Wendy’s franchisees deploy WyckWyre recruiting solution

May 16, 2011

Conklin, N.Y.-based WyckWyre, a web-based recruiting solution developed specifically for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has recently been tapped by…

Popeyes partners with NRA’s ProStart program

May 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., today announced its philanthropic arm, The Popeyes Foundation Inc., and its franchisees will…

Healthy Fast Food changes name to U-Swirl

May 16, 2011

Healthy Fast Food Inc. today announced it has a new company name, U-Swirl Inc. With more than 50 franchises sold via area development agreements, U-Swirl Inc.

If it looks like a duck

A friend of mine is a district manager for a fast casual restaurant franchisee who was recently sharing the details of a late night robbery at one of his…

Tabbedout certified on Dinerware POS

May 15, 2011

Tabbedout, the application that enables guests to review and pay restaurant or bar tabs using a smartphone, is now certified on Dinerware Inc., a developer of…

Dunkin’ Donuts continues UAE growth

May 15, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has opened its 63rd location in the United Arab Emirates. The newest unit is in the Dubai Festival Centre and includes the chain's signature…

McDonald’s looking for the perfect Twitter pair

May 15, 2011

McDonald's promoted its new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade drink with an unusual Twitter promotion worth up to $10,000.

Taco Bell rolling out 12 Pack for the summer

May 15, 2011

Taco Bell has launched the 12 Pack – 12 crunchy tacos for $10 – at participating locations with the music of Feed the Beat artist Chiddy Bang to promote the…

Teriyaki Experience expands in California

May 15, 2011

Teriyaki Experience is expanding its Asian-inspired cuisine into Fairfield, Calif., with the opening of its newest restaurant location in the Westfield Solano…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

McDonald's UK launches self-service

May 15, 2011

McDonald's locations throughout Europe are embracing kiosks to allow customers to order their own meals, according to the Financial Times.

Flashback: Taste test challenges re-emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs fighting it out over competition-centered marketing campaigns.

Five Tools to Help Restaurant Managers Boost Business

Efficient training, reducing theft and decreasing perceived wait time are all part of building a solid foundation for success.

Jersey Mike’s goes pink, launches Komen for the Cure fundraiser

May 12, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs has launched a six-month fundraiser, "Mike's Way to a Cure," benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

QSR Automations to demonstrate solutions at NRA show

May 12, 2011

QSR Automations, provider of the ConnectSmart in-store, online and mobile connected technology solutions for restaurants, will demonstrate its innovative…

S.C. Subway employees honored for heroism

May 12, 2011

Two Spartanburg, S.C. Subway employees have been recognized by the South Carolina Highway Patrol as "Highway Patrol Heroes" after assisting in a car accident…

Boardwalk expansion continues into North Carolina

May 12, 2011

This has been an exceptionally busy spring for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries. The chain has solidified development deals in Alabama, Washington, Oregon and…

Rex’s Chicken brings back mashed potatoes

May 12, 2011

Beautiful Brands International's Rex's Chicken brand has reintroduced its classic mashed potatoes and gravy and has also debuted made-fresh potato chips and…

Brazil Fast Food Corp. Q1 sales jump 15 percent

May 12, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., a Yum! Brands franchisee and the second largest quick-service restaurant chain in Brazil, has announced financial results for the first…

A&W ramps up growth in Thailand

May 12, 2011

A&W Restaurants has set ambitious expansion plans throughout Thailand and Malaysia, aiming to open 100 outlets in four years under the direction of…