PeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding

March 5, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…

McDonald's Sweden deploys mobile payment solution

March 5, 2013

Seamless has entered into production agreement with McDonald's in Sweden that will allow restaurant guests to pay with their smartphones via SEQR, the mobile…

Carl's Jr. aiming for 300 Australian units

March 5, 2013

Carl's Jr. is ready to debut in the Australian market, with plans to open 300 stores within 10 to 15 years. According to Smart Company, the chain is currently…

Baskin-Robbins introduces March Madness-inspired flavor

March 5, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering Reese's Buzzer Beater ice cream as its March Flavor of the Month. It features a combination of peanut butter and chocolate-flavored…

Good Times Restaurants' debt repayment paves way for acquisition

March 5, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced it has paid off all of its term debt after the closing of its most recent sale leaseback transaction.

McDonald's invests $6.5M in sustainable coffee program

March 5, 2013

McDonald's USA, McDonald's Canada and their franchisees are investing more than $6.5 million throughout the next four-and-a-half years in a technical…

Burger King Kids Meals feature Cut the Rope's Om Nom

March 5, 2013

ZeptoLab, developers of the game Cut the Rope, has launched a promotion with Burger King that features exclusive toys based on the game's character, Om Nom, as…

Dunkin' Donuts celebrates March with Irish Crème offerings

March 5, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating St. Patrick's Day season with new Irish Crème Donuts and Irish Crème Coffees, Lattes and Coolatta beverages.

The top 13 risks to restaurant operations

By having the correct equipment, protocol and training in place, a restaurant will limit its risk and perhaps even reduce Workers' Compensation costs.

Mobile apps strengthen brand-consumer relationships

A branded mobile app provides a direct link to loyal customers and provides new and powerful customer-level data.

Burger King franchisee rolls out automated oil management solution

March 4, 2013

Strategic Restaurants, which owns 292 Burger King locations across the U.S., tested Restaurant Technologies Inc. oil management solution in its Florida…

Pretzelmaker's Twisted Tuesday promo includes free drink

March 4, 2013

From now through the end of March, Pretzelmaker will host its Twisted Tuesday promotion that includes a free small fountain beverage with the purchase of any…

Krispy Kreme planting flag in Taiwan market

March 4, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Huan Hsin Co. Ltd. for the development of 10 Krispy Kreme…

Whataburger's spicy ketchup back by popular demand

March 4, 2013

In response to customers' demands, Whataburger is bringing back its spicy ketchup for a limited time beginning today.

Eclipse Digital Media launches Excel-based digital menu board solution

March 4, 2013

Eclipse Digital Media has introduced a new digital menu board solution, called EMBED, that can be updated using an Excel spreadsheet.

Subway, Arby's honored for turkey offerings

March 4, 2013

The National Turkey Federation recently held its 11th annual "Turkey on the Menu" awards, recognizing foodservice providers who best featured turkey dishes on…

Wendy's finds value-premium balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is moving toward a consistent POS system as part of its reimaging program.

Cousins Subs expanding into Florida market

March 1, 2013

Cousins Subs will open its first restaurant in Florida later this year. The restaurant will be located in Orlando and operated by Venezuelan-born franchisee…

Subway co-founder predicts hitting 50,000 unit mark in four years

March 1, 2013

Subway, which currently has about 38,800 units worldwide, could very well hit the 50,000-unit mark by 2017. According to co-founder and president Fred DeLuca…

McDonald's sets sights on Chinese mountaintop

March 1, 2013

McDonald's plans to open a restaurant atop China's Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province. According to Xinhuanet, the outlet will open before…