News & Media
Edible Arrangements launches To Go concept
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The new concept's quick-fix menu items, as well as high foot-traffic locations, fit into the competitive QSR space.
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What makes you say that?
I met with a potential client this past week. It was a referral from a current client that knows I can help this business with their many in-house “issues.…
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Dairy Queen opens in Saudi Arabia
June 16, 2011
Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen has opened its first three locations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of which is the largest and only two-story DQ Grill…
read nowCulvers raises $200K for tornado, flood efforts
June 16, 2011
Culver's restaurants' Day of Giving event generated more than $200,000 in donations for victims of spring tornadoes and floods throughout the country.
read nowNational, state restaurant associations file suit over tip credit regs
June 16, 2011
The National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations and the National Federation of Independent Business have filed suit against the…
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Is Jane Q Diner responsible or is the counter person?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…
read nowPanda Restaurant Group helps Japanese earthquake survivors
June 15, 2011
The Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San contributed more than $450,000 to the American Red Cross in support of…
read nowNRA Educational Foundation names executive director
June 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.
read nowQuiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion
June 15, 2011
As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…
read nowBurger King names master franchisee in Brazil
June 15, 2011
New York City-based 3G Capital, which bought Burger King in the fall of 2010, is led by three Brazilians. So it seems only fitting that the company has located…
read nowChains ramp up presentation schedules
June 15, 2011
As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.
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California law requires safety training for foodservice employees
Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.
read nowDairy Queen teams up with Build-A-Bear
June 14, 2011
Dairy Queen has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop to debut the Blizzard Bears Collection on June 17.
read nowMcDonalds Men of McCafe announced
June 14, 2011
McDonald's has announced the winners of its second annual Men of McCafe Casting Call, a national search conducted to identify five service-oriented men who are…
read nowKrispy Kreme planning new coffee line
June 14, 2011
Many quick-service chains have found success with coffee, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts may soon join the ranks.
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Chick-fil-A In-Line model debuts in Downtown Chicago
June 14, 2011
Chick-fil-A will debut its In-Line restaurant model June 16 when it opens its first Downtown Chicago restaurant on Loyola University's Water Tower campus.
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Green coffee: What's driving the increase?
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The recent increase in green coffee has its roots in many factors. Here's a look at a few reasons why.
read nowDel Taco debuts Ultimate Grilled Chicken Burrito
June 13, 2011
Del Taco has unveiled its Ultimate Grilled Chicken Burrito, which features chicken marinated in a special recipe, zesty red sauce, seasoned rice, lettuce…
read nowHeinz Dip & Squeeze packet recognized for innovation
June 13, 2011
H.J. Heinz Company's new Dip & Squeeze Ketchup packet, that allows for both dipping and squeezing and holds three times as much as the traditional Heinz…
read nowDunkin Donuts gift cards get personal
June 13, 2011
With Father's Day around the corner and graduation season in full swing, Dunkin' Donuts is now offering customizable Dunkin' Donuts Cards, available…
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