Taco Bell sued over Salmonella outbreak

February 23, 2012

Taco Bell has been sued by an Oklahoma woman after she became ill in a recent Salmonella outbreak. Taco Bell was named as the link in a recent outbreak that…

White Castle experiments with wine sales, honored by vodka company

February 23, 2012

White Castle is experimenting with wine sales at a Lafayette, Ind., restaurant, according to the Wall Street Journal.

POS Video Cameras Help Improve Restaurant Service

Miami Management used video cameras at the point of sale to improve accuracy and speed up drive-thru times.

Milio's Sandwiches plans to quadruple footprint in five years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain will focus on value menu system, operations and marketing.

Quiznos shakes up board to help reinvigorate the brand

February 22, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers.

Culver's marketing focus shifts to North Atlantic Cod

February 22, 2012

Culver's new TV spot, titled "Hand-Battered Perfection," focuses on its North Atlantic Cod offerings, including the sandwich or meal. The commercial is part of…

NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship

February 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…

Dairy Queen hosting BOGO Blizzard deal in March

February 22, 2012

Dairy Queen has announced to its Facebook fans that it will host a buy-one-get-one deal throughout March for guests who purchase a 99-cent Blizzard.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's spice up the classic burger

February 22, 2012

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have launched the Southwest Patty Melt, which features a twist on the classic American hamburger. The new offering includes a…

Arby's selects former Burger King agency to steer marketing message

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Announcement comes about a month after the chain hired former BK CMO.

Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

Popeyes CEO named IFMA Silver Plate award winner

February 21, 2012

A selection jury from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has chosen nine operator executives to receive the 2012 Silver Plate Awards…

Subway's first Romanian unit to open in April

February 21, 2012

The most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the world is about to grow its footprint even more. Subway will debut in the Romanian market in April, opening its…

Quiznos debuts in North India this week

February 21, 2012

Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.

Cousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing

February 21, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.

RF Technologies collaborates with drive-thru headset specialist

February 21, 2012

RF Technologies Inc., an Illinois-based supplier of communications systems to the drive-thru market, has announced its collaboration with wireless headset…

Texas McDonald's deploys digital signage nutrition info kiosk

February 21, 2012

Iowa-based creative design company QA Graphics recently announced the completion of an interactive digital signage nutritional kiosk for Jonathan Chan, owner…

Seafood promotions kick off Lenten season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

About 23 percent of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are purchased during Lent.

Henny Penny announces structural changes, promotions

February 20, 2012

Rob Connelly, president of Henny Penny, has announced a major reorganization and a number of promotions within the company.

California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools

February 20, 2012

California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…