DDSMART menu, which features "better-for-you" options.

McDonald's NY Tri-State system awards nutrition program grants

August 21, 2013

McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants have announced the grant recipients of their second annual New York Metro Nutrition Network program.

OrderUp now offering mobile ordering from local restaurants

August 21, 2013

OrderUp has launched its new OrderUp mobile app, available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show set for September

August 21, 2013

The 42nd Annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is set for Sept. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will feature the…

Merchandising company earns Subway's customer service award

August 21, 2013

Full-service merchandising company, Pro Pacific Uniforms, was presented with Subway restaurant chain's Excellence in Customer Service Award. The award, which…

Cold Stone Creamery's parent company acquired by Canadian family

August 21, 2013

The Serruya family today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Kahala Corp., franchisor of numerous quick service brands including Cold…

Krispy Kreme turns to Pinterest for product announcement

August 21, 2013

Krispy Kreme took to social media Tuesday to hint about its upcoming fall lineup. The company posted a teaser on its Facebook page that said: "Psssst... Want a…

Del Taco adding five new multi-unit markets

August 21, 2013

Seven new franchise groups have committed to developing 39 new Del Taco restaurants across the country, including Central California, Colorado, Georgia, New…

The Top 10 Trendsetting Executives in QSR (2013)

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Keep Your Restaurant Running When Your Network Goes Down

With restaurant operators increasingly dependent on the Internet to run their businesses, having a way to cope with network outages is critical.

Menu labeling and the fight against obesity

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

How can diners make responsible, healthy choices when they don't have the information they need?

Arby's focus turns to operational efficiencies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's SVP of Operations said value is on trend and Arby's will embrace this with a new Snack and Save Menu rolling out in the fall.

Tim Hortons' crowdsourced donut winner: Tortoise Torte

August 20, 2013

From 63,000 fan submissions, the Tortoise Torte emerged as the winner of Tim Hortons' Duelling Donuts contest. The donut was created by Scarborough, Ontario's…

Rita's selects Subway exec as new CEO

August 20, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice announced the appointment of two key senior executives to support the brand's next phase of growth. Jeff Moody, a 30-year quick-service…