Krispy Kreme plans expansion into Singapore

October 4, 2012

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Star360 Group for the development of 15 Krispy Kreme franchise…

Taco Bell closing perception gap on Chipotle

October 4, 2012

Earlier this week hedge fund investor David Einhorn announced he was shorting Chipotle in part because of perception gains made by Taco Bell. Einhorn has been…

Tasti D-Lite debuts fall flavors

October 4, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has launched two new limited-time fall flavors. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie will be available through mid-November. Tasti D-Lite is also offering…

Pollo Tropical names VP of operations to elevate customer service

October 4, 2012

Pollo Tropical has announced the promotion of Vicky Timmer to the newly created position of vice president of Operations.

Yum! Brands launches employee volunteer program

October 4, 2012

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has launched a global initiative aimed at empowering the company's more than 1.4 million associates to…

Smaller chains need mobile, too

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As consumers become more comfortable with mobile payments, restaurant owners are looking for inexpensive ways to provide them.

Dunkin CEO optimistic about mobile initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wells Fargo Securities Summit, Nigel Travis touts product pipeline, K-cup promotions.

The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

Arby's apologizes to the State of Iowa

October 3, 2012

Arby's new ad campaign, "Slicing Up The Truth About Freshness," has offended some Iowa residents and has prompted an apology and a revised commercial from the…

Quiznos names president of international business to grow brand

October 3, 2012

Quiznos today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International.

McDonald's restaurants host children's toothbrush collection drives

October 3, 2012

In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, McDonald's Restaurants in Philadelphia are holding toothbrush collection drives throughout October. As part of the…

QSRs introduce Halloween-themed treats

October 3, 2012

Plenty of QSRs are taking advantage of the Halloween marketing calendar with themed product launches available through October.

Burger King Scholars Program launches fall fundraiser

October 3, 2012

Burger King's charitable arm, The McLamore Foundation, has launched its annual fall fundraiser in support of the company's Scholars Program.

Subway introduces sandwich-inspired chopped salads

October 3, 2012

Subway welcomed October with the launch of its new Tuscan Chicken Melt. Footlongs of the new sandwich are available for $6.

Report: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter

October 3, 2012

Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Some of the industry's biggest names will speak at this year's summit.

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Exec Summit

Monkey Media's Erle Dardick weighs in on why operators can't miss this year's Summit.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Using social media conversations to foster brand awareness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Most online conversations are positive; however customer service is an easy point of contention.

MICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants

October 2, 2012

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