Wendy's to begin using eggs from cage-free chickens

May 25, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After lengthy discussions with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Wendy's has announced that it is starting to use eggs from…

KFC pleased with grilled chicken sales

May 25, 2009

The Denver Post: KFC president Roger Eaton said the roller coaster of attention from the failed Oprah Winfrey-endorsed Kentucky Grilled Chicken coupon…

Yum! Brands franchisee deploys XFormity solution

May 25, 2009

DALLAS — XFormity Technologies, provider of restaurant analytical and reporting solutions, has deployed its Business Intelligence solution across Yum! Brands…

Study finds link between kids' fast-food diet and school performance

May 25, 2009

The Times Educational Supplement: A study conducted by Vanderbilt University has found a correlation between a diet high in fast food and lower academic test…

Wendy's to expand to Singapore

May 25, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has signed a development agreement with Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd. to build and operate Wendy's restaurants in Singapore…

KFC manager recognizes robber as fired employee

May 25, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal: A manager at a Memphis, Tenn., KFC recognized a masked man attempting to rob the store as an employee who had been fired the…

Chick-fil-A continues to peck away at breakfast market share

With product giveaways and a marketing push, the chain works to convince consumers that chicken is not just for dinner anymore.

McDonald's USA in joint sustainability study of laying-hen housing

May 21, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA is entering into a commercial-scale study along with leading animal welfare scientists, academics, non-government…

Burger brands announce conference participation

May 21, 2009

Burger King Holdings Inc. and Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. have announced that the companies will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2009 Lodging, Gaming…

Gold Star Chili to offer U.S. military Welcome Home receptions

May 21, 2009

CINCINNATI — Gold Star Chili will honor the men and women in all branches of the United States military who serve our country with "Welcome Home" receptions…

Taco John's moves to social media marketing

May 21, 2009

Casper Star-Tribune (Wyo.): Taco John's is responding to Generation Y and Generation X by adding a new electronics strategy to its media arsenal.   Taco…

Ask the Experts: How can product giveaways expand brand awareness?

May 21, 2009

Rita's Italian Ice has been giving away a free cup of regular-sized Italian ice to all customers on the first day of spring since it was founded 17 years ago.

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

Whataburger pulls out of Central Florida

May 21, 2009

The Tampa Tribune: Corpus Christi, Texas-based Whataburger will close all 14 Whataburger locations in Central Florida May 31 after an unsuccessful turnaround…

Carvel looks forward as it celebrates past

May 21, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: As Carvel Ice Cream prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary next week, the company hopes it has found the right balance…

Ask the Experts: What pitfalls should brands avoid when implementing a one-day giveaway?

May 21, 2009

As brands compete for an increasingly limited share of consumers' dining dollars, one-day product giveaways are being used more frequently to add the…

Ask the Experts: What is the advantage of deploying a POS provider's online ordering solution?

May 21, 2009

As more independent companies spring up to provide online ordering solutions, finding one that interfaces with a store's point-of-sale system can be a…

From the floor of the 2009 NRA Show

QSRweb talks with a variety of vendors showcasing their new products at the show, which wrapped up May 19. 

NRA Show: Drop Bottom Baskets promos ease of use

Matt Hastings, regional sales manager for D&S; Metal Designs, demonstrates for QSRweb its fryer basket solution. With a push of a button, product is dispensed…

KFC Foundation announces college scholarship awards

May 20, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation has awarded scholarships to 75  incoming college freshmen in the fourth class of KFC Colonel's…