Spring deals, LTOs in full swing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs take advantage of St. Patrick's Day, Easter themes for new menu introductions.

Bojangles' sponsoring NASCAR Sprint Cup race

March 16, 2012

Bojangles' has signed on to be the title sponsor of South Carolina's only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The…

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

KFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India

March 16, 2012

KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…

Burger King beginning to see turnaround effects

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December was a strong month for the chain, buoyed by the launch of soft serve ice cream, new french fries and the BK Crown Program geared toward kids.

Baskin-Robbins eyeing California expansion

March 15, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is seeking franchisees in the San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., areas as it expands its footprint throughout the next several years.

Dunkin' Donuts testing fruit juice sparkler beverage line

March 15, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' fans in the Tampa, Fla., market are getting a sneak peak at a new trio of beverages that could potentially be rolled out nationwide.

Popeyes celebrates 40th anniversary with Bonafide deal

March 15, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., invites guests to help celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special deal of eight pieces of its…

TCBY plans 200-store Texas expansion

March 15, 2012

TCBY is expanding its footprint in Texas and is hosting a franchise event to celebrate the opening of its newest self-serve location.

Is your restaurant stuck in a monkey trap?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

From switching out the décor to updating technology, restaurateurs must take chances to keep their business fresh.

Arby's celebrates St. Patrick's Day as 'O'rb's,' offers Reuben BOGO

March 14, 2012

Arby's is going all out for St. Patrick's Day, temporarily changing its name to "O'rb's" in its online channels, and offering two classic Reuben sandwiches for…

KFC's Chicken Pot Pie photo contest rewards nostalgia

March 14, 2012

KFC has introduced a "Bring Back a Classic" photo contest in celebration of its classic menu item, the Chunky Chicken Pot Pie.

McDonald's awards suppliers for sustainable practices

March 14, 2012

McDonald's has named its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners, which includes a list of 51 partners recognized for improving food sources, the…

Krispy Kreme gets creative with new egg-shaped doughnuts

March 14, 2012

Krispy Kreme has rolled out two new egg-shaped treats to celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Universal Pictures' Easter-themed family comedy HOP, from the…

Would YOU resist a robber?

The young manager knelt in front of the safe, a thousand thoughts cluttering his head. His fingers were nearly frozen with fear as he fumbled with the…

Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

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

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.

Serving sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…

Poor employee feedback leads to poor customer service

If you establish a system, perhaps weekly, to keep track of your employees' feedback, it proves that you care.

Wendy's Hot 'N Juicy burgers earn innovation award

March 13, 2012

Wendy's was honored with a COEX National Culinary/Operations Innovation Award for the launch of its Dave's Hot 'N Juicy Cheeseburgers.

Baskin-Robbins targets Canada for expansion

March 13, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is expanding its franchise locations across Canada with an initial focus on Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.