Wendy's CMO joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption board

July 20, 2012

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has elected Craig Bahner to join its board of trustees. Bahner is the chief marketing officer at The Wendy's Company.

Subway NZ hosting gift card design competition

July 20, 2012

Subway New Zealand has introduced an "Our Card's Your Canvas" competition encouraging fans to design their own Subway gift card.

Culver's awards nearly $300K in employee scholarships

July 20, 2012

Culver's VIP (Very Important Partners) Scholarship Program has awarded $295,000 to further the education of 246 team members nationwide in 2012.

Doritos Locos Tacos lift Yum! Brands second quarter sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell's same-store sales growth up 13 percent in the U.S.

Quiznos names new CEO, CMO

July 19, 2012

Quiznos has announced the appointment of Stuart K. Mathis as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective July 30, 2012. Additionally…

Jack in the Box goes retro with new malted shakes

July 19, 2012

Now available for a limited time, Jack in the Box is expanding its line of Real Ice Cream Shakes with two flavors of Malted Crunch Shakes – vanilla and…

Popeyes' updated website includes social media portal

July 19, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., launched its redesigned website today at www.popeyes.com. The updated site includes improvements…

Baskin-Robbins closing manufacturing plant in Ontario

July 19, 2012

In October, Baskin-Robbins will close its Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, manufacturing plant and shift production to existing partner suppliers. Production of…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries launches mobile loyalty program

July 19, 2012

Cardagin Networks Inc., a provider of Mobile Relationship Management (MRM) platforms, has announced that it has partnered with Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and…

Burger King rolls out soft serve platform in Canada

July 19, 2012

Burger King restaurants in Canada have introduced hand-spun shakes, premium sundaes and traditional soft serve cones.

TCBY's three new flavors named by Facebook fans

July 19, 2012

TCBY is now featuring a non-fat, non-dairy Pomberry Sorbet throughout July. The chain also will introduce a new non-fat Black Cherry soft serve frozen yogurt…

Chick-fil-A responds to 'anti gay' Facebook criticism

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brand's Facebook page dominated by this conversation.

Chick-fil-A president's comments ignite Facebook firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2012

The latest reports showing Chick-fil-A's financial commitment to organizations that are considered anti-gay have ignited plenty of controversy and calls for a…

Credit Card Skimming – A business and customer nightmare

"Hey man; how do like your job at that fast food place?"

How food trucks started a retail revolution

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Citing the success of the food truck segment, numerous retailers have launched retail trucks, selling everything from shoes to flowers.

McDonald's declines Olympic tax break

July 18, 2012

London's Olympic Games sponsors headquartered outside of the United Kingdom are eligible for a tax exemption, but McDonald's has declined the benefit.

Taco Bell buzz falls flat with Cantina Bell menu

July 18, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos national launch in March helped give the chain the biggest improvement in consumer perception in the QSR category in the first half…

Burger King franchisee contracts facility maintenance provider

July 18, 2012

FM Facility Maintenance, a provider of integrated facilities solutions including facility service, intelligent energy and construction management, was awarded…

Submarina plans to open 100 locations in Houston area

July 18, 2012

Submarina California Subs recently moved its corporate headquarters to Houston and area developer Robert Pina plans to open 100 locations in the area…

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day ready for seventh year

July 18, 2012

Dairy Queen restaurants in the U.S. and Canada are preparing for the company's annual Miracle Treat Day July 26.