Church's Chicken adds two SVPs to support global expansion

March 6, 2012

Church's Chicken CEO Jim Hyatt announced the appointments of Michael Mader, senior vice president, Global Strategy, Planning and Alliances, and John (Barry…

Del Taco streamlines operations with Kitchen Brains

March 6, 2012

In an effort to improve kitchen operations, Del Taco recently upgraded kitchen timers to Kitchen Brains' TT-500.

Jack in the Box franchisee receives funding to refinance debt

March 6, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $91 million senior agented credit facility to JIB Management Inc., a Jack in the Box and Denny's franchise company…

Popeyes names new president of U.S. operations

March 6, 2012

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has announced that U.S. chief operating officer Ralph W. Bower has been named…

Cousins Subs rolls out new menu boards

March 6, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has rolled out nearly 170 new indoor and outdoor menu boards to help establish consistency across the system and increase margins.

Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program

March 6, 2012

Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…

Culver's introduces Catch of the Day Facebook promotion

March 6, 2012

Culver's restaurants have launched the new "Catch of the Day" instant win promotion on Facebook to celebrate the chain's North Atlantic Cod Filet.

Scala introduces cloud-based analytics for QSRs

March 6, 2012

Scala Inc. has unveiled its new Scala Advanced Analytics, a cloud computing-based predictive analytics application for quick-service restaurants. The…

White Castle, Wal-Mart taps into spring break crowd

March 6, 2012

White Castle is teaming up with Wal-Mart to bring its original Slider to Panama City Beach, Fla., during spring break. The Wal-Mart Supercenter in Panama City…

Subway TV & Radio digital signage program expanding systemwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The programming highlights core menu items, in-store promotions and music for customers in the queue.

Popeyes' Undercover Boss episode leads to employee relief fund

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Popeyes' Louisiana Kitchen's chief talent officer Lynne Zappone went undercover to learn about what restaurant employees need to make them - and the company …

Yogurtland rolls out three limited edition flavors

March 5, 2012

Yogurtland has added three new limited edition flavors for March and April 2012.

El Pollo Loco debuts two new chicken burritos

March 5, 2012

El Pollo Loco has expanded its grilled chicken burrito line-up with the addition of the Roja Wet and Chicken Avocado burritos.

QSRs test 24-hour advertising measurement service

March 5, 2012

Phoenix Marketing International has introduced the AdPi (Advertising Performance Indicator) Express scorecard, which delivers key strategic and communication…

Del Taco recognizes top franchisees

March 5, 2012

California-based Del Taco recognized the achievements of several franchise owners and awarded this year's Top Taco at its recent franchisee conference.

McDonald's Happy Meal focus of new marketing campaign

March 5, 2012

McDonald's USA will introduce a new, national Happy Meal campaign this week, including TV ads promoting nutrition and active lifestyles. The campaign…

Arby's menu items get Eat This, Not That! approval

March 5, 2012

Arby's has announced an agreement with Eat This, Not That! — the Men's Health magazine book franchise — to license "Eat This" approved menu items via Rodale…

Managing a Workforce with Non-Integrated Point Solutions: The Risks

Spending less initially on workforce management solutions may end up costing a restaurant operator more in the long run.

Chick-fil-A’s big, gay predicament

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain has faced a few college campus rejections throughout the country.

Burger King adds new Chef's Choice burgers to the menu

March 2, 2012

Burger King Corp. has unveiled the new BK Chef's Choice burger collection.