Popeye's franchisee deploys NCR POS terminals

September 11, 2011

Weilbaecher Enterprises Inc., a Savannah, Ga.-based Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, has deployed NCR's RealPOS 25 point-of-sale terminals, running…

QSRs roll out fall LTOs, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn flavors pushed into spotlight; football-themed promotions generate guest excitement.

Protecting employees from workplace violence

In Panama City, Fla., a man called a local restaurant and threatened "to drive my truck through the building and kill everyone," following a domestic dispute…

Mobile marketing is easy to start

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

When you look at a mobile phone, do you see a new revenue source or a way to increase customers? If you are a restaurant owner, you should! Mobile marketing…

Dunkin' Donuts searching for franchisees to expand westward

September 8, 2011

Less than two months after going public, Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its footprint in various markets west of the Mississippi River. Specifically, the company…

LYFE Kitchen names health advisory panel

September 8, 2011

LYFE Kitchen, set to open its first restaurant in Palo Alto, Calif., next month, has launched a wellness and health advisory panel to lend their…

McDonald's has 100th consecutive month of positive sales

September 8, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has announced global comparable sales growth of 3.5 percent in August.

Tips for expanding into foreign markets

Just because strategies and initiatives worked in one region doesn't mean they'll work in another; be open and flexible.

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…

Sarku Japan continues expansion, opens in Colombia

September 7, 2011

Sarku Japan continues its aggressive expansion efforts with the opening of three restaurants in Colombia, South America. This initiative is part of a…

Krispy Kreme launches coffee tour, expands in Virginia

September 7, 2011

To celebrate the launch of its new signature coffee line, Krispy Kreme has embarked upon a "Worthy" Tour, delivering sample packs of coffee and Original Glazed…

Rally's plans Indianapolis expansion

September 7, 2011

Rally's is planning to double the number of locations in the Indianapolis market within the next 10 years.

Food truck segment speeding up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2011

The food truck has been gaining momentum since 2008, with some predicting a short-lived heyday. That has certainly not been the case, as new research by the…

McDonald's Canada undergoing $1 billion makeover

September 7, 2011

McDonald's Canada is investing about $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company's 44-year Canadian history.

Culver's introduces American Humane Certified chicken

September 6, 2011

Culver's has introduced a new antibiotic-free chicken at all locations. The premium, natural-cut chicken breasts are now available on the classic grilled and…

Farmer Boys launches annual Helping Hand fundraiser

September 6, 2011

Riverside, Calif.-based Farmer Boys launched its 11th Annual Give a Helping Hand fundraiser this week, which will continue through Oct. 2.

Hardee's celebrates college football in N.C. and Virginia

September 6, 2011

Hardee's restaurants across North Carolina and Virginia kicked off the 2011 college football season this week with Team Tender Tuesdays.

PAR Technology honored by Subway

September 6, 2011

PAR Technology Corporation's largest wholly owned subsidiary, ParTech Inc., has been recognized by Subway restaurants and the Independent Purchasing…

NPD Group: Millennials' influence on foodservice industry growing

September 6, 2011

Millennials made more than 13 billion of the 59 billion visits made to foodservice establishments in 2010 and spent $73 billion dollars, according to The NPD…

Philosophically Speaking

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

On occasion, I enjoy listening to the words of philosophers like Aristotle and Socrates or theologians such as Wesley or Spurgeon. But, hands down, the deep…