Good Times same-store sales up again

July 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its 11th consecutive month of same-store sales increases, with June sales increasing 5.1 percent…

NRA files menu labeling comments

July 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…

5 common mistakes made with safes

We work hard in the restaurant business to provide our customers the food they desire. With efficient operations, we have enough inventory to convert raw…

Doc Popcorn popping up fast

Doc Popcorn has more than 100 new locations under development for 2011, from Alaska to Rhode Island.

Arby’s sale official; Wendy’s now ‘The Wendy’s Company’

July 4, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. on terms previously announced to a buyer formed by…

Delphi becomes largest provider of QSR drive-thru technology

July 4, 2011

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of quick-service restaurant drive-thru order confirmation display technology, has acquired the assets of Fire and…

Subway plans to double China units

July 4, 2011

Subway is planning a major expansion in China throughout the next five years. The China Daily reports that the chain, which passed McDonald's earlier this year…

McDonald’s UAE delivery trucks to run on recycled vegetable oil

July 4, 2011

Dubai-based Neutral Fuels LLC will soon begin using recycled vegetable oil from McDonald's outlets throughout the United Arab Emirates to fuel the chain's…

Dairy Queen ad strikes gold with Mary Lou Retton

July 4, 2011

Dairy Queen breaks out the big guns in honor of National Ice Cream Month. Its latest commercial in the "So Good It's RiDQulous" campaign features Olympic…

Sonic LTOs mark National Hot Dog, Ice Cream Month

July 4, 2011

July is National Ice Cream Month as well as National Hot Dog Month and Sonic has both occasions covered with the introduction of a new Baja Dog and line of…

Menu labeling doesn't have to be difficult (video)

PizzaMarketPlace Editor Cherryh Butler interviews Betsy Craig, owner of MenuTrinFo, about the importance of menu labeling.

Pop life: Doc Popcorn embarks upon aggressive expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The kettle corn concept now has almost 30 units and more than 100 in development.

Tips for branding and differentiation

Consultant Gerry O'Brion reviews his presentation on this key topic at the 2011 Pizza Executive Summit.

Menu labeling and the impact on operators

Betsy Craig shares some points from her presentation at the 2011 Pizza Executive Summit.

The NRA perspective at the Pizza Executive Summit 2011

Scott DeFife, head of Policy & Government Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, talked about legislation concerns at the 2011 Pizza Executive Summit.

A Big Apple surprise – restaurateur shows concern for food allergies

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

I jumped out of the cab and just stood there taking it all in – the smell of roasted peanuts, the constant honking of taxis and the bright lights of hundreds…

Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes -- old technology in new packaging

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What makes Duncan Hines' new Amazing Glazes so "amazing?" Does it represent new technology? Or do the glazes represent a new application of an old technology?

Pizza Executive Summit: 'It's hip to be Foursquare'

Social media was a hot topic this week at the Pizza Executive Summit in Chicago, where operators heard from a variety of professionals who use it to help grow…

Del Taco names VP of franchise sales

June 30, 2011

Michael Vogel has been named vice president of franchise sales for Del Taco effective immediately. In his new role, Vogel oversees franchise sales and market…

Dunkin’ Donuts mixes up Coolatta menu

June 30, 2011

As summer heats up, Dunkin' Donuts is once again celebrating the its Coolatta beverage line with an expansion of options.