Restaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 13, 2012

After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same…

Cleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year

December 13, 2012

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food…

McDonald's Happy Meal promotion features Moshi Monsters

December 13, 2012

Starting Dec. 14, Moshi Monsters will be featured as the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion throughout North America. The program will give fans a chance to…

Quick-service catering services projected for significant growth

December 13, 2012

A recent report from marketing research firm Technomic projects large gains in the social catering space for limited-service restaurants. Consumers' use of…

Jersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska

December 13, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…

Burger King plans aggressive expansion in Mexico

December 13, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. have signed a joint venture which will significantly expand the brand's presence in Mexico.

Carl's Jr. same-store sales up nearly 6 percent

December 12, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced its third fiscal quarter financial results, ended Nov. 5.

21 business security tips for the holidays

A lot of cash is exchanged at restaurants during the holiday season, making them a target for robbery.

Restaurant promotions mark 12.12.12

December 12, 2012

Because today's date — 12.12.12 — is the last major numerical date using the Gregorian or Christian calendar until Jan. 1, 3001, some restaurant brands are…

Performance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods

December 12, 2012

Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…

Founder of Taco Cabana dies

December 12, 2012

Taco Cabana founder Felix Stehling died Monday. He was 87.

Burger King extends Whopper promotion

December 12, 2012

Due to popular demand, Burger King is bringing back its 55-cent deal in honor of the Whopper's 55th anniversary. From Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, customers who…

Sonic apple slices recalled over Listeria concern

December 12, 2012

Ohio-based Freshway Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 6,600 pounds of sliced apples due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food…

Cinnabon marks 1,000th location milestone

December 12, 2012

Cinnabon Inc. opened its 1,000th bakery this week at the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. The company's first bakery also opened in Washington State, in the…

Cold Stone Creamery launches catering program

December 12, 2012

Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new catering program at select locations nationwide. The new catering service includes five new miniature novelties — Cake…

Digital menu provider upgrades software

December 12, 2012

Noventri, a digital menu provider, has updated its Noventri Suite digital signage/menu software. The most impressive feature of the new release, Version 2.6…

Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators

December 12, 2012

A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.

Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.

Check average UP with waist line DOWN ...

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering a discount to anyone who has half of their entrée boxed for take-home immediately when served avoids the dreaded sharing of one dish and also promotes…

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…