McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

NRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…

Tim Hortons expanding overseas

February 6, 2011

Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…

McDonald's CCO loses cancer battle

February 6, 2011

Jack Daly, chief communications officer for McDonald's Corporation, died Saturday at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.

Western-based Wendy’s tap PR firm

February 6, 2011

Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising and public relations agency, in partnership with InLine Media Incorporation, has been given the nod to represent…

Deluca Foundation names grant recipients

February 6, 2011

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to nearly 180 Connecticut organizations for the 13th year in a row.

Wienerschnitzel marks ‘der’ golden anniversary

February 6, 2011

This year marks the 50th anniversary for Wienerschnitzel and to commemorate the milestone, the chain is bringing back the “Der.”

Go fish: Jack in the Box rolls out combo deal

February 6, 2011

Jack in the Box is offering a limited time fish sandwich combo meal for $2.99 plus tax, just in time for the Lent season.

Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Restaurant social media experts for hire

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many companies are still outsourcing their social media needs versus adding to staff.

Be allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

Whataburger joins the cage-free movement

February 3, 2011

San Antonio-based Whataburger announced that it will switch to cage-free eggs this year. The Humane Society of the United States has applauded the chain’s…

EMN8 earns Red Herring Award

February 3, 2011

EMN8 Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for the restaurant industry, has been named as one of the Red Herring Global 100, an award that honors the most…

Thrill seekers: Cedar Point opening DQ Grill & Chill

February 3, 2011

The Cedar Point amusement park, located on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, attracts almost 3 million visitors each summer. Starting in May they’ll have the option…

Jack in the Box shakes things up

February 3, 2011

Jack in the Box restaurants has long featured the popular Oreo Cookie Shake. Starting today, the chain is cooling things down with the introduction of its new…

Quiznos inks franchise deal in India

February 3, 2011

Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in India. The agreement outlines plans for the development of five Quiznos…

Yum! Brands’ gets major boost from China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands is on a roll in every corner of the globe. The company reported a 2010 EPS growth of 17 percent, and a fourth quarter…

Dunkin’ Brands touts robust growth in 2010

February 2, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that its portfolio grew significantly in 2010.

No clowning around: Anti-Ronald McDonald campaign kicks off

February 2, 2011

Protestors gathered this week in Cedar Mill, Ore., to sign a petition asking McDonald’s to retire its famed Ronald McDonald mascot.