How to choose the right kitchen equipment supplier

by Rob Connelly

An ideal supplier should embrace your brand and offer kitchen intelligence that eliminates inconsistencies and increases productivity.

U.S. restaurants join Japan earthquake relief effort

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Chains and independents are sponsoring promotions and contributing funds to help with the earthquake/tsunami recovery.

QSR favorite E2America expands its efficiency systems

March 23, 2011

Efficient Energy America Inc. (E2America), which provides energy management technology in chains such as McDonald’s, Bojangles, Taco Bell and others, has…

Chains commit to J.P. Morgan restaurant forum

March 23, 2011

Domino’s Pizza Inc., Tim Hortons Inc. and Jack in the Box have all committed to present at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum in…

Food trucks to converge on Miami’s Seaquarium

March 23, 2011

A fleet of food trucks will descend upon Miami’s Seaquarium Sunday, offering guests of the popular destination a variety of meal options from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bojangles website gets a makeover

March 23, 2011

The interior and exterior details of Bojangles' units aren’t the only part of the company undergoing a redesign.  Studiobanks, a digital agency specializing in…

Krispy Kreme signs distribution deal with Sysco

March 23, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. plans to enter into a supply chain distribution agreement with Sysco Corporation, which operates 18…

Dairy Queen’s online fans get special TREATment

March 23, 2011

Dairy Queen’s new Mini Blizzard TREATment online video contest promotes random acts of kindness with a chance to win a Mini Cooper Countryman.

Burger King franchisee rolls out WiFi HotSpots service

March 23, 2011

Strategic Restaurants Acquisition Corp. Holdings Inc., which operates 280 Burger King restaurants throughout the country, has partnered with MegaPath Inc., a…

Culver's rebranding effort

Culver's new brand slogan, "Welcome to Delicious," embraces the company's hometown roots as well as its use of regionally-based ingredients.

McDonald’s Canada implements social savings platform

March 22, 2011

McDonald’s Canada has tapped Twongo LLC to launch a social savings platform that offers discounts, social media and marketing throughout its system.

Cornell Study: QSR and fast casual making best use of online ordering

March 22, 2011

A Cornell University analysis of the electronic ordering practices of the top 326 U.S.-based restaurant chains finds that fast casual and quick service…

Sonic Q2 hits a profit

March 22, 2011

Sonic Corp. reported results for the second quarter of its fiscal 2011 ended Feb. 28, which included a year-over-year 1.2 percent increase for systemwide…

TCBY announces YouTube contest winners

March 22, 2011

Salt Lake City-based TCBY is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and kicked off the occasion in January with a YouTube contest to recognize customer…

Pita Pit mines social media for new item name

March 22, 2011

Pita Pit’s new limited-time offering features prime rib and provolone, but it hasn’t officially been named yet. The 300-unit, Idaho-based chain is depending on…

Dunkin’ Brands’ 2010 numbers up

March 22, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported results for fiscal year 2010 ended Dec. 25.

No Place Like Home: Culver’s rebranding effort touts heritage

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New “Welcome to Delicious” campaign focuses on small-town hospitality.

CTIA 2011: Wi-Fi reliability and mobile transactions

David Callisch, VP of marketing for Ruckus, discusses the importance of reliable Wi-Fi, especially when it comes to mobile payments.

16 Handles set for expansion

16 Handles, a Manhattan-based frozen yogurt concept that first opened in 2008, is ready to expand throughout the East Coast. The company relies heavily on…

NPD: Calorie counts on menus unlikely to change ordering patterns

March 21, 2011

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) readies to submit its proposed regulations for the federal menu labeling law by the March 23, 2011 deadline, the…