Krispy Kreme launches line of county fair flavors

August 14, 2012

Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S. and Canada have rolled out a line of offerings inspired by county fair season. According to FoodBeast, Cotton Candy donuts…

Cousins Subs launches Midwestern-themed LTOs

August 14, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched two new limited-time options that celebrate the chain's Midwestern heritage: the Wisconsin Steak and Brat and the…

Four tips to protecting your online reputation

August 13, 2012

Whether it's from a disgruntled employee, an angry customer or a competitor, a negative online review can hurt your brand's reputation. 

Redecorating with loss prevention

A good loss prevention program starts with an assessment of the current processes in operation.

Bojangles taking reservations for new menu item

August 13, 2012

Bojangles has launched Homestyle Tenders in select markets, including Atlanta, Roanoke and Lynchburg, Va.

Burger King, McDonald's apples recalled for possible listeria contamination

August 13, 2012

McDonald's and Burger King's apple supply has been voluntarily recalled by supplier Ready Pac Foods Inc. because of potential contamination of listeria.

West Liberty Foods named top vendor for Subway

August 13, 2012

West Liberty Foods, of West Liberty, Iowa, was named by the Subway brand and its Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), as the 2012 Vendor of the Year at…

Pretzelmaker marking National Lemonade Day with giveaway

August 13, 2012

Pretzelmaker will celebrate National Lemonade Day Aug. 20 by giving away free 7 oz. lemonades to guests.

Church's Chicken names new SVP, General Counsel

August 13, 2012

Church's Chicken has announced that Craig S. Prusher has joined the chain as senior vice president, General Counsel and a member of the brand's executive…

Jack in the Box plans expansion in Southeast, Midwest

August 13, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in May and included in the company's third quarter operating…

Winning the Battle for Food Safety in Restaurants

A proactive approach can prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

Tim Hortons jumps into single-serve coffee market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

WiFi access, digital menu boards, double drive-thrus all part of current strategy.

Food Service Security Council event experiences double-digit growth

August 10, 2012

The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) recently completed its 33rd Annual Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore. The gathering…

Dunkin' Brands announces secondary offering, repurchase of shares

August 10, 2012

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that certain of its stockholders intend to offer for sale in an…

Subway names top Sandwich Artists

August 10, 2012

Salvador Rodriguez, from Florence, Ariz., is Subway's new "Sub Jammers" champion, taking first place in a field of about 138 Sandwich Artists from around the…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent postpones public offering

August 10, 2012

California-based CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, has announced that it will not proceed with its previously announced initial…

Auntie Anne's awards $40K in scholarships

August 10, 2012

Auntie Anne's Inc. has awarded $40,000 in post-secondary scholarships to seven students in six states across the country.

Jack in the Box customer experience initiatives paying off

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company signs agreement to outsource distribution business.

Wendy's to increase focus on Hispanic market, morning daypart

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company experiences second quarter same-store sales increase of 3.2 percent.

QSR franchisee lending up 28 percent this year

August 9, 2012

Lending to franchise businesses decreased by 3.64 percent from June to July following a 5.73 percent increase in June, according to the Franchise Lending Index…