Quail Digital extends drive-thru system bandwidth

March 11, 2013

Quail Digital announced it has extended the bandwidth on its Q Pro 5 drive-thru system. The system now operates on the new CATiQ dect 6 standard, which…

Meritage adds Georgia Wendy's to portfolio

March 11, 2013

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. has acquired its 112th Wendy's restaurant. Its newest unit is located in Buford, Ga.

Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis

March 8, 2013

Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…

Dunkin' Donuts agrees to source sustainable palm oil

March 8, 2013

Dunkin Donuts this week announced that it will begin incorporating 100-percent sustainable palm oil. The announcement was made by New York State Comptroller…

Dunkin' promotes three to president roles

March 8, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed three members of the company's senior management team to the role…

Chick-fil-A provided $1.4M in scholarships in 2012

March 8, 2013

Chick-fil-A awarded its $1,000 Leadership Scholarship to nearly 1,400 team members in 2012. The recipients work for the company's independent franchise…

Locu, Automattic bring real-time menus to WordPress.com sites

March 8, 2013

Locu, provider of a menu dashboard for local merchants, has partnered with Automattic's WordPress.com web publishing platform to simplify menu uploads on…

McDonald's avoids China chicken supply chain crisis

March 8, 2013

McDonald's Corporation released its February comparable sales today, which reflected a negative calendar shift due to the extra Leap Year day in 2012.

Quiznos touts mobile ad campaign at SXSW

March 8, 2013

Quiznos is leveraging the networking setup of the SXSW event in Austin, Texas, today to present its mobile advertising success. Quiznos' mobile ad campaign…

BBQ pulled pork, sweet potato fries debut at Burger King Canada

March 8, 2013

For the first time ever, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potato fries are available at Burger King restaurants throughout Canada.

Barfresh partners with RestaurantLink to expand smoothie sales

March 8, 2013

Barfresh Food Group, a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, has signed a marketing agreement with RestaurantLink to market Barfresh…

ShopKeep POS Nabs Stevie Award for Best Customer Service

Commitment to retailers pays off for fastest growing iPad point of sale company.

Guestworkers at McDonald's franchise file labor abuse complaints

March 7, 2013

International student guestworkers at a McDonald's franchise in Pennsylvania have filed complaints with the Department of State (DOS) and Department of Labor…

NYC soda ban sparks mass confusion

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The ban doesn't cover drinks made with "50 percent milk," which is how Starbucks is planning to keep selling Frappuccinos in its 20-ounce Venti size.

Pretzel bread proves to have QSR potential

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Blimpie exec says breads are fun to innovate with and it is now easier to implement novelty offerings.

Taco Bell implements its largest marketing campaign ever

March 7, 2013

To introduce its new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, Taco Bell is even incorporating its first 3-D cinema component.

Sonic adds three items to the menu

March 7, 2013

For a limited time, Sonic Drive-In is bringing back its Sweet Potato Tots, a customer favorite that was first introduced last year.

Survey: Parents want healthy QSR kids meals

March 7, 2013

A new survey conducted by Restaurant DemandTracker shows that households with younger kids are more likely to seek out establishments with kid-friendly menus…

Baskin-Robbins plans to more than triple Australia presence

March 7, 2013

Baskin-Robbins today announced plans to more than triple the brand's presence in Australia through a master franchise joint venture with Galadari Brothers (GB).

Snagajob hourly employment network names new CEO

March 7, 2013

Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, has named Peter Harrison as its new CEO, succeeding founder Shawn Boyer.