NeoMedia, Krispy Kreme reach agreement on mobile barcode patent

April 2, 2013

NeoMedia Technologies Inc., a global mobile barcode management solution provider, announced that it has reached an agreement with Krispy Kreme with respect to…

Blimpie to add pretzel bread as permanent option

April 2, 2013

Blimpie is introducing a new turkey sandwich on pretzel bread this week. Additionally, because of pretzel bread's popularity, the chain will add it as a…

Cinnabon offering Tax Day deal

April 2, 2013

Cinnabon Bakeries nationwide will offer two free Cinnabon Bites on April 15 as part of the chain's fifth annual Tax Day Bites promotion.

McDonald's distribution center acquired by Golden State Foods

April 2, 2013

Golden State Foods (GSF), a global distributor and food processor, has acquired a McDonald's distribution center in Lebanon, Ill., from Gateway Distribution.

Erbert & Gerbert's new sandwich features chili coleslaw

April 2, 2013

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop has introduced its latest sandwich creation — the Luna. It includes tangy-sweet chili coleslaw, oven-roasted turkey…

Whataburger debuts Monterey Melt burger

April 2, 2013

Whataburger has debuted its new Monterey Melt burger, available for a limited time. The burger includes two 100-percent beef patties topped with Monterey Jack…

Restaurant operators to 'evaluate performance, measure success' with MICROS' inMotion

April 2, 2013

MICROS Systems is hoping to redefine how restaurant operations' data is delivered to mobile devices with its release of MICROS inMotion, a mobile business…

Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom

Paper towels can be costly, messy and environmentally unfriendly.

Future of Payments: ATM & Mobile Executive Summit 2013

An intriguing dynamic is playing out in the payments landscape: The demand for both cash and mobile financial services is increasing concurrently. Mobile…

Del Taco completes $215M debt refinance

April 1, 2013

Del Taco Holdings Inc. announced the completion of a debt refinance transaction worth $215 million.

Rip'n Chick'n back at Popeyes

April 1, 2013

Popeyes' Rip'n Chick'n is back on menus through April 28. The item features chicken tenders cut into pull-apart strips for dipping.

Dunkin' Donuts expands Northern Utah footprint

April 1, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts LLC for seven new restaurants…

KFC UK outlines ambitious growth, remodeling plans

April 1, 2013

KFC is planning on opening more than 40 new restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, a move that would create about 1,600 new jobs, according…

Church's Chicken introduces bigger biscuits

April 1, 2013

Church's Chicken has introduced a bigger and what it's calling "better" version of its signature honey-butter biscuits.

Sonic adds green iced tea to beverage lineup

April 1, 2013

Sonic today announced the launch of its new line of green iced tea, including five new flavor mix-ins — peach, mango, raspberry, blackberry and mint.

Cintas' Battle of the Bowls restroom competition is back

April 1, 2013

Cintas Corporation is now accepting nominations for its annual America’s Best Restroom Contest, where the “Top 10 places to go—when you’ve got to go” are…

Why mid-size and emerging chains should consider group purchasing to cut costs

Being a member of a GMO can help restaurants remain profitable in the face of surging commodity costs.

Report shines unfavorable light on QSR kids' meals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The percent of kids' meals that meet expert nutrition standards has increased from 1 to 3 percent since 2008.

Doritos Locos Tacos is Operator Innovations Awards finalist

March 29, 2013

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco, introduced nationwide in March 2012, quickly became the chain's biggest product launch ever. The product has earned Taco Bell a…

Mean Green Cleaner gets 'meaner'

March 29, 2013

Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser has doubled the amount of Chelating Agent in its formula, a blend of biodegradable detergents, just time…