Gloves! The controversy continues – Part 1

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…

Ring in 2012 with organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in…

McDonald's tests geotargeted mobile marketing

January 2, 2012

To boost sales of its McCafe beverage line and drive in-store traffic, McDonald's has launched a geotargeted promotion that uses mobile ads to reach potential…

Dunkin' Donuts starts 2012 with Twitter contest

January 2, 2012

To kick off 2012, Dunkin' Donuts is inviting Americans to submit a tweet to @DunkinDonuts on Twitter, using the special hashtag #DDSMARTY, sharing one smart…

Friendly's announces 31st annual 'Cones for Kids' campaign

January 2, 2012

Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation has launched its 31st annual 'Cones for Kids' campaign. The Valentine's Day fundraiser will benefit 30 Easter Seals Camp…

Pizza, burgers included in France's 'fat tax'

December 29, 2011

The French government this week clarified which foods will be included in the recently passed tax increase, an initiative aimed at cutting the country's budget…

Sonic to present at ICR XChange conference

December 29, 2011

Sonic Corp. will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Jan. 11, 2012 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Fla. The presentation will begin at…

Wendy's Japan fancies up the menu with foie gras

December 29, 2011

Now that Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two year hiatus, the chain plans on wooing customers with higher-end options, namely a Foie Gras Rossini Burger…

Restaurant industry performance at five-month high

December 29, 2011

Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

White Castle launches Angus steak chili

December 29, 2011

White Castle customers can warm up their winters with the new limited time Angus Steak Chili and Chili Cheese French Fries. The chili specials are available…

Adding brand personality to a mobile app is important

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As more brands launch iPhone and Android applications, they should differentiate with interactive, fun features.

Jack in the Box rolls in the New Year with Jumbo Deal

December 28, 2011

Jack in the Box has introduced a new $4.29 Jumbo Deal for a limited time. The meal includes a Jumbo Jack hamburger, two tacos, small order of fries and a small…

Popeyes' parent company completes refinancing

December 28, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., the Atlanta-based parent company of Popeyes' Louisiana Kitchen, has successfully refinanced its bank credit facility. The effort began a…

3 trends hitting foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.

McDonald's tops 2011 Dow Jones performances

December 27, 2011

With the year's trading nearly complete, McDonald's Corp. has topped all Dow Jones stocks with a 2011 gain of 30.47 percent.

Franchisee closes 10 Maryland Arby's restaurants

December 27, 2011

Maryland-based Arby's franchisee KBK Inc. has closed 10 restaurants, citing "financial difficulties brought on by the economy."

Burger King partners with Spanish gas station

December 27, 2011

Repsol YPF SA has signed an agreement with Burger King to start selling the chain's products at its gas stations in Spain, according to new outlet Expansion.

California McDonald's offering free coffee for the New Year

December 27, 2011

McDonald's restaurants in Northern California will kick off the New Year by offering a free small cup of coffee to its customers in the Greater Sacramento…

Commentary: Keep the bathroom clean or risk losing customers

You may have the cleanest kitchen and best food in the city, but if the bathroom is dirty, customers won't think favorably of your operation.

Wrestling with a million dollar baby - skimming

The restaurant industry is rife with ways to lose profitability. Just when you think you have things buttoned up, a new twist comes along that can threaten…