Sonic named top performing restaurant stock of 2012

January 24, 2013

ICR, an independent financial communications firm, today announced the 10 picks for the best restaurant stock of 2013 made by a slate of sell-side research…

McDonald's Canada named Marketer of the Year for transparency campaign

January 24, 2013

McDonald's Canada was recognized as the 2012 Marketer of the Year by Marketing magazine at a gala event held earlier this week.

McDonald's fish supply now 100-percent sustainable

January 24, 2013

McDonald's USA today announced that it will adopt the Marine Stewardship Council's blue ecolabel on its fish packaging in restaurants nationwide. The practice…

Subway sued over 'footlong' claim

January 24, 2013

A week after a photo went viral showing a Subway footlong actually measuring in at 11 inches, two New Jersey men have sued the company for false advertising.

Sonic deploys PeopleAnswers HR solution

January 24, 2013

PeopleAnswers has signed a software licensing agreement with Sonic. As part of the agreement, the 400 company-owned Sonic Drive-Ins will use the PeopleAnswers…

Next Dunkin' Donuts' K-Cup flavor: Caramel

January 24, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts continues to introduce limited-time flavors to its fledgling K-Cup lineup — from mocha to pumpkin. The latest flavor on the list is caramel.

Menu trends: Beef outsells seafood in 2012

January 24, 2013

Food dishes with protein (any type of meat or seafood) grew at a healthier clip in 2012, than food dishes without protein, according to GuestMetrics, which…

Subway's brand perception far outpaces QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell's perception gains are among the highest across all industries.

McDonald's 2013 plans include strong product pipeline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's strategy includes adding more 24-hour restaurants to broaden accessibility.

Culture trumps strategy: What I learned from Ben & Jerry's

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The company's employees connect emotionally in their communities and their group understands that waking up in the morning to do important work is not just…

Restaurant industry grew by nearly 4,500 units in 2012

January 23, 2013

There were 4,442 more restaurants in the U.S. in fall 2012 than there were in fall 2011, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…

Wendy's integrates site selection solution into IT system

January 23, 2013

Wendy's is integrating Esri Business Analyst with the restaurant's corporate IT systems. The web-based business GIS solution will be part of the company's…

Subway offers fans a chance to attend NYC fashion show

January 23, 2013

Australian snowboarder Torah Bright and world champion gymnast Nastia Liukin will walk the runway in The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show at New…

Cheba Hut plants itself near University of Wisconsin's campus

January 23, 2013

Cheba Hut will open its newest location on Jan. 26 at 453 Gillman St. in Madison, Wis. The restaurant will feature locally sourced beverages such as Spotted…

Disrupting restaurant operations: Why ShiftNote could explode in 2013

New tech may help restaurant managers communicate better with their staff.

Carl's Jr. commercial banned in New Zealand

January 22, 2013

A Carl's Jr. TV commercial has been banned in New Zealand by the country's Commercial Approvals Bureau (CAB). According to the New Zealand Herald, the decision…

Burger King introduces Philly chicken sandwich with BOGO deal

January 22, 2013

From now through Feb. 17, participating Burger King restaurants will feature the brand's classic original chicken sandwich and its specialty varieties…

Women's Foodservice Forum sets restaurant tour date

January 22, 2013

Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) announced the schedule of its Women Making Their Mark Tour which takes place during the Annual Leadership Development…

LYFE Kitchen names director of franchise development

January 22, 2013

LYFE Kitchen Restaurant has named Stacy Soderstrom as director of franchise development. Soderstrom will lead the charge of recruiting franchisee candidates to…

Cousins rolls out Italian-themed subs, bread

January 22, 2013

Cousins Subs is introducing two "Hot Italian" subs to its classic menu: the Meatlovers Meatball and the Chicken Pizzaz.