Making your business successful in 2013

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

H A P P Y   N E W    Y E A R

Survey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013

December 17, 2012

A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…

McDonald's memos suggest franchisees stay open on Christmas

December 17, 2012

Two internal McDonald's memos have been obtained by Ad Age outlining the company's push to keep franchised units open on Christmas Day to help lift December…

Burger King Russia entangled in trademark battle

December 17, 2012

Burger King Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Moscow resident Alexei Makoveyev after he registered website domains the quick-service chain believes…

Burger King tops Google's 2012 food delivery searches

December 14, 2012

Google released its 2012 Zeitgeist list earlier this week, highlighting the top searches in different categories and countries around the world.

McDonald's UAE turning vegetable oil into fuel

December 14, 2012

McDonald's in the United Arab Emirates is making good on its 2011 promise to recycle its vegetable oil. Its fleet of cars has traveled a combined 808,41…

What to expect in the quick-service segment in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives will pick up in the New Year, and so will competition from other segments.

Is your catering experience scalable and predictable?

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

It's time to think of the off-premise sales opportunity as the fastest growing opportunity our restaurants have.

Restaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 13, 2012

After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same…

Cleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year

December 13, 2012

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food…

McDonald's Happy Meal promotion features Moshi Monsters

December 13, 2012

Starting Dec. 14, Moshi Monsters will be featured as the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion throughout North America. The program will give fans a chance to…

Quick-service catering services projected for significant growth

December 13, 2012

A recent report from marketing research firm Technomic projects large gains in the social catering space for limited-service restaurants. Consumers' use of…

Jersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska

December 13, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…

Burger King plans aggressive expansion in Mexico

December 13, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. have signed a joint venture which will significantly expand the brand's presence in Mexico.

Carl's Jr. same-store sales up nearly 6 percent

December 12, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced its third fiscal quarter financial results, ended Nov. 5.

21 business security tips for the holidays

A lot of cash is exchanged at restaurants during the holiday season, making them a target for robbery.

Restaurant promotions mark 12.12.12

December 12, 2012

Because today's date — 12.12.12 — is the last major numerical date using the Gregorian or Christian calendar until Jan. 1, 3001, some restaurant brands are…

Performance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods

December 12, 2012

Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…

Founder of Taco Cabana dies

December 12, 2012

Taco Cabana founder Felix Stehling died Monday. He was 87.

Burger King extends Whopper promotion

December 12, 2012

Due to popular demand, Burger King is bringing back its 55-cent deal in honor of the Whopper's 55th anniversary. From Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, customers who…