The sustainability playground: sustainability defined

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Sustainability can be broken into the branches of organic, local, seasonal, green and ethical.

Product introductions boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company mulls an increase in co-branded concepts with Red Burrito and Green Burrito.

Cousins Subs launches program to ignite franchise growth

September 20, 2012

To spark franchise growth, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has a new Founders Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees who invest…

Study: Five Guys is America's favorite burger chain

September 20, 2012

Five Guys is continuing to gain ground and fans across the country, according to a new survey from Market Force Information. In an industry survey of more than…

Groupon launches service to keep credit card transactions low

September 20, 2012

Groupon has announced the launch of Groupon Payments, a payments service backed by a guarantee to be the lowest cost option for a company’s merchants to accept…

McDonald's offerng payroll cards to employees

September 19, 2012

McDonald's USA has selected FSV Payment Systems Inc. to be its provider of payroll card services for all of McDonald's company-owned restaurants. The…

Cinnabon marks 25th anniversary with giveaway promotion

September 19, 2012

Cinnabon is celebrating the 25th anniverary of its popular Minibon menu item- a mini version of the brand's signature cinnamon rolls - by offering Facebook…

Chick-fil-A agrees to end donations to anti-gay organizations

September 19, 2012

According to a release issued today by The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Chick-fil-A has agreed to cease its support of organizations with anti-gay "political…

Shareholders applaud McDonald's calorie posting move

September 19, 2012

Today members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholding organization for McDonald's, released a statement commending the QSR chain…

Popeyes' executives outline path to continued success

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Analyst Day examines company's five-pillar approach behind a "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" theme.

Wendy's opens new urban restaurant prototype

September 19, 2012

On Sept. 24, Wendy's will host a re-opening celebration at its East Broad Street location in Columbus, Ohio, that will include its "urban" restaurant prototype.

VenueSeen launches Instagram management tool for brands

September 19, 2012

With more than 5 billion photos shared on Instagram, marketers have increasingly leveraged the social network to connect with their fans and followers. To help…

Subway donates $330K to American Diabetes Association

September 19, 2012

The staff of the McLean, Va.-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington (SDC), recently presented a check for $330,000 to the American Diabetes…

Jersey Mike's named Official Sandwich of All American Games

September 19, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs and All American Games, a premier youth sports marketing and management company, have announced a multiplatform partnership that makes…

Protect yourself as well as your customers

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Companies that offer restaurant liability insurance have begun expanding policies to cover claims related to gluten reactions as well as food poisoning and…

McDonald’s global pipeline: Could we ever see McNoodles in the U.S.?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO has made numerous references to "innovating, sharing and scaling" products from other global markets.

Krystal deploys PeopleMatter's talent management solution

September 18, 2012

The Krystal Company has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE automated hiring system to simplify its human resources processes.

Del Taco plans additional expansion throughout Texas

September 18, 2012

Del Taco is setting its sights on Austin as the next growth target in Texas as it continues its expansion through the state. The first Austin location will be…

Captain D's marks 13th straight month of same-store sales increases

September 18, 2012

Captain D's turnaround efforts continue to make headway with the brand's 13th consecutive month of positive same-store sales increases.

Electronic Loyalty Program Boosts Sales

A Dallas sub shop is allowing customers the opportunity to participate in a new loyalty program that tracks purchases and redeems rewards using their own…