Yelp to include restaurant health inspection scores

January 18, 2013

San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee, chairman of the US Conference of Mayors Technology and Innovation Task Force, and Yelp CEO and co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman…

Culver's, Chick-fil-A score high among consumers

January 17, 2013

Market research firm Technomic Inc. has presented its inaugural Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winners. Selected by consumers, the winners were…

McDonald's adds QR codes to packaging for access to nutritional info

January 17, 2013

Cups and carry-out bags also feature brand stories through a blend of text and illustrations.

Whataburger readies for operations, customer service competition

January 17, 2013

One-hundred Whataburger restaurants have been named as semifinalists in the company's "WhataGames" competition, held to test the skills of team members in…

Ben & Jerry's commits to fairtrade program for 2013

January 17, 2013

Ben & Jerry's announced that its fairtrade program will be its primary values led sourcing (VLS) endeavor for 2013.

Wendy's 2012 included record average annual restaurant sales

January 17, 2013

The Wendy's Company reported preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2012. The company plans to release its…

Arby's pushes sandwich through social media gaming campaign

January 17, 2013

The chain is hoping gamification component will drive loyalty.

Fiesta Restaurant Group names new chief people officer

January 17, 2013

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has named Nancy Clark as vice president — chief people officer, effective…

Krispy Kreme: Operations and marketing spark growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain marks its debut in India this week and is also ready to open its first small shop model in the U.S.

Fiscal Cliff debate stifles franchise growth in December

January 16, 2013

The Franchise Business fell in December for a second straight month as the possibility of tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff weighed on franchise…

PayPal brings digital wallet to NCR's restaurant merchants

This deal is of particular importance for PayPal because of the scope of NCR's point-of-sale footprint across the restaurant industry.

Krispy Kreme adopts plan to avoid takeover

January 16, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors have adopted a tax asset protection plan intended to preserve the long-term value of the company's federal net…

Dunkin' Donuts to open in Southern California in 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO Nigel Travis said increasing comp store sales and profitability in Dunkin' Donuts U.S. franchises is the key to accelerating growth.

Baskin-Robbins hosting weekly BOGO deals

January 16, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is kicking off the New Year with a weekly "Buy One Get One Free" two-scoop sundae offer at participating shops nationwide.

Wendy's steps up digital marketing with new menu launch

January 16, 2013

With the launch of its new Right Price Right Size value menu, Wendy's has added a "Claim Your Taste" digital experience (claimyourtaste.com) that has already…

White Castle adds Facebook app invitation to Valentine's Day promo

January 16, 2013

White Castle is planning its annual Valentine's Day promotion, which includes table-side service and themed decorations for couples that make reservations.

Long John Silver's updates menu for first time in a decade

January 16, 2013

Long John Silver's has added new items to its menu, marking the chain's first major change to its offerings in more than a decade. According to Louisville…

Boomers add restaurant occasions while Millennials cut back

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research shows Boomers increasing their share of restaurant traffic in recent years, with Millennials decreasing theirs.

Applebee's operator acquires 76-unit Taco Bell franchisee

January 15, 2013

Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and CEO of Applebee's franchisee Apple American Group, has created Flynn Restaurant Group LLC after acquiring Southern Bells…

McDonald's Australia installs DNA spray to deter robberies

January 15, 2013

McDonald's units in Sydney Australia have partnered with British company SelectaDNA to install a security system that sprays thieves with a "non-toxic solution…