QSRweb.com's most popular stories of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

This year, readers were interested in menu trends, marketing campaigns, restaurant designs and emerging technologies.

Consumers have an appetite for mGifting

Once someone is mGifted a stored gift card, it is the ideal time to convert them into a consistent mobile user.

Wendy's spices up value menu with two new offerings

December 23, 2013

Wendy's is responding to consumer demand for more spice by adding two new spicy items to its Right Price Right Size value menu. The Spicy Chipotle Crispy…

Taco Republic to serve Kansas City homeless this week

December 23, 2013

Taco Republic and the Taco Republic Truck will deliver and serve tacos and sides to those at the Kansas City (Mo.) Rescue Mission Men's Center Tuesday at noon.

Urbanspoon examines top dining trends of the year

December 20, 2013

Urbanspoon has released its Top Dining Trends of 2013 report, taking a look at the biggest dining trends of the year based on a survey of food bloggers and…

LiveDeal goes live in LA

December 20, 2013

The geo-location platform LiveDeal Inc. announced that it has launched in the Los Angeles market.

Two trends in one: Subway introduces jalapano cheddar bread

December 20, 2013

Subway is hitting on two of this year's top QSR trends — spicy and unique bread offerings — with its release of the new jalapeno cheddar bread. The bread will…

N.J. Burger King units plan LED light installation

December 20, 2013

Energy Saving Solutions USA announced that Parade Enterprises LLC's 46 Burger King restaurant locations across New Jersey will install the company's Forever…

Taco Bell's Live Más store now open for shoppers

December 20, 2013

For the first time, Taco Bell is offering brand apparel and accessories at its new Live Más store.

McDonald's closing Japan units, navigating excess chicken wing supply

December 20, 2013

McDonald's struggles with its Japan business have been going on for years. In 2010, for example, the company closed more than 400 stores. Now, the Golden…

KFC's fast casual concept preps for second location

December 20, 2013

Yum! Brands is planning to open a second KFC eleven location in early 2014, also in Louisville, Ky. KFC eleven, a fast casual spinoff of the KFC brand, debuted…

Groupon launches last minute holiday gifting solutions

December 20, 2013

Groupon announced the launch of two new solutions that the company said are aimed at helping out last-minute shoppers: Grouponvelope and the digital gift…

What's on the menu for 2014? Restaurant execs make their predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Snacking innovation, sausage and Southern influences on the QSR radar.

Using technology to scale your restaurant catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Today's POS systems have not been built with the right business logic needed for the catering market.

Jack in the Box Franchise Association names new board members

December 19, 2013

The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association today announced the formation of a new board of directors to represent the current 1,711 restaurants and 10…

Popeyes' parent completes refinancing

December 19, 2013

Popeyes' parent company AFC Enterprises Inc. this week announced the completion of a new, five-year $125 million revolving credit facility. At closing, the…

Hobart Center announces sustainability grant program

December 19, 2013

The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…

Carvel rolls out holiday signatures

December 19, 2013

Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:

Middleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls

December 19, 2013

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…

Burger King signs up for FIBA New Zealand sponsorship

December 19, 2013

Burger King has signed a four-year partnership with Basketball New Zealand to introduce FIBA 3X3 to the country.