NRA, Share Our Strength partner to triple No Kid Hungry campaign funds

April 17, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it is committing to work together with Share Our Strength to triple the funds raised for Share Our…

Study: Salt in QSR meals varies by country

April 17, 2012

New research published earlier this week by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that the salt content of quick-service menu items varies…

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…

Central dashboard launched for location-specific content

April 17, 2012

VenueSeen has launched a central dashboard that pulls location-specific content uploaded to Instagram, Foodspotting and Foursquare.

China leads global foodservice market recovery

April 17, 2012

Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…

Tim Hortons launches online group ordering app

April 17, 2012

Tim Hortons has launched a new web-based application called TimmyRun, allowing guests to order and customize from the brand's full beverage menu, as well as…

McDonald's names new chief operating officer

April 17, 2012

McDonald's has named Tim Fenton as its new chief operating officer. Fenton, who is a 39-year veteran of the company, currently serves as president of…

Burger King refranchises nearly 100 units

April 17, 2012

Burger King Corp. has announced the refranchising of 96 company-owned restaurants in the Orlando/Daytona, Fla., market to Magic Burgers LLC, a subsidiary of…

Subway introduces 95-percent recyclable salad bowls

April 16, 2012

The Subway restaurant chain has announced that its salad bowls and lids are now made from 95 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials; predominately from…

Culver's showcases bacon, chocolate pairing in new ad

April 16, 2012

Culver's continues to highlight its signature core menu items in its "Welcome to Deicious" TV campaign, which was first introduced in the spring of 2011.

Whataburger introduces Whatachick'n Bites

April 16, 2012

Whataburger will debut the chain's newest menu item – Whatachick'n Bites – at restaurants beginning today.

Tim Hortons Canada launches frozen lemonade

April 16, 2012

Tim Hortons outlets across Canada now feature a new Frozen Lemonade. Made with real lemon, the new beverage is available in two flavors: original and…

Chick-fil-A rolls out four new desserts

April 16, 2012

New dessert items are available at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide, including chocolate-chunk cookies, specialty sundaes, mini sundaes and classic fudge…

Use online guest feedback to motivate, engage employees

Use guest feedback to build a distinctive customer experience that will drive retention, loyalty and sustainable business performance.

Death, taxes and restaurant deals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From free yogurt scoops to discounted pizza, plenty of brands are offering a little relief on Tax Day.

Tips on creating a kid-friendly restaurant

Embrace efforts that go the "extra mile" for kids, such as adding a step stool in the bathroom to encourage independence.

Ben & Jerry's flagship store opens in Tokyo with new design

April 13, 2012

Ben & Jerry's will open its flagship store in Tokyo on April 14, on Omotesando Boulevard. The location will feature a 1960s-era design theme with a tech…

Yum! Brands announces winner in global hunger relief challenge

April 13, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has named the Wake Forest University School of Business as the winner of its "Taking People With You" Case Study Challenge to fight global…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Yogurtland marks anniversary with new flavor, topping

April 13, 2012

Yogurtland is celebrating its sixth anniversary with two new limited time only items -- Birthday Cupcake Batter frozen yogurt and Cake Bites as a topping.