CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.  

Roy Rogers mounts comeback, returns to franchising

Chain rebounds by returning to original mantra of service, sanitation and food quality.  

Dunkin’ Brands honors franchisees

March 14, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Franchisee &…

Henny Penny named McDonald’s Partner of the Year

March 14, 2011

Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny Corporation was given McDonald’s 2010 Worldwide Equipment Partnership of the Year award at the quick-service company’s recent…

McDonald’s contributes to Japan relief efforts

March 14, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation will contribute $2 million to Japan disaster relief efforts following the earthquake/tsunami last week. Funds donated by the company…

Digital menu boards: Poised for U.S. growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While the rollouts of digital menu boards are taking international markets by storm, implementation is slow but steady in the U.S.

Bojangles’ franchisee opens fourth unit

March 13, 2011

7Bo of Central Florida has opened its newest Bojangles’ restaurant in Sanford, Fla., its fourth in the area.

Chick-fil-A’s newest restaurant goes green

March 13, 2011

Chick-fil-A’s newest restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, is serving as the chain’s prototype for sustainable features.

Great American Cookies searches for the best moms

March 13, 2011

Great American Cookies has launched its inaugural search for the “Great American Mom,” which will take place from March 15 through May 10.

ParTech releases consumer restaurant technology study

March 13, 2011

ParTech has released the results of a survey that assesses consumers’ views on dining and technology. The survey is revealed in a whitepaper, “The Dining…

Technomic: Frozen yogurt occupies both ends of the bell curve

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technomic’s new “Market Intelligence Report: Ice Cream” found that frozen yogurt concepts occupy both the top and the bottom of the frozen desserts/snacks…

White Castle marks 90th anniversary

March 10, 2011

White Castle officially marked its 90th birthday Thursday, kicking off a year of celebrations and promotions.

Petro adds a Popeyes unit

March 10, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened its first unit at a Petro Stopping Center. The new location, in Kingsland, Ga., has undergone a complete renovation to…

McDonald’s report outlines sustainability goals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 10, 2011

Turns out the famous LTO Shamrock Shakes aren’t the only green features being offered by McDonald’s. By 2015, McDonald’s will source only palm oil that is…

WAND Corp.’s Digital Restaurant wins content award

March 10, 2011

WAND Corporation’s Creative Team “Digital Mojo” earned a Content Award at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas in February.

Report predicts strong QSR growth in 2011

March 10, 2011

A new report conducted by WorldStreetFundamentals.com, an online financial market research firm, predicts a stronger sales growth for the quick-service segment…

Bojangles' Reimaging Program Continues

Bojangles' reimaging program, which includes modern design elements and energy-efficient components, is expected to be completed in 2012.

Culver’s honors top restaurant managers

March 9, 2011

Culver Franchising System Inc. honored its “True Blue” team members for leadership and excellence at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., in late…

Popeyes sales outpacing general QSR segment

March 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for fiscal 2010 ended Dec. 26, 2010.

Whataburger rolls out Whatacatch fish tacos

March 9, 2011

Whataburger is embracing the busiest time of the year for seafood consumption with its launch of the Whatacatch fish taco and spicy tartar sauce. The item be…