Rita's opens first store in Lone Star State

May 28, 2009

TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Italian Ice has announced the company has opened its first store in Texas. The Bedford, Texas, location is the first of two Rita's to…

Marble Slab pairs with Top Chef contestants for celebrity sundaes

May 27, 2009

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery is reconnecting with its chef-driven roots this summer with the help of Top Chef season five's contestants Fabio Viviani, Carla…

Dunkin', Krispy Kreme to offer free donuts on National Donut Day

May 27, 2009

Donut brands Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are celebrating National Donut Day, June 5, with giveaway offers. Dunkin' Donuts is marking that day with the…

Economy not stopping McDonald's

May 27, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. expects to continue its momentum despite the recession, CEO Jim Skinner told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.

Popeyes sees Q1 comps improve, net income fall

May 27, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported an increase in systemwide sales of 1.1 percent, compared to an increase of…

Chick-fil-A to open first store in Chicago area

May 27, 2009

Chicago Tribune/The Stew blog: As Chick-fil-A works out the details for its first Chicago-area location, blogger Kevin Pang looks into the nostalgic response…

Sonic, Jack in the Box announce conference participation

May 27, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that the company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences, including: Goldman Sachs 2009 Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant…

Chick-fil-A adds Peach Milkshake as summer LTO

May 27, 2009

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is adding a new peach flavor to its line of Hand-Spun Milkshakes for the summer. The Peach Milkshake will be offered as a limited-time…

ASK THE EXPERTS: How can restaurant operators leverage online ordering?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 27, 2009

Online ordering is taking over the restaurant industry as another way operators can add brand value. Valerie Killifer, senior editor of QSRweb's sister site…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?

May 27, 2009

The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…

ASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?

May 27, 2009

According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…

NRA Show: Yowza!! offers iPhone mobile coupon app

Greg Grunberg, CEO of Yowza!! and star of NBC's Heroes, discusses how consumers and restaurateurs can benefit from the coupon application, which is also…

Webinar: Seven ways to cut costs with retail systems integration and roll-outs

Retail technology like digital signage and next-generation POS can generate revenue, increase efficiency and satisfy customers – but it also requires…

Webinar: Serve up sales increases through online ordering

Everyone knows that online ordering is becoming an increasingly important part of the restaurant business. In these tough economic times, however, restaurant…

Burger King crafts three more better-for-you kids' meals

May 26, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced it has added to its BK Kids Meals offerings to bring to four the number of kids meal options that meet the company's…

CKE Q1 blended-store comps continue decline

May 26, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated blended same-store sales for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands were down 3.5 percent for period…

Yum! Brands adds price to cash tender offer

May 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, has announced that it has priced its cash tender offer to purchase up to…

NPD finds kids' meal popularity affected by economy

May 26, 2009

CHICAGO — It appears that today's kids are no longer won over by a toy nestled between their chicken nuggets and fries, or with the kids' menu, according to…

McDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes

May 26, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…

TacoTime launches spokesperson lookalike contest

May 26, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As the company launches its new Web site and Facebook Fan page, TacoTime also is introducing an online contest in search of people who look…