Krispy Kreme expands WiFi locations

August 9, 2011

Krispy Kreme stores in Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wisconsin, operated by Las Vegas-based franchisee Westward Dough Operating Company LLC, have added…

QSRs catching on to benefits of biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

No Secret Recipe, no KFC: Fiji units close

August 8, 2011

Three KFC outlets in Fiji have permanently closed after they ran out of key ingredients in Colonel Sanders' Secret Recipe that have been quarantined since…

Krispy Kreme FUNdraising efforts hit Philly

August 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme Philadelphia is hosting a contest to give away more than 150 dozen doughnuts to selected community groups. The winning organizations will generate…

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Jack in the Box adds member to board of directors

August 8, 2011

San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. has added Madeleine Kleiner to the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 22.

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

McDonald's turns in a hot July

August 7, 2011

Shortly after releasing positive second quarter results, McDonald's Corp. announced a global comparable sales growth of 5.1 percent in July.

Gold Star Chili opens University of Kentucky location

August 7, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is opening its newest store location on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington on Aug. 9.

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.

Adding a mobile platform 101

Developers of mobile sites and apps discuss how to best offer the services.

Are fro-yo stores today's ice cream parlors?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Fro-yo's comeback is attributed to more variety, a bigger demand for healthy food and a fun, social experience.

Tasti D-Lite eyes Australian expansion

August 4, 2011

New York-based Tasti D-Lite is set to open its first unit in Australia by month's end. The unit will be located in Melbourne.

Krispy Kreme UK co-branding efforts pick up

August 4, 2011

Krispy Kreme is hoping to double the size of its footprint in the United Kingdom market and has added co-branding opportunities and an experiential campaign to…

Dunkin’ Donuts plans to expand in San Antonio market

August 4, 2011

As part of its aggressive expansion plans, Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to grow its presence in the San Antonio market. The company will host a seminar Aug. 16 to…

Subway ready for mobile payments test

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

? Partnership with Velti makes Subway one of the first global franchise organizations to consolidate on a single mobile platform.

Wendy’s headquarters returning home to Central Ohio

August 3, 2011

Dave Thomas' company is coming home. The Wendy's Company announced today that it will return its headquarters to Central Ohio after spending about three years…

Krystal seeking possible sale

August 3, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal is seeking potential buyers for the 364-unit burger chain.

Nathan’s Famous Q1 revenues up

August 3, 2011

Jericho, N.Y.-based Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for its first quarter 2012 ended June 26.