Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

Church's franchise group reelects president to board

August 25, 2013

Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA) an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the chain's system, has reelected…

How showrooming is killing your restaurant –and how to fight back

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

When Joe DePinto, 7-ElevenCEO, addressed the crowd from the main stage of the Restaurant Leadership Conference in April in Scottsdale, he sounded a clear…

Popeyes' has opportunity to 'at least' double domestic footprint

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Popeyes' systemwide sales increased by 11.6 percent during Q2, rolling over 11.5 percent in Q2 of 2012.

Sonic expands football team-branded burgers

August 23, 2013

When Kergan Brothers Sonic franchise group launched the Ragin' Cajun burger last August, it sold at 300 to 400 percent more than the average LTO.

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

In-N-Out plans first Indian reservation location

August 23, 2013

In-N-Out Burger will open its first location on tribal land early next year. The restaurant will be located off the Interstate 10 freeway in Cabazon, Calif.…

McDonald's NFC-enabled interactive tables expanding through Asia

August 23, 2013

McDonald's test of an NFC-enabled interactive dining table at a restaurant in Singapore has inspired a broader rollout throughout Asia.

Fall favorite returns to Bojangles' menu

August 23, 2013

Bojangles' the Smoked Sausage Biscuit will return to menus Aug. 26 and will be available through Oct. 6 at participating locations. The LTO includes a…

Sonic adds chief development officer position

August 23, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has named John Budd to the newly created role of chief development and strategy officer.

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Philly Dunkin' Donuts franchisees award $25K in scholarships

August 23, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts and its franchisees in the Greater Philadelphia region have selected 25 students as recipients of the fourth annual Dunkin' Donuts Philadelphia…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Customer satisfaction drives higher return QSR visits than food, price

August 22, 2013

Customer Experience Management solutions provider Empathica's latest Quick-Service Restaurant Benchmark Study ranked the top U.S. burger-focused chains based…

Wendy's adds Monterey ranch chicken sandwich to value menu

August 22, 2013

Wendy's has brought back its Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is being featured on the brand's Right Price Right Size Menu for 99 cents for a…

Sonic standardizes MICROS POS solution

August 22, 2013

Sonic Corp. has selected MICROS as its strategic enterprise solution partner. Included in the solution is MICROS' point-of-sale for drive-in transactions, as…

Roy Rogers adds chorizo item, four-blend mac and cheese

August 22, 2013

Roy Rogers Restaurant has rolled out a new Chorizo Breakfast Wrap, featuring chorizo sausage, Pico de Gallo, Monterey Jack Cheese and scrambled eggs served in…

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…

McDonald's 365Black Awards to debut on cable TV this year

August 22, 2013

McDonald's USA will televise its annual 365Black Awards ceremony for the first time on national cable television network Black Entertainment Television (BET).

Good Times closes $5.5M public offering

August 22, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a public offering of $5.5 million and is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "GTIM."