Popeyes' president: The most successful brands focus on people development

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No matter how good a product tastes, if you don't have a good operations process, it's not going to work, exec says.

Five Canadian restaurant trends for 2014

November 15, 2013

When it comes to eating out, Canadian consumers' foodservice preferences continue to evolve with numerous implications for restaurant operators, according to…

Seattle's Best runs free coffee promotion for Black Friday workers

November 15, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee will help fuel the all-nighters being pulled by Black Friday retail workers.

Speed of service a priority for McDonald's in 2014

The company will focus investments on operational efficiencies, training initiatives and restaurant remodels.

Tillster names new technology officer

November 15, 2013

The newly-branded Tillster Inc. announced the addition of Phil Dixon as its chief technology officer. Dixon brings experience in high-volume systems and…

Military service members invited to culinary forum

November 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation will host 30 award-winning military service members at a week-long education program at The Culinary…

Burger King stares down McRib with rib sandwich promo

November 15, 2013

The QSR segment has had its burger wars and its coffee wars. Now we could be witnessing the beginning of the rib sandwich wars.

McDonald's testing mobile app in Australia

November 15, 2013

If you find yourself Down Under, hungry and packing an Android mobile device, McDonald's may have just what you need. The fast food chain, known as "Macca's…

Domino's founder expands military-themed burger concept to Tennessee

November 15, 2013

Gyrene Burger, a military-themed restaurant from Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza, has opened in Knoxville, Tenn.

McDonald's rolls out revamped Dollar Menu, tests burger customization process

November 15, 2013

Following a sneak peak of changes to the Dollar Menu during McDonald's 3Q earnings call in October, the company has rolled out the revamped value offerings as…

Push marketing that turns people on, not off

Treating push marketing the way you handle TV and radio advertising will not work.

Tim Hortons pitches in for Philippines disaster relief

November 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced that it will make a $100,000 donation to support emergency disaster relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon…

Granbury Solutions launches tablet-based POS

November 15, 2013

Granbury Solutions, a provider of POS systems for restaurants, has launched Thr!ve Point-of-Sale for tablets, which the company said is aimed toward casual…

Improve kitchen production efficiency to grow restaurant catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

You must adopt a 'manufacturing mentality' for your restaurant catering operation.

McDonald's donating to Philippines disaster relief efforts

November 14, 2013

McDonald's Corporation will contribute to Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts with a donation of $300,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross…

Krystal's anniversary party proved successful

November 14, 2013

As part of Krystal's anniversary celebration on Oct. 24., customers from Chattanooga to Jacksonville were able to purchase Krystals for a quarter and Cheese…

Taco John's new franchise plan designed for growth

November 14, 2013

Taco John's International announced a new franchise agreement that the company said is business-friendly and will help both existing and new franchisees grow.

Cousins helping refugees acclimate to community

November 14, 2013

The Cousins Subs Make it Better Foundation has awarded a grant to the Winnebago County Literacy Council in Oshkosh, Wis., to sponsor its "Healthy Eating in the…

Isis opens its mobile wallet to the rest of the US

November 14, 2013

It's official: Isis is going nationwide. After fits and starts, including pilot programs in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, the carrier-led consortium is…

Yum! Brands directs $1.5 million to Philippine hunger relief

November 14, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced that it is directing $1.5 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by the recent…