Commentary: New management smothers creative spark

When a company is taken over, changing agencies should be reconsidered to avoid discontinuity.

BBI’s Dixie Cream Donuts inks Middle Eastern deal

March 24, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has signed an agreement with Khalid Al-Sudairy to franchise and open at least 40 Dixie Cream Donut Company stores in Saudi…

Boardwalk to open 30 new units

March 24, 2011

Columbia, Md.-based Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has finalized a master franchise deal with restaurant developer Lucky Patel to open more than 30 new…

El Pollo Loco rolls out new sides

March 24, 2011

Beginning March 28, Costa Mesa, Calif.-based El Pollo Loco is expanding its side dish menu with three new premium items – flame-grilled corn, sweet corn cake…

Sonic Drive-In tests mobile ordering

March 24, 2011

A large Sonic Drive-In franchise group is running a 71-unit pilot program to test an online and mobile ordering program provided by OLO Online Ordering.

Technomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases

March 24, 2011

Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…

Study: Managers to hire, pay more in Summer '11

March 24, 2011

A newly released summer job survey commissioned by SnagAJob.com predicts that hiring managers with available jobs expect to be paying an average of $10.90 this…

McDonald’s testing frozen strawberry lemonade

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 24, 2011

McDonald’s has rolled out frozen strawberry lemonade in select markets throughout Florida and Georgia. The item is part of the McCafe beverage line up…

Commentary: Selling digital versus traditional menu boards

Operators have many legitimate questions -- from cost to reliability -- when it comes to digital signage boards.

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.