Dunkin' Brands expanding throughout Southern Texas

August 5, 2013

Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Sizzling Donuts LLC, for 18 traditional…

Restaurant industry supports redefinition of full-time employee under Obamacare

August 5, 2013

On Friday, the National Restaurant Association applauded Congressman Dan Lipinski's (D-Ill.) efforts to change the 2010 Affordable Care Act law's definition of…

Infographic: The High Cost of Internet Downtime for Retailers

This infographic highlights what's at stake when the Internet goes down in your stores and how to virtually eliminate the risk of downtime.

Why the future of marketing lies in mobile payments

by Henry Helgeson — CEO, Merchant Warehouse

For merchants, the convergence of payments and marketing should bring in new customers, increase sales from existing customers and provide more customer data.

Bruster's taps franchisees to come up with new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The remodels are part of the brand's revitalization plan, developed to grow sales and attract new franchisees.

July marks Good Times' fourth month of double-digit sales growth

August 2, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its same-store sales increased 17.9 percent for the month of July, its fourth consecutive month of double digit…

Dunkin' plans European expansion, Baskin-Robbins Germany debut

August 2, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is planning its entry into the German market as early as next year, while its sister chain Dunkin' Donuts plans to grow its presence throughout…

FDA standardizes 'gluten-free' definition for food industry

August 2, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling.

McDonald's McCafe Smoothie proceeds fighting breast cancer

August 2, 2013

McDonald's restaurants in Central Ohio are hosting a "Buy One, Help Many" fundraiser throughout August, in which 10 cents from McCafe Smoothie sales will go…

Sonic debuts cold weather prototype with North Dakota entry

August 2, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has expanded into North Dakota — its 44th state — with the opening of a new drive-in in Minot.

Splick-it launches full suite of mobile marketing tools

August 2, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has launched a full suite of retention, engagement and acquisition marketing tools for its mobile and online restaurant ordering platform aimed…

Focus Brands gearing up for IPO

August 2, 2013

Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…

Bruster's restaurant makeover contest

Bruster's held a restaurant makeover contest as part of its brand revitalization plan, introduced in May.

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

Burger King opens 125 net new units in Q2

August 1, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Highlights included a global comp sales increase of 0.6 percent, a…

Could Taco Bell roll out the entire Doritos flavor portfolio?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain will introduce its latest Locos Tacos flavor Aug. 22.

Krispy Kreme kicks off Atlanta expansion with smaller prototype

August 1, 2013

The early-September opening of a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory at 10781 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, Ga., will mark the start of the chain's planned expansion…

Arby's gaming campaign yields triple-digit brand awareness lift

August 1, 2013

MediaBrix, an advertising and services platform for social and mobile games, today announced that a digital advertising campaign with Arby's to promote its…

Krispy Kreme selects Oracle E-Business Suite to support growth

August 1, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite as the enterprise resource planning platform to support its expanding global business.

Burger King to expand in gas stations across South Africa

August 1, 2013

Burger King South Africa Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with Sasol to expand the brand across the country.