Survey: Vanilla, chocolate still top ice cream preferences

July 14, 2011

While some ice cream purveyors may be getting fancy with their flavor profiles, it seems consumers still prefer the classics. A Rasmussen Report released…

Dunkin' Donuts signs development deals in Arkansas, Iowa

July 14, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it has signed agreements with two franchisees to develop 11 new restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next several years.

Turano Baking extends family to restaurant partners

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Turano family members, including the younger generation, have become leaders in developing and testing innovative bakery products.

Menu-labeling tips for adults, kiddos

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The time is rapidly approaching when you will need to clearly disclose the calorie counts for every standardized item on your menus. You might not run the risk…

McDonald’s Men of McCafe winners introduced

July 13, 2011

An all-star lineup was on hand in New Orleans, La., last week during the Essence Music Festival and for the 2011 McDonald's 365Black Awards.

Coca-Cola, KFC reportedly headed to North Korea

July 13, 2011

Rumor has it that Coca-Cola and KFC have agreed to open branches in Pyongyang, North Korea. Singapore's Straits Times reports that company executives from both…

China boosts Yum! again, Taco Bell continues to drag down U.S. sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 13, 2011

Yum! Brands' profit in the second quarter was up 10 percent thanks, again, to huge strides made in China and strong overall results for the company's…

Menu engineers MenuTrinfo unveils new service

July 13, 2011

MenuTrinfo LLC has announced the addition of a new service offering to its growing portfolio of tools for restaurants and chefs seeking to respond to rising…

Hello Kitty gets a taste of Yogurtland

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands' similar demographics and business philosophies inspire partnership.

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.

McDonald’s plans New Zealand expansion

July 12, 2011

Calling the market "untapped," McDonald's development director, Brett Watson, told attendees at a retail conference in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this week…

Subway plans to double Egyptian outlets

July 12, 2011

Subway Restaurants in Egypt is on track to double its footprint in 2011 and to also open a network of 90 locations by 2017.

Church’s Chicken names SVP, brand marketing

July 12, 2011

Church's Chicken has named Joel Bulger as its senior vice president of brand marketing. Bulger's responsibilities include brand positioning and management…

Baskin-Robbins introduces mini ice cream cones

July 12, 2011

Embracing an increased demand for smaller portion sizes, Baskin-Robbins has introduced new Mini Cones nationwide. The small ice cream cones can be purchased…

QSR displays: Why professional-grade smokes consumer TVs

A display expert explains why it's a mistake to ask consumer-grade TVs to do a pro's job.

Social media: brand aid ... or brand illusion?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a major social media conference. Naturally I saw it as a great opportunity to pick up new nuggets of wisdom…

Wall Street Investors Demand ROI - Return on Innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Return on Innovation (ROI), and not Return on Investment is the new demand (and expectation) of Wall Street Investors.

Pizza Fresh heats up Phoenix

July 11, 2011

Phoenix residents can bake pizzas at will now that Pizza Fresh has opened a location there. The quick-service, take-and-bake concept that prepares pizzas…

White Castle offers 90th birthday commemorative Coke glasses

July 11, 2011

As part of White Castle's yearlong 90th birthday celebration, commemorative Coke glasses are available for purchase to recognize the 90-year partnership…

International KFC units deploy Kitchen Brains’ management app

July 11, 2011

Yum! Restaurants International, a division of Yum! Brands, has chosen Kitchen Brains' Quality Production Management (QPM) for some of its KFC international…