Subway’s LA franchisee group selects AOR

May 24, 2011

The Los Angeles-area franchisee group of Subway restaurants has selected Austin, Texas-based Proof Advertising as its full-service agency of record. The…

KFC Canada to re-launch the Double Down

May 24, 2011

KFC's Double Down is ready to make a comeback in the Canadian market. The controversial sandwich made its debut for a limited time in the fall of 2010, and…

McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal promotion set for summer

May 24, 2011

Pokémon Black•White-themed Happy Meals arrive in participating McDonald's stores across North America beginning June 17.

Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

NRA 2011: Technology pavilion highlights

From tablet kiosks to digital menu boards, restaurateurs have a lot of technology to understand. Here’s some of what they saw at the International Restaurant…

McDonald's Europe expects kiosks to increase jobs

More than 800 kiosks are taking orders -- not jobs -- at McDonald's restaurants throughout Europe.

Subway to open 2,000 stores, looking for franchisees

May 23, 2011

According to a company press release, Subway restaurant chain plans to open 2,000 stores in North America in 2011.

Burger King stops airing ad following U.S. Postal Service complaint

May 23, 2011

According to Fox News, the U.S. Postal Service has reached a settlement with Burger King over an ad campaign last year that portrayed a letter carrier becoming…

Arby's wins chicken salad taste-off, donates $25,000 to No Kid Hungry Campaign

May 23, 2011

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that it will donate $25,000 to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national effort to end childhood hunger in…

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

Subway units in North Carolina receive LEED certification

May 22, 2011

Subway restaurants has announced that two of its recently opened stores in the Raleigh, N.C. market are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED…

Whataburger introduces new chicken sandwich

May 22, 2011

Whataburger today announced the Honey Mustard Chicken Club, its newest menu item available for a limited time only. The new chicken sandwich, with a choice of…

NRA 2011: McCafé digital menu board project largest in world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Stratacache discuss the benefits of having the digital platform in place.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion

Each year, NRA features products it has awarded for advancing equipment for the restaurant operator. Here are some of our favorites for 2011.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.

NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Del Taco taps Boefly to assist with bank financing

May 19, 2011

Del Taco has selected BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing.

Coca-Cola names new sustainability chief

May 19, 2011

The Coca-Cola Company announced that Beatriz ("Bea") Perez, currently chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America, will become the company's chief…