Tim Hortons Camp Day raises money for disadvantaged kids

June 3, 2013

Tim Hortons Camp Day is set for June 5. On that day, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners donate all proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Horton…

Report shows rising median age of QSR employees

June 3, 2013

According to a new report from People Report and Black Box Intelligence, the restaurant industry experienced job growth and increased starting salaries for…

CMO Klein leaves Arby's

June 3, 2013

Less than two years after being named chief marketing officer of Arby's, Russ Klein is leaving the company to "pursue other opportunities."

Bojangles implements online POS training program

June 3, 2013

Tortal, an Ingage Consulting company that specializes in online training solutions, recently announced a test agreement with Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc. to…

Taylor Company hosting ice cream training course

June 3, 2013

Known for its innovations in the frozen dessert and beverage industry, Taylor Company is co-sponsoring "Tharp & Young on Ice Cream." a five-day technical…

Fasta Pasta deploys digital menu boards in new mall location

June 3, 2013

Australian quick-service restaurant chain Fasta Pasta has deployed digital menu boards from digital signage provider Just Digital Signage at its newest…

Share Our Strength acknowledges restaurants for commitment to ending childhood hunger

June 3, 2013

Industry leaders, restaurateurs, chefs, anti-hunger advocates and policymakers gathered Sunday to honor individuals, organizations and businesses for their…

Operations, marketing lead to strong sales at Krispy Kreme

May 31, 2013

Krispy Kreme's first quarter was impressive — an 11.4 percent same-store sales increase at company stores, 11 percent revenue growth, a 33 percent profit jump…

CEO: Popeyes' remodeling efforts contribute to positive guest experience

May 31, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen this week announced another strong quarter, including a system-wide sales increase of 10.2 percent.

Square Cash – A money transfer game changer?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Square strives to make financial transactions simple enough so that the average person on the street can participate.

Will craft beers increase limited-service occasions with Millennials?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

As QSRs and fast casual concepts race to remain relevant to Millennial consumers, some restaurants are looking to beer for help. Of course, they’re not looking…

The Hokey-Pokey approach to security and safety

When business priorities require our attention, the security and safety priorities may slide down the list when they are not ingrained into the culture as core…

Restaurant operators' optimism hits a 10-month high

May 31, 2013

Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

Taco John's aims to double store count

May 31, 2013

Taco John's International has named Shawn Eby as its new vice president of Operations. He joins the Wyoming-based QSR with 26 years of experience in the…

Popeyes franchisee raises $670K to fight Musclar Dystrophy

May 31, 2013

The Sailormen Inc. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Golf Classic has raised more than $670,000 to help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and those affected…

Dunkin' Donuts pushes beverages for National Doughnut Day

May 31, 2013

On June 7, National Doughnut Day, Dunkin' donuts will offer guests a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage.

Restaurant chains expected to raise prices later this year

May 31, 2013

A new study conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference shows that chain restaurants are planning to raise menu prices later this year.

Mobile engagement helps Auntie Anne's exceed sweepstakes expectations

May 31, 2013

Auntie Anne's Honey Whole Grain Sweepstakes, a branded multichannel campaign created to drive awareness of the new honey whole grain pretzel, drew more than…

Quiznos' BBQ subs mark chef's culinary debut

May 31, 2013

Quiznos new Executive Chef Nick Graff has launched his first two products just in time for summer — the Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork Sub and the Southern BBQ Pulled…

Dairy Queen S'mores Blizzard tests 'off the charts'

May 31, 2013

Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants debuted the S'mores Blizzard this week.