News & Media
New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.
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Subway brings back $2 customer appreciation promotion
November 30, 2012
Throughout December, Subway will offer $2 cold cut combo or meatball marina 6-inch subs.
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans 12 airport locations in 2013
November 30, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has 12 new airport locations planned for 2013, including the brand's debut at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New…
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowSonic franchisee provides payroll cards to employees
November 30, 2012
TFG Card Solutions, a payroll card services provider, has partnered with The Wetsel Company, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, to provide payroll cards to employees…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
read nowTCBY plans franchisee training center, smoothie launch
November 30, 2012
TCBY has announced plans to open a new flagship store in Broomfield, Colo., which will also serve as the company's training center for its domestic and…
read nowConvenience stores positioned for foodservice growth
November 30, 2012
According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…
read nowMuslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident
November 30, 2012
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…
read nowMcDonald's named official sponsor of the NFL
November 30, 2012
McDonald's has been named the new Official Restaurant Sponsor of the NFL. As part of a multi-year agreement, McDonald's will become the presenting sponsor of…
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
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$7 Coffee Has Starbucks run out of ideas?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…
read nowSCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity
November 29, 2012
SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…
read nowKFC asks Facebook fans whether to add cookies to menu
November 29, 2012
KFC has introduced the Festive Feast, an eight-piece meal accompanied by a dozen chocolate chip cookies.
read nowJersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station
November 29, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…
read nowCulver's launches holiday-themed photo sweepstakes
November 29, 2012
For the holiday season, Culver's is inviting guests to share photos of themselves with an elf for a chance to win a $25-, $50- or $100-Culver's gift card.
read nowMcDonald's adds delivery service in Japan
November 29, 2012
McDonald's is planning a national rollout of its McDelivery home delivery service in the Japanese market. According to Burger Business, the chain will also…
read nowJack in the Box debuts Brownie Bites
November 29, 2012
Jack in the Box has added Brownie Bites to its dessert menu. The item is the latest snack-sized addition to the menu, which also includes Mini Churros and Mini…
read nowQuiznos marks National Cookie Day with giveaway
November 29, 2012
Quiznos is celebrating National Cookie Day Dec. 4 by giving away a free, toasted cookie to every customer with any purchase on that day. Customers can choose…
read nowKFC/Taco Bell locations deploy mobile payment solution
November 29, 2012
Fourteen co-branded KFC/Taco Bell restaurants in the Los Angeles area have deployed mobile payment solutions from provider Kuapay. The launch was announced…
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