Bojangles' franchisee recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

March 6, 2013

Acorn Food Group LLC, a Bojangles' franchise group based in Jasper, Ga., was recently honored with a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber…

Gluten-free requests reach new high

March 6, 2013

In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…

Quiznos franchisee inducted into International 100 Club

March 6, 2013

Quiznos' franchisee QSR International (QSR) opened its Quito, Ecuador, location, earlier this month, making QSR the first international Quiznos franchise group…

Effective marketing on a shoestring budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.

Marketing analytics on the visual Web: A Guide for restaurants

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Americans are embracing a trend of following their favorite restaurant brands on social media sites in a BIG way.

Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?

March 5, 2013

While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.

PeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding

March 5, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…

McDonald's Sweden deploys mobile payment solution

March 5, 2013

Seamless has entered into production agreement with McDonald's in Sweden that will allow restaurant guests to pay with their smartphones via SEQR, the mobile…

Carl's Jr. aiming for 300 Australian units

March 5, 2013

Carl's Jr. is ready to debut in the Australian market, with plans to open 300 stores within 10 to 15 years. According to Smart Company, the chain is currently…

Baskin-Robbins introduces March Madness-inspired flavor

March 5, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering Reese's Buzzer Beater ice cream as its March Flavor of the Month. It features a combination of peanut butter and chocolate-flavored…

Good Times Restaurants' debt repayment paves way for acquisition

March 5, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced it has paid off all of its term debt after the closing of its most recent sale leaseback transaction.

McDonald's invests $6.5M in sustainable coffee program

March 5, 2013

McDonald's USA, McDonald's Canada and their franchisees are investing more than $6.5 million throughout the next four-and-a-half years in a technical…

Burger King Kids Meals feature Cut the Rope's Om Nom

March 5, 2013

ZeptoLab, developers of the game Cut the Rope, has launched a promotion with Burger King that features exclusive toys based on the game's character, Om Nom, as…

Dunkin' Donuts celebrates March with Irish Crème offerings

March 5, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating St. Patrick's Day season with new Irish Crème Donuts and Irish Crème Coffees, Lattes and Coolatta beverages.

The top 13 risks to restaurant operations

By having the correct equipment, protocol and training in place, a restaurant will limit its risk and perhaps even reduce Workers' Compensation costs.

Mobile apps strengthen brand-consumer relationships

A branded mobile app provides a direct link to loyal customers and provides new and powerful customer-level data.

Burger King franchisee rolls out automated oil management solution

March 4, 2013

Strategic Restaurants, which owns 292 Burger King locations across the U.S., tested Restaurant Technologies Inc. oil management solution in its Florida…

Pretzelmaker's Twisted Tuesday promo includes free drink

March 4, 2013

From now through the end of March, Pretzelmaker will host its Twisted Tuesday promotion that includes a free small fountain beverage with the purchase of any…

Krispy Kreme planting flag in Taiwan market

March 4, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Huan Hsin Co. Ltd. for the development of 10 Krispy Kreme…

Whataburger's spicy ketchup back by popular demand

March 4, 2013

In response to customers' demands, Whataburger is bringing back its spicy ketchup for a limited time beginning today.