Chick-fil-A on 'Best Companies to Work For' list

December 12, 2013

Not having to work Sundays has its benefits, according to Glassdoor, which just released its 6th annual employee survey of the 50 best places to work. Landing…

Villa Enterprises debuts Mexican QSR concept

December 12, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., a multi-concept restaurant operator, has launched a new quick-serve concept, Tinta Mexicana, at the Arizona Mills…

Tim Hortons adds mobile payment options

December 12, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced new mobile payment options available through the brand's TimmyMe mobile app. The app, created to improve guest experience and speed…

Krispy Kreme marks Northern India debut

December 12, 2013

Two days after Krispy Kreme's debut in Taiwan, the company will also plant its flag in Northern India for the first time this week. Krispy Kreme will open its…

QSR's social media hits and misses in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are tapping into newer social channels, while some employees still don't grasp the consequences of sharing.

Restaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal

December 11, 2013

A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…

Charitable collections – Taking Scrooge out of the picture

Make sure your cash collection container is equipped with a lock with a controlled key.

Fransmart launches private equity firm to fuel restaurant growth

December 10, 2013

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched franchise programs for 5 Guys Burgers, Qdoba, Vapiano, Zpizza, Freshii and several other brands, has…

Dunkin' Donuts launches campaign via Google+ Hangout

December 10, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts will determine the winner of the #DDTopChef Recipe Contest via the brand's first-ever live Google+ Hangout.

Top QSR menu stories from 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dessert innovations and co-branding efforts moved into the spotlight this year.

Ventura Foods, Culinary Institute of America expand partnership

December 10, 2013

Leaders from The Culinary Institute of America and Ventura Foods have announced an expansion of their partnership built upon mutual dedication to the science…

Euromonitor releases list of top 5 non-alcoholic beverage trends

December 10, 2013

Market Research Company Euromonitor International has released a new e-book identifying the top five non-alcoholic drink trends in 15 countries throughout…

Customer feedback platform fights fake reviews

December 10, 2013

A new platform has launched to combat fake customer reviews on the Internet. The iTrueReview system is a reversal of the opt-in review process, and instead…

Wendy's franchisee acquires 4 more Florida units

December 10, 2013

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. today announced it has acquired four additional Wendy's restaurants in Jacksonville, Fla. The franchisee also began development…

KFC South Africa grows digital menu network to 5,000 screens

December 10, 2013

KFC's South Africa system, in partnership with One Digital Media, is on track to complete one of the largest digital menu board networks in the world…

Chick-fil-A testing mobile ordering, payment

December 10, 2013

Customers may soon be able to order and pay for their Chick-fil-A meal through their smartphones. According to CNBC, the chain is currently testing a mobile…

QSR drive-thrus getting a taste of mobile and digital signage

December 10, 2013

Toronto-based iSIGN Media Solutions Inc., a provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions, recently announced the delivery of its first Smart Player…

Krispy Kreme Facebook fans drive Day of the Dozens deal

December 10, 2013

As part of a Facebook post on Dec. 2, Krispy Kreme fans were invited to help the brand get 12,000 shares for its Day of the Dozens campaign, which would then…

Krispy Kreme to debut in Taiwan this week

December 10, 2013

Krispy Kreme will open its first store in Taiwan on Dec. 12. The new store will be the first of 10 planned Krispy Kreme stores in Taiwan throughout the next…

QSRs play off of Amazon's drone delivery announcement

December 10, 2013

The future of delivery may very well lie in drone technology, including food delivery.