Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

It's counterfeit! Now what do we do? - Part 3

Training your employees on how to detect counterfeit, and what to do when it occurs is an essential element of loss prevention and cash management plans.

Food innovation burnout at 33,528 feet

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term innovation is used more frivolously as it now implies a company is "agile" and "cool."

Dunkin' Donuts signs new Denver franchisee

May 31, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-store development agreement with new franchisees Buzz and Brad Calkins for 12 new restaurants in Denver.

Cousins Subs plans Florida debut

May 31, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced a new franchise agreement that will mark the brand's Florida debut this year. Franchisee Jack Evola, a Venezuelan…

KFC New Zealand adds pie to the menu

May 31, 2012

To mark the onset of winter in New Zealand, KFC has introduced a new pie to the menu.

Burger King sells 278 units to franchisee

May 31, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the completion of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation.

Customer demand prompts return of Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken salad

May 31, 2012

Back by popular demand and in time for the summer season, Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken Salad is now available in restaurants for a limited time only.

White Castle plans parfait launch

May 31, 2012

White Castle's Craver Nation loyalty program is hosting a "Slider Bombing" promotion, where fans can take pictures of other people and replace their head with…

American Roadside Burgers corporate offices to open in North Carolina

May 31, 2012

The second Charlotte, N.C., American Roadside will open June 9 in SouthPark. American Roadside opened its first Charlotte store in October of 2011, and this…

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

What are your brand standards?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Research shows that 96 percent of the nearly 31,000 menu items studied from chain restaurants failed to meet USDA recommendations for calories, sodium, fat and…

Drive-thru usage up, speed of service down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains add technology, double lanes to expedite orders.

Taco Bell adds Mountain Dew-based breakfast drink

May 30, 2012

Taco Bell is now featuring a new Mountain Dew-based breakfast drink for its FirstMeal menu. The MTN Dew A.M. is a mix of Mountain Dew and orange juice and is…

Whataburger among brands featured on Fast Food Mania

May 30, 2012

Whataburger will be one of three quick-service restaurants featured on the premiere episode of Fast Food Mania on June 3. The show will highlight Whataburger's…

Dunkin' Donuts signs new Alabama franchise group

May 30, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-store development agreement with new franchisee group, Star Restaurant Group, for nine new restaurants in…

A hiring road map: tips to navigate key trends in the hourly landscape

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Adapt your method of hourly hiring and retention to build a better approach that works with the trends instead of against them.

Exterior digital message boards on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One Dairy Queen operator yielded 10 percent sales increase after installation.

KFC Facebook fans get exclusive peak at The Colonel's autobiography

May 29, 2012

Beginning today, fans of KFC's Facebook Pages around the world can access content from the soon-to-be-released book, "Colonel Harland Sanders: The…

Dunkin' Brands sued for racial discrimination

May 29, 2012

An Indian American franchisee has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin' Brands for racial discrimination.