Tim Hortons testing WiFi

June 27, 2012

Some Tim Hortons restaurants are currently testing wireless Internet services for its customers.

Jack in the Box president joins Big Brothers/Big Sisters board

June 27, 2012

Leonard "Lenny" Comma, president and chief operating officer of Jack in the Box Inc., has joined the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year

June 27, 2012

Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.

KFC Colonel's Scholars introduces employee scholarship

June 27, 2012

KFC has announced an employee scholarship program for 2012. For the first time, the KFC Foundation will award 300 $1,500 scholarships to current employees. The…

Carl's Jr. restaurants retrofitted with energy-efficient motors

June 27, 2012

Blue Earth Inc., an energy efficiency and renewable energy services company, has announced that it has completed the installation of 1,655 energy efficient EC…

McDonald's names Happy Meal Chefs contest winners

June 27, 2012

Sarah Ralston, 11, of New Albany, Ohio, and Elayna Saley, 8, of Salt Lake City, Utah, recently submitted winning stories about nutritious family mealtime to…

Cousins' continues Phoenix expansion with new franchisee

June 27, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced that a new store will open in the Greater Phoenix, Ariz., area in 2012, with franchisee Bert Greer. Greer recently…

McDonald's previews technology features at Olympic restaurants

In anticipation of large crowds, the flagship McDonald's includes seating for 1,500, including 70 seats on a second floor balcony with a view of the Olympic…

Burger King hosting original chicken sandwich deal

June 26, 2012

This weekend, in celebration of the 4th of July, Burger King restaurants nationwide will offer all guests the BK Original Chicken Sandwich for $1.04 each. The…

White Castle rolls out three BBQ Sliders

June 26, 2012

White Castle is bringing back BBQ Sliders for a limited time only. From June 29 to Sept. 4, the BBQ Pulled Pork Slider will be offered, along with the new BBQ…

Report: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits

June 26, 2012

In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…

Pollo Tropical signs multiunit agreement in Guatemala

June 26, 2012

Pollo Tropical has entered into an exclusive multi-unit franchise agreement in Guatemala with a newly formed foodservice company, represented by José Garcés…

Toronto Krispy Kreme shop features new bakery items

June 26, 2012

A new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has opened in Toronto. Fans are invited to a grand opening celebration June 28 at 7 a.m., that will include sampling and…

Hardee's adds trio of chicken tender sandwiches

June 26, 2012

Hardee's has expanded its line-up of hand-breaded chicken tenders, with three new varieties of sandwiches. Now available at all Hardee's locations, the…

Customer service improvements lead to 8.5 percent sales gain at Captain D's

June 26, 2012

Captain D's rejuvenation efforts have continued through the second quarter of 2012. The 527-unit chain has reported an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase at…

Canadian court orders Dunkin' Donuts to pay $16.4M in franchisee suit

June 26, 2012

After a legal proceeding that lasted nine years, the Superior Court of Québec's Justice Daniel H. Tingley ordered Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs…

Meal credits

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Many restaurant owners who offer free meals to their employees are unaware that they are entitled to a minimum wage meal credit for each employee.

McDonald's flagship Olympic restaurant

McDonald's has shared an advanced preview of its flagship Olympic Park restaurant for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which is the largest…

McDonald's Olympics restaurants

McDonald's offered a sneak peak of its four Olympics venue restaurants a month ahead of the London Games.

Commentary: McDonald's Skinner retiring with strong legacy in place

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO's list of accomplishments includes reimaged restaurants, McCafé launch.