KFC India ready for ICC World Cup partnership

February 8, 2011

KFC is the official restaurant partner of the ICC World Cup 2011 event and will launch a special edition “Fan Bucket” for the occasion. The 10th Cricket World…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Royal India Express launches new marketing campaign

February 7, 2011

Royal India Express and Kebab Café, both subsidiaries of Papa Bello Enterprises, are launching a new marketing campaign to increase brand awareness.

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group year-end call set

February 7, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., will release fourth quarter and full-year 201…

Zagat launches Android app

February 7, 2011

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Nebraska kills healthy kids' meal bill

February 7, 2011

As cities ban kids’ meals and organizations protest quick-service mascots, one state is leaving children’s nutritional decisions up to the parents … At least…

McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

NRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…

Tim Hortons expanding overseas

February 6, 2011

Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…

McDonald's CCO loses cancer battle

February 6, 2011

Jack Daly, chief communications officer for McDonald's Corporation, died Saturday at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.

Western-based Wendy’s tap PR firm

February 6, 2011

Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising and public relations agency, in partnership with InLine Media Incorporation, has been given the nod to represent…

Deluca Foundation names grant recipients

February 6, 2011

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to nearly 180 Connecticut organizations for the 13th year in a row.

Wienerschnitzel marks ‘der’ golden anniversary

February 6, 2011

This year marks the 50th anniversary for Wienerschnitzel and to commemorate the milestone, the chain is bringing back the “Der.”

Go fish: Jack in the Box rolls out combo deal

February 6, 2011

Jack in the Box is offering a limited time fish sandwich combo meal for $2.99 plus tax, just in time for the Lent season.

Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Restaurant social media experts for hire

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many companies are still outsourcing their social media needs versus adding to staff.

Be allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…