XPIENT launches new POS platform

July 15, 2013

XPIENT Solutions, a provider of comprehensive technology to the QSR and fast casual segments, has released XPIENT XPRESS, an integrated POS back-office and…

Tim Hortons signs 10-year sports venue partnership

July 15, 2013

The Hamilton (Ontario) Tiger-Cats and Tim Hortons has signed a 10-year partnership agreement that includes naming rights to Hamilton's new stadium set to open…

8 ways to keep your VIPs happy

by Chris Luo — VP of Marketing, FiveStars

They're your favorite customers and the ones who you instantly recognize when they walk into your store. You know these customers are important to your…

Krispy Kreme approves $50M share repurchase

July 14, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company's common stock, effective immediately. The…

Mid-year buzz scores: KFC, McDonald's move into top 5, Chick-fil-A out

July 12, 2013

YouGov BrandIndex released its rankings of the best perceived QSR brands for the first half of the year and, once again, Subway tops the list.

Pretzel bread returns to Cousins Subs menu

July 12, 2013

Cousins Subs is bringing back three menu items for a limited time only this summer: pretzel bread, the Wisconsin Steak & Brat and the Pulled Pork &…

Burger King delivery program added to Salt Lake City

July 12, 2013

Burger King's BK Delivers' program continues is rapid expansion, as the service has been added to Salt Lake City this week.

NRA Educational Foundation given $950K donation boost

July 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has received $950,000 in donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Brinker International Inc.

NRA releases sustainability tips

July 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association today unveiled a new report focused on sustainability best practices for the foodservice industry.

Krispy Kreme readies for Dallas growth

July 12, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has completed the sale of three company-owned Krispy Kreme shops in the Dallas market to Sun Holdings LLC, and has also…

McDonald's brings back Monopoly game for the summer

July 12, 2013

McDonald's will launch he 21st edition of Monopoly on July 16. The in-restaurant promotion features two $1 million prizes this year, including a chance to win…

Mobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus

July 12, 2013

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…

Report: June restaurant sales flat

July 12, 2013

Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Del Taco launches rebranding initiative

In April, Del Taco announced a brand re-launch that includes two new menu platforms, a new restaurant design, customer service initiatives and a revised…

Registration open for free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

July 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this exclusive webinar — 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual…

Catering in a franchise ecosystem Part 2: Centralized services

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Incremental fixed costs from adding a catering channel will be offset by the long-term profits made.

Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

Krispy Kreme marks birthday with discounted doughnuts

July 11, 2013

In celebration of its 76th birthday July 13, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of its signature Original Glazed doughnuts for 76 cents with the purchase of an…

Baskin-Robbins offers chance to win London soccer trip

July 11, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering guests in the New York Tri-State area the chance to win a trip for two to London to see the New York Cosmos play the Leyton Orient…