News & Media
Chinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
read nowRally's Ohio renovations led by Contracting Solutions LLC
December 21, 2012
Contracting Solutions LLC was selected by Checkers Drive In Restaurants Inc., parent company of Rally's restaurants, to be the general contractor for major…
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Fiscal Cliff stagnation holding back pace of franchise growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
According to a franchise business leader survey, 31 percent of franchisees and 20 percent of franchisors plan to cut jobs to get under the Affordable Care…
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How to share your good menu news in 2013
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
There are now several mobile apps restaurants can use to communicate their allergy-friendly menus to consumers.
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Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous
December 20, 2012
People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.
read nowAtlanta McDonald's Operators Association names new president
December 20, 2012
Businessman JM Owens, owner of eight McDonald's units in the Greater Atlanta area, will be assuming the role of president of the Greater Atlanta McDonald's…
read nowTaco Bueno receives $23M investment
December 20, 2012
Prospect Capital Corporation announced that it has provided $23.2 million of secured debt financing for the recapitalization of TB Corp., parent company of the…
read nowDunkin' Brands rolls out Nestle Waters bottled water systemwide
December 20, 2012
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, and the National DCP, the company's supply chain partner, has named Nestle…
read nowKrispy Kreme app generates 42 million searches in first year
December 20, 2012
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the first anniversary of its Hot Light App, which launched Dec. 19, 2011. Since it came on the market, the mobile app has generated…
read nowUK's QSR segment gets a boost from recession-weary consumers
December 20, 2012
The quick-service restaurant segment in the United Kingdom is showing signs of growth amidst that country's recession. According to new research from…
read nowChina's restaurant visits up by double digits in Q3
December 20, 2012
The NPD Group just released its third quarter global restaurant industry report, which reflects each's geography's economy. For example, during Q3, China…
read nowMcDonald's ends year as top-performing restaurant stock
December 20, 2012
Fortune 500 just announced its list for the top-performing stocks in 2012. Nearly 80 percent of companies posted gains this year, with about 60 percent posting…
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The workforce structure debate of 2013: part time vs. full time
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
Several elements will cause employers to revisit their workforce structure in 2013, including growth, regulation changes and labor cost increases.
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Can innovation salvage Darden Restaurants?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Innovation always guarantees an increase in shareholder value, as well as highly motivated employees.
read nowCinnabon sends care packages to deployed troops
December 19, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. raised more than $56,000 during its month-long fundraiser for partner Operation Gratitude. The effort is part of Cinnabon's third annual "Hugs…
read nowWendy's supporting foster children through sponsorship, Twitter
December 19, 2012
To support children in foster care, Wendy's is sponsoring CBS Television Network's 14th Annual "A Home for the Holidays," a program focused on stories from…
read nowTaco Bell introduces two products to the value menu
December 19, 2012
Taco Bell has announced the introduction of two national products — the 99-cent Loaded Grillers and the Variety Taco 12 Pack — to the brand's value menu.
read nowSubway to launch 6th annual kids' fitness campaign in January
December 19, 2012
Subway is now promoting its "Random Acts of Fitness for Kids" program, set to kick off in January. The national program is in its sixth year and is designed to…
read nowAnother KFC franchisee adopts automated oil management solution
December 19, 2012
KBP Foods, which owns 163 KFC restaurants across the U.S., has installed the automated oil management system from Restaurant Technologies Inc.
read nowDunkin' Donuts Twitter contest focuses on holiday fashion
December 19, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has launched its HoliDDay Fashions Twitter & Instagram contest, inviting people to send photos of themselves in their favorite holiday garb…
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