Jersey Mike's plans Komen for the Cure fundraising day

September 29, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs will celebrate "Mike's Way to a Cure Day" nationwide on Oct. 5, benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Burger King launches Scholars Program fundraiser

September 29, 2011

The Have It Your Way Foundation, Burger King's charitable arm, will launch its annual fall fundraiser Oct. 1 in support of the BK Scholars Program.

Restaurant Performance Index drops again

September 29, 2011

Less than one out of five restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Quiznos expansion strategy focuses on c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locations are attractive for franchisees, offering menu flexibility and pre-existing infrastructure.

Quiznos announces partnership with Meijer

September 28, 2011

Quiznos has announced a relationship with Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan.

Cold Stone Creamery plans to enter Australian market

September 28, 2011

Arizona-based Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking an Australian-based franchise partner to launch the brand in that country. According to…

Former Burger King CEO lobbies for Cosi control

September 28, 2011

Blum Growth Fund, LLC is leading an effort to improve company performance and increase shareholder value at Cosi, according to Brad Blum, founder and CEO for…

Arby's launches healthier kids meal

September 28, 2011

Arby's is the latest QSR to launch a healthier kids' meal option. Beginning Oct. 3, the chain will roll out a new kids' meal that includes Chiquita apple…

Popeyes unveils Facebook sweepstakes for new menu launch

September 28, 2011

Earlier this week, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen launched its limited-time offer Dip'n Chick'n. To coincide with the rollout, the Dip'n Chick'n Sweepstakes has…

Delivery driver dilemmas

Don't be afraid of the big, bad QR code

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

I don't see QR Codes fading into the realm of techno-gimmick anytime soon. A recent article in Print Solutions Magazine provides some compelling data that…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Report: Facebook activity up for restaurant brands

September 27, 2011

Facebook activity accelerated for many restaurant bands in September. A report from social media benchmarking/intelligence company Unmetric found that 15 top…

Burger King Canada rolls out Angry Poutine

September 27, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is offering customers a twist on classic french fries by rolling out the Angry Poutine and Poutine with Bacon items.

Panda Restaurant Group deploys solution to capture tax credits

September 27, 2011

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has selected Incentives Advisors' Incentives+ tax credit screening solution to identify tax credits and incentives available in the…

Wendy's settles toaster lawsuit with franchisee

September 27, 2011

Wendy's has settled a lawsuit filed this summer against its largest franchise group, WendPartners. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Great American Patriot Program extended

September 27, 2011

Due to increasing interest from potential franchisees, GFG Management LLC has added new October online presentation dates to help veterans learn more about the…

Clicks and cravings: How social media impacts food choices

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

There is no debate that social media and digital technologies have altered U.S. consumers' shopping behaviors and purchase decisions for foods and beverages.

Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

Popeyes unveils Dip'n Chick'n

September 26, 2011

Popeyes' has rolled out its latest limited time offer, the Dip'n Chick'n. The new item features chicken breast fillets cut into unique scoop shapes, marinated…