Chick-fil-A grills chicken nuggets for healthier kid's meal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 9, 2012

As more quick-service chains add healthier options to their kids' meals, such as apple slices and milk, Chick-fil-A has gone a step further, introducing…

TCBY introducing Greek Fro-Yo

January 9, 2012

TCBY has announced a new Greek Fro-Yo product, scheduled to appear in stores in April. The launch comes after the chain's successful roll out of Super Fro-Yo…

Webinar to focus on mobile loyalty trends

January 9, 2012

More than 1 billion smart phones will be in use across the globe by 2015, according to technology research firm IDC. For restaurant operators, the…

Taco Bell launches Beefy Crunch Burrito hotline

January 8, 2012

Taco Bell's recent re-launch of the Beefy Crunch Burrito, in response to high demand, has prompted the chain to also issue a new hotline where consumers can…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company names new board of directors

January 8, 2012

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, a franchisor of Mrs. Fields and TCBY, has named a new board of directors as the company plans a new strategy toward global growth…

Little Sheep approves Yum! Brands' takeover proposal

January 8, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that the proposal for the privatization of China-based Little Sheep Group Ltd. by way of a scheme of arrangement has been…

Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model

January 8, 2012

Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.

Arby's supply co-op employs e-sourcing to control costs

January 8, 2012

ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby's restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing firm Intesource to facilitate sourcing and procurement…

Dunkin's new donut celebrates Today show's 60th anniversary

January 8, 2012

As NBC's TODAY show honors its 60th anniversary this week, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special "TODAY Donut." Available at participating Dunkin' Donuts…

Bill Clinton to address 2012 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show attendees

January 8, 2012

Former president Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States, will address attendees at the 201…

Study: Differentiate marketing messages to teens, tweens

The Millennials spent $73 billion at restaurants in 2010.

Revitalize ‘good service’: A foodservice must

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Loyal customers make approximately 70 percent of all purchases, so increasing loyalty by a mere five percentage points can increase profits by more than 6…

Convenience stores, QSR, fast casual and the food police

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Perhaps it is consumers who should be studied further to uncover the reason for their behavioral disconnects, instead of placing all the blame on QSRs and…

Tasti D-Lite signs Middle East development deal

January 5, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has announced its next phase of expansion in the Middle East. Al-Himmah International Limited signed an international master franchise agreement…

Arby's names new COO

January 5, 2012

Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that George Condos will serve as the chief operating officer for the Arby's brand.

TCBY marks two milestone openings

January 5, 2012

Utah-based TCBY has opened its 30th store in Florida and its 30th store in Texas.

Dunkin' Donuts brings back sausage pancake bites

January 5, 2012

Due to popular demand, Dunkin' Donuts has brought back its sausage pancake bites, available through January.

Sonic to focus on breakfast, ad exposure

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's Q1 Fiscal 2012 results include slight increase in same-store sales.

What’s on your kids’ menu?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

About 8 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have some kind of food allergy.

The top 5 reasons to franchise your business

by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP

If you are an entrepreneur and you have one, two or even three operations, why should you be thinking about franchising? There are many reasons, but here are…