Burger King sells 121 units to franchisee

August 17, 2012

Burger King Corp. has sold 121 restaurants to Heartland Food Corp., the company's second largest franchisee in the world.

Sonic enters $40M stock repurchase program

August 17, 2012

Sonic Corp. announced that its board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $40 million worth of common stock through Aug. 31, 2013.

Taco Cabana hosting flan giveaway

August 17, 2012

Taco Cabana is giving away free flans at participating locations on Aug. 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Popeyes sales growth outpacing QSR category by 3 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company expects approximately one-third of its domestic system to be reimaged by the end of the year.

Dunkin' Donuts unveils mobile app for payment and gifting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Platform includes nutritional information, social media connector and restaurant locator.

QSR breakfast daypart poised for growth in China

August 16, 2012

New research from Mintel shows that the breakfast daypart remains highly untapped in the Chinese market, even as foreign quick-service outlets are set to break…

New Jersey town mulls drive-thru ban

August 16, 2012

Officials in Cresskill, N.J., a town of about 8,500 people located just north of New York City, are mulling a ban on drive-thrus.

Subway sets sandwich-making Guinness World Record

August 16, 2012

A team of 250 Subway employees, along with "Famous Fan" and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, set a Guinness World Record Wednesday for "most people…

Compeat introduces restaurant labor management solution

August 16, 2012

Compeat Restaurant Management Systems has launched Compeat Workforce, a complete labor management solution that delivers time and attendance, forecasting and…

SoCal McDonald's offering free oatmeal to students

August 16, 2012

To mark the new school year, participating Southern California McDonald's restaurants will offer one free full-size Fruit & Maple Oatmeal to students in…

Preventing the Spread of Norovirus Outbreaks in Restaurants

Simple measures can stave off industry’s most common illness.

Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation – Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.

Shoney's unveils new on-the-go concept

August 15, 2012

Shoney's new concept – Shoney's On The Go – hosted a Grand Opening celebration today in Houston.

Report: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'

August 15, 2012

U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…

Cinnabon tests broader menu, jumps into pizza space

August 15, 2012

An Atlanta Cinnabon location is reportedly testing a new "Pizzabon," with pizza characteristics served on a snack size, savory bun.

TCBY eyes Dallas as franchising priority

August 15, 2012

Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations with its new self-serve frozen yogurt operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across…

KFC, Pizza Hut managers receive death threats in Nepal

August 15, 2012

All four of the KFC and Pizza Hut units in Nepal have been closed because their branch managers have received death threats from employees.

QSRs upgrading to keep pace with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Segment lines blurring as QSRs remodel and fast casuals add drive-thrus.

Salsarita's chooses WAND as their exclusive Digital Menu Board provider

WAND Corporation, the leading provider of technology solutions for the QSR and Fast Casual markets, was chosen by Salsarita’s as the exclusive supplier of…

Jersey Mike's founder talks longevity, challenges

August 14, 2012

Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's founder and CEO, was featured on CNBC's Squawk Box over the weekend, discussing the brand's longevity, growth plans and challenges…