PODCAST: The Most Underutilized Tactic in Mobile Marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

And we're back with yet another episode of The Social Restaurant Podcast. This week's interview is sure to get more than a few of you thinking about your…

McDonald's Arabia launches original TV series for Ramadan

July 26, 2013

McDonald's Arabia is the first quick-service brand in the Middle East to launch an independently produced TV series, according to AME Info. The series was…

Cinnabon K-Cup flavor set to launch this year

July 26, 2013

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., parent company of Keurig's single cup brewing system, and Cinnabon Inc. have reached a multiyear agreement to bring…

New Lavu iPad POS created for food truck segment

July 26, 2013

Lavu Inc. has introduced an iPad point-of-sale system with features and solutions specifically designed to meet the mobile foodservice business, including food…

Report: Pork market expected to improve

July 26, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.

Long John Silver's responds to transfat claims

July 26, 2013

On the heels of being cited as having the "worst meal in America" by the Center for Science in Public Interest, Long John Silver's has released another…

Quiznos now open for business in Russia

July 26, 2013

Quiznos this week announced its first two Russian locations are now open for business. St. Petersburg is home to the first of hundreds of Quiznos planned to…

Cravings, customization driving higher burger consumption

July 26, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.

Hardee's brings back Texas Toast breakfast sandwiches

July 26, 2013

The Texas Toast breakfast sandwich line has returned to Hardee's menu.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

KFC's fast casual concept not expected to cannibalize original brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC eleven aims to create a food culture that provides more choices and flavors, according to its director of Development.

Dunkin' Donuts outlines initial Southern California plans

July 25, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today it has signed its first Southern California multiunit store development agreements with four franchise groups for a total…

Bojangles' continues to expand non-traditional footprint

July 25, 2013

Bojangles' will open a new restaurant at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Concourse T in August 2013. The location will be owned and…

Good Times launches Green Chile Lovers menu

July 25, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has rolled out a new, limited-time Hatch Valley New Mexico Green Chile menu that will run through the prime green chile season…

Number of restaurant operators seeking capital jumps 40% since 2012

July 25, 2013

Thirty-nine percent more restaurant owners have sought capital for their businesses this year compared to last year, according to a new analysis from Capital…

European firm expresses interest in franchising Papa John's, DQ in China

July 25, 2013

EQT Partners, a European-based private equity firm, has expressed interest in purchasing a stake in a company that owns Dairy Queen and Papa John's franchises…

Roy Rogers introduces new salad features, Edy's Ice Cream

July 25, 2013

Roy Rogers Restaurants has rolled out a new chicken salad, available for a limited time. The salad features all-white meat chicken, dried cranberries and…

QSR employees bringing wage protests to seven cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The organized strike was announced the same day a new report was released by the National Employment Law Project, showing that 2.2 percent of jobs in the…

Taco Bell debuts smothered burrito

July 25, 2013

Taco Bell has introduced a smothered burrito, in stores nationwide starting today. The new item combines an enchilada with burrito fillings.

Six ways to increase pickup and delivery online orders

Special discounts for pick-up orders, free items with group orders, and customers loyalty programs are all efficient techniques.