Why one regional QSR chose a branded mobile payment app

Now, offering an app that replicates website content won't surprise and delight your customers, nor will accepting the same payment app as the cafe down…

NRA's Kids LiveWell more than doubles

July 23, 2013

Celebrating its two-year anniversary this week, the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to more than 41,000 restaurant…

Chefs, operators challenged to reduce calories in popular dishes

July 22, 2013

As part of the global Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever Food Solutions is confronting the issues of sustainability, food waste and food safety and…

SCS expands food safety service offerings

July 22, 2013

Global Services, a provider in third-party auditing and certification of food quality and food safety claims, has expanded food safety services for producers…

Gluten-free suppliers find the missing flavor piece

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After jumping the availability, affordability and flavor hurdles, gluten-free adopters now just need to figure out the safety component.

QSR workers walk off the job amidst heat wave conditions

July 22, 2013

Employees at a Chicago area Dunkin' Donuts and a New York City McDonald's claim they were forced to work in dangerously high temperatures during last week's…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off X-Men promotion

July 22, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants and 20th Century Fox, announced a promotional partnership for the…

McDonald's CEO: 'We expect remainder of 2013 to remain challenging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to pricing adjustments, McDonald's anticipates new product news and 'more suggestive' selling strategies at the order point to encourage trials.

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

McDonald's issues quarterly dividend

July 19, 2013

McDonald's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents per share of common stock payable on Sept. 17 to shareholders of record at…

Arby's co-op selects redistribution services provider

July 19, 2013

As more quick-service chain brands look to redistribution to reduce costs and optimize supply chains, Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC)…

AllergyEats plans Food Allergy Conference for restaurateurs

July 19, 2013

AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide, will present its 2nd Annual Food Allergy Conference for Restaurateurs: What Every Restaurant…

Fro.Zen.Yo signs franchise partners for rapid expansion

July 19, 2013

Fro.Zen.Yo has signed a new development agency franchise partner for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market to open 25 units. The first unit is set to open…

Sonic completes refinancing on portion of debt

July 19, 2013

Sonic Corp. has issued $155 million of 2013-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes in a private transaction. The net proceeds of the issuance will be applied to…

QSR franchisees provide testimonials for Direct Capital's financing program

July 19, 2013

A handful of quick-service franchisees at brands including Subway and Dairy Queen have participated in a video series to endorse their Direct Capital financing…

Former Google exec now leading Splick-it

July 19, 2013

Splick-it Inc, a provider of branded mobile apps and online ordering platforms for restaurants, announced this week that Vijay Bangaru has joined the…

Podcast: The Shift Toward Youtility Marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time glued to your smart phone.

Report: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June

July 18, 2013

According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…

Culver's awards $300K in scholarships to employees

July 18, 2013

This week, Culver's awarded nearly $300,000 in scholarships to further the education of 249 team members nationwide through the company's Very Important…

Arby's spotlights Classic Roast Beef for anniversary promotion

July 18, 2013

Arby's is celebrating its 49th anniversary celebration on July 23 by offering a coupon for its signature Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for 64 cents. Arby's…