Online ordering provider guarantees client 200 percent-plus ROI

July 14, 2010

BigHoller is now offering a deal called "risk-free online ordering" for both domestic and international clients. Restaurants are guaranteed to generate more…

Taco John’s prototype has bikers, pedestrians in mind

July 14, 2010

A heavy trend in the quick-service restaurant industry is reimaging. McDonald's has been working on modernizing its indoor atmosphere for about four years and…

SEC clears NexCen Brands

July 14, 2010

The Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission has notified NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of two retail brands and five…

QSRs using less trans fat in cooking oils

July 14, 2010

As many Americans look to eat healthier, plenty of major QSRs have taken note. Research published this week by the University of Minnesota School of Public…

KFC tries to lure competitor employees with free sandwich

July 14, 2010

KFC is focusing on portable options as part of its turnaround plan and apparently hopes to leverage some of the buzz from its Double Down limited-time-offer…

Consolidated Distribution Corporation opens new redistribution center

July 14, 2010

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC), a QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions company, has opened a new redistribution center to…

NRA expands partnership with HealthyDiningFinder.com

July 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and Healthy Dining have expanded their partnership to promote the restaurant industry's efforts in offering healthier…

Making the right choice from the single-use ‘menu’

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Ever stare at a menu for an eternity and still find yourself unable to make a decision?  Maybe you weren’t sure of your own priorities that day or maybe you…

KFC continues to challenge Yum!'s U.S. sales

July 13, 2010

Yum! Brands is pleased that its operating profits are up across all divisions, even though same-store sales were down in the United States and up only …

Foodservice executives reveal surprising recovery drivers

July 13, 2010

Senior executives in the food and beverage industry see improved revenue and profitability this year and next, but caution that the jobs outlook in their…

Dunkin’ Donuts partners with SysAid Technologies Ltd.

July 13, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has started to implement SysAid IT – an internal helpdesk platform – to transform its IT department. The platform, developed by SysAid…

Baskin-Robbins opens 1,000 store in Japan

July 13, 2010

Baskin-Robbins seems to have figured out a tricky Japanese market. It recently marked the opening of its 1,000 store there. The grand opening at the new store…

June shows consumer spending growth to be slowing

July 13, 2010

Analysis completed by First Data Corp. showed consumers were slower to open their wallets in June, as compared May’s findings. The First Data SpendTrend tracks…

McDonald’s recognizes Frymaster for carbon footprint reduction

July 13, 2010

McDonald’s Corp.'s contribution to saving energy has been greatly aided by Frymaster, a Manitowoc Foodservice company.

NRA partners with nutrition analyzer groups to help with menu labeling

July 12, 2010

Members of the National Restaurant Association now have access to a best-in-class suite of nutrition-analysis providers at discounted rates to help them plan…

Suit claiming KFC coupon fraud moves forward

July 12, 2010

KFC hoped to generate a strong trial for its grilled chicken in May 2009 when it partnered with Oprah Winfrey for a downloadable coupon offer for a free meal.

BooneOakley launches first campaign for Bojangles'

July 12, 2010

Bojangles' Restaurants is combining old with the new in the first campaign created by its new by advertising agency BooneOakley. The campaign draws on old TV…

Mr. Goodcents, Grandy's parent each name new CEO

July 12, 2010

Two regional chains — sandwich brand Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas and chicken brand Grandy's — have named new chief executives this week, each pulling in…

McDonald's Real Fruit Smoothie line launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 12, 2010

McDonald's Corp. is retiring its fruit and walnut salad later this year, but it won't abandon fruit on the menu all together. Today, the company saw the…

Fish Tacos gaining popularity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 12, 2010

As more consumers crave healthier options at their favorite quick-service establishments, fish tacos have begun making their way onto menus. Long John Silver's…