KFC rolls out low-calorie kids' meal

March 28, 2013

KFC has launched the Li'l Bucket Kids Meal. Packaged in a smaller version of KFC's iconic bucket, the offering includes a Kentucky Grilled Chicken drumstick…

SONIC selects new PR agency

March 28, 2013

Sonic Corp. today announced the selection of Cohn & Wolfe as its new public relations agency of record.

Canadian QSR group deploys MICROS solutions

March 28, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the implementation of its…

Checkers' development veteran joins Captain D's team

March 28, 2013

Captain D's has named Michael Arrowsmith as its new chief development officer. Arrowsmith previously served as senior vice president of Development at Checkers…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.

Sonic chief credits daypart promotions, media efficiency for positive sales

March 27, 2013

Sonic released its second fiscal quarter results earlier this week, which included a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent (without the…

Arby's testing house-made potato chips

March 27, 2013

Arby's is currently testing house-made potato chips with an expected rollout in May. According to Food Business News, the chips are thick-cut and made fresh…

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Burger King franchisee acquires six Taco Bell units

March 27, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.3 million to Ghai Management Services, a Burger King franchisee. The funding was used for the acquisition…

Great American Cookies expands presence in Puerto Rico

March 27, 2013

Great American Cookies announced it is expanding in Puerto Rico through multi-unit operators Dan Margolis, Carol Margolis and Wilson Castillo of A.M.A.

Jersey Mike's donating all sales to charity today

March 27, 2013

Today marks Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" and restaurants across the country will donate 100 percent of sales to 86 local charities as part of the campaign.

Popeyes franchisee deploys loss-prevention video service

March 27, 2013

Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Wali Enterprises, a Popeyes franchisee, is rolling out Envysion to all of its…

FishNet Security, former AMC CEOs named to Front Flip board

March 27, 2013

Loyalty marketing company Front Flip has named Peter Brown and Gary Fish, two business leaders from the entertainment and technology industries, to its board…

Wendy's introduces artisan flatbread sandwich platform

March 26, 2013

The chain will roll out a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes national TV advertising, digital and social media activities, a print campaign…

In-N-Out's Double Double Burger tops consumer ranking

March 26, 2013

The Double-Double Burger from In-N-Out was ranked the "Top Fast Food Burger" in a crowd-sourced ranking from more than 3,000 quick-service restaurant…

Empathica launches social media component for CEM solution

March 26, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to multi-unit restaurants, has added third-party feedback and enhanced text…

Popeyes recognizes top franchisees

March 26, 2013

Popeyes recently held its annual International Franchisee Conference in San Diego, where Harry Stafford, partner of Broford Corp., was named the chain's…

Subway recognized for fruit and vegetable messaging

March 25, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain was named an Industry Champion by the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

Culver's names new director of menu development

March 25, 2013

Kim Letizia has been named as director of Menu Development and executive chef at Culver's.