McDonald’s New Year’s resolution: 200 units in China

December 14, 2010

McDonald’s has its resolution for 2011 in place, and it includes as many as 200 new restaurants in China.

Wendy’s veteran takes over 20 franchises

December 14, 2010

Tri-Cities Restaurant Group has purchased 20 Wendy’s units from Monitor Systems Inc. in eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia markets. As part of the…

Dunkin’ dishes out holiday deals

December 14, 2010

Holiday procrastinators need not fret. Dunkin’ Donuts is now offering coffee deals, online promotions and gift ideas to help get you through the chaotic season.

The gloves are off: Lawsuit vs. McDonald’s filed

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2010

After six months of talk, the Center for Science in Public Interest is finally walking the walk.

To buy or to build: A very good question

If you're planning to open a restaurant, the option of buying or building each have their own set of pros and cons. Here's what you should consider.

KFC boosts New Zealand franchise numbers

December 13, 2010

While KFC continues to challenge Yum! Brands’ U.S. sales, the quick-service chain seems to be having the exact opposite effect overseas.

Jack in the Box Inc. adds board member

December 13, 2010

James M. Myers has been named to the board of directors for Jack in the Box Inc., effective immediately. Myers is president and CEO of PETCO Animals Supplies…

Hipcricket achieves breaking sales with industry campaigns

December 13, 2010

Mobile marketing and advertising firm Hipcricket has announced the company's achievement in record sales and its development and implementation of twice as…

Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge

December 12, 2010

With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…

McDonald’s customers’ data compromised

December 12, 2010

McDonald’s is scrambling to clean up a potential customer data security breach by an unauthorized third party. The quick-service giant issued an alert on its…

BK offers a two-for holiday deal

December 12, 2010

Burger King Corp. is playing the role of Santa’s little helper this holiday, offering two Original Chicken Sandwiches for the price of one.

Coca-Cola and Chromocell exploring new flavor options

December 12, 2010

The Coca-Cola Company and Chromocell Corporation have teamed up for an innovative sweetener technology collaboration. The partnership will include the…

Dunkin’ Donuts spreads in Georgia, Detroit

December 12, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts is spreading like wildfire. The company, which is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan that has included 338 new openings this year…

Food Safety Summit to tackle government regulations

December 12, 2010

The 2011 Food Safety Summit is April 19-21 in Washington, DC. Registration for the event is now open with early bird discounts available.

Canadian company unloads big chunk of its Yum! units

December 12, 2010

A Canadian franchisee is in the process of selling all of its 232 Yum! Brands restaurants in Ontario and British Columbia. The Priszm Income Fund operates most…

KFC U.K. gets fresh

December 9, 2010

KFC U.K. has shifted its focus to fresh. In doing so, two units are testing a new layout design that includes in-store images and videos highlighting the…

McDonald’s lawsuit means spit

December 9, 2010

A Chicago woman craving a McDonald’s cheeseburger for breakfast was instead served something  not included on the breakfast menu – spit.

Wilmington Dunkin’ Donuts getting makeovers

December 9, 2010

Four Dunkin’ Donuts stores in Wilmington, N.C., have been sold to SCCD, an established franchisee of the brand. Under the new ownership, the Dunkin’ Donuts…

Japanese get a slice of BK’s Pizza Burger

December 9, 2010

In September, New Yorkers got their first taste of Burger King’s Pizza Burger, served at the company’s Whopper Bar in Times Square.

QSRweb.com’s Top 10 of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It’s been quite a roller coaster year for the quick-service industry. Restaurants continued to dig out of the economic mess, posting modest improvements; the…