Krispy Kreme completes credit facilities refinancing

January 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has closed a new secured credit facility aggregating $6…

Carl’s Jr. heads to the United Kingdom

January 31, 2011

Carl’s Jr. is set to launch in the United Kingdom. The chain, which specializes in 100-percent Black Angus beef burgers, celebrity-laden advertising and a…

Kitchen Brains to manage KFC franchise food production

January 31, 2011

Yum! franchisee Luihn Foods, which operates more than 85 units in the Southeast region including Florida, Virginia and North Carolina, has chosen Kitchen…

KFC retains brand image control

January 31, 2011

On Monday, Judge Leo E. Strine Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that KFC and its franchisees must compromise on brand image and advertising…

Integrated Control Corp. to showcase TempMinder at NAFEM

January 31, 2011

Integrated Control Corporation will debut its CCP Minder at NAFEM's What's Hot! What's Cool! new product gallery at the Orange County Convention Center in…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Echelon develops cloud-based energy-control system

January 30, 2011

Echelon Corporation and Serious Materials are collaborating to develop and deliver the Echelon Building Energy Management solution, a new energy-saving…

Popeyes’ franchisee hosting MDA campaign

January 30, 2011

Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, is sponsoring a campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy…

Hardee’s offering hearty new breakfast platter

January 30, 2011

In the cutthroat quick-service breakfast wars, Hardee’s hasn’t shied away from going big, offering items such as loaded biscuits ‘n gravy and fried bologna.

Yum! names new VP, corporate controller

January 30, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has promoted David Russell to the position of vice president, corporate controller, effective Feb. 18. He currently serves as…

McDonald’s China adds another 24-hour delivery unit

January 30, 2011

As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…

Chick-fil-A states position in anti-gay snafu

January 30, 2011

When word got out that a Chick-fil-A operator provided lunch to an anti-gay marriage retreat sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute earlier this month…

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…

Taco Bell fights back with transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Damage control methods have changed significantly with the advent of social media.

Rising food costs: The late night exchange

“Pizza, pizza, pizza! Everyday it’s pizza! I get so tired of the pizza that I eat for free as a benefit of working here. So, with a little ingenuity, our late…

Create low calorie dishes with these 12 tips

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?

Drive-thru only for new Chick-fil-A

January 27, 2011

It's estimated that at least three-fourths of quick-service business is generated at the drive-thru. That's enough to inspire the newest Chick-fil-A unit…

Yum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings

January 27, 2011

The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…

Gone fishin': El Pollo Loco introduces fish tacos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 27, 2011

El Pollo Loco will add fish tacos to its lineup this weekend. The new menu item will come in two varieties: Classic Baja and Spicy Avocado. They will be…

McDonald's adds board member, global CBO

January 27, 2011

McDonald's Corp. has named Don Thompson, president and chief operating officer, to its board of directors, effective immediately.