Sarku Japan debuts new freestanding concept

June 23, 2011

Sarku Japan continues its ambitious domestic expansion plan with the opening of its new, freestanding concept in Capitol Heights, Md.

Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.

PizzaMarketplace.com names editor

June 23, 2011

Pizza Marketplace publisher NetWorld Alliance (NWA) has named Cherryh Butler editor of its online publication, PizzaMarketplace.com. NetWorld Alliance is a…

Revisiting Restaurant 101: Three basics that’ll make you pay attention again

by Rob Connelly

Our industry is experiencing a renewed emphasis on the core principles of business, likely due to the high volume, high turnover nature of the QSR category.

Culver’s Scholarship Program sets record

June 22, 2011

Culver's VIP Scholarship Program recently awarded 246 scholarships to team members, its largest pool of recipients since the program's inception in 1993.

Sonic’s Q3 yield positive sales

June 22, 2011

Sonic Corp.'s results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 31 include a net loss of $4.7 million, or 8 cents per share, compared to the same period last…

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch new sandwich, ad campaign

June 22, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have launched their newest menu item, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich.

A&W expansion expected in Malaysia

June 22, 2011

Malaysia and Thailand will get nine new A&W units by the end of 2011 behind a development agreement with KUB Malaysia Bhd.

Dunkin’ Brands partnering with Captain America

June 22, 2011

"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives in movie theaters July 22, but beginning on June 27, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins will offer Captain…

Oh, Canada! Carl’s Jr. opens first restaurant north of the border

June 21, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Jove Franchise Development Corporation has opened the first Carl's Jr. in Canada. The new unit, located in Kelowna…

McDonald’s names All-Stars for 365Black Awards

June 21, 2011

At the 2011 365Black Awards on July 1 in New Orleans, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who inspire greatness…

Popeye’s franchisee adds fingerprint readers to reduce fraud

June 21, 2011

Sailmormen Inc., the largest Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits franchisee in the U.S., is rolling out U.are.U Fingerprint Readers, developed by DigitalPersona…

Great American Cookies kicks off Yellow Ribbon Campaign

June 21, 2011

Great American Cookies is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc. to present the brand's first summer Yellow Ribbon Campaign. For the campaign, from July …

Value reinvented: What the industry will teach us next

The trickle down effect has blurred foodservice-segment lines in regard to value with menu development becoming more focused on value-driven culinary platforms.

McDonald’s UK wraps are biggest launch in four years

June 20, 2011

McDonald's U.K. is adding four wraps to its Deli Choices menu in what the company is calling its biggest launch in the past four years. The new offerings…

Jack in the Box pulls toys from kids’ meals

June 20, 2011

In the contentious debate about whether or not kids meals toys are unfair marketing tactics contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic, Jack in the Box has…

Dunkin’ Donuts sponsoring Joe Nichols’ tour

June 20, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a partnership with country musician Joe Nichols that includes a sponsorship of shows across his 2011 Nationwide Concert Tour.

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Baskin-Robbins Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest

Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…

Apple's innovations can be translated to restaurant industry

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Have you ever walked into an Apple Computer retail store and noted all of the ways the company has revolutionized customer service, and achieved $5,914 sales…