Subway opens 500 units during 3Q

October 31, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain had a busy third quarter. From July 1 through Sept. 30, more than 500 new units opened up in 45 countries, 42 U.S. states…

Dunkin' Donuts offers a Patriotic Pick-Me-Up

October 31, 2010

From now through Nov. 14, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will donate a one-pound bag of coffee to the USO for every purchase of two one-pound bags from…

Chick-fil-A ready for the holidays

October 31, 2010

Now that Halloween is officially over, Chick-fil-A is shifting gears in preparation for the holidays. The chain has brought back its Peppermint Chocolate Chip…

Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement

October 28, 2010

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…

Sabor de Verdad! Wendy's new campaign targets Hispanic market

October 28, 2010

Wendy's International Inc. and its Hispanic advertising agency The Bravo Group have launched a new advertising campaign specifically directed at the U.S.

Boardwalk joins initiative to bring fresh water to Africa

October 28, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed on as a corporate sponsor for Lifewell Inc., a Maryland-based nonprofit group that brings clean, fresh drinking…

McDonald's manager gains weight, wins lawsuit

October 28, 2010

A former franchise manager of a Brazilian McDonald's has won $17,500 in a lawsuit stemming from his 65-pound weight gain.

Call it a comeback: The return of the McRib

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If any quick-service menu item could come back to life as a rock star, it would be the McDonald's McRib sandwich.

Tim Hortons continues sale of Maidstone Bakeries

October 27, 2010

Tim Hortons has announced it will complete the sale of its 50 percent interest in Maidstone Bakeries on Oct. 29 to Aryzta AG for a gross sale of $475 million.

Quiznos Canada names new president

October 27, 2010

Robb Chase has been named president of Quiznos operations in Canada. Chase has prior restaurant experience leading companies such as PepsiCo and Papa John's…

Canadians craving the Double Down

October 27, 2010

Since the Double Down debuted in Canada on Oct. 18, it has thus far sold more than 350,000 sandwiches, making it the best-selling item in KFC Canada…

Judge says no to group suit against McDonald's

October 27, 2010

A group of consumers who filed a lawsuit against McDonald's for contributing to childhood obesity will not be able to proceed with the case as one unit.

Mintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits

October 27, 2010

While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…

Dunkin’ Donuts testing single-cup coffee

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 27, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a morning staple for its coffee as much as for its famous Munchkins.

Wendy's value menu features seven favorites

October 26, 2010

Wendy's 99 cent Everyday Value Menu now offers a choice of seven menu items.

Taco Bueno gets fit with Choice Menu

October 26, 2010

For more than 40 years, Taco Bueno has offered high-quality food made from fresh ingredients. To continue to satisfy customers' cravings, Taco Bueno has…

Bojangles' franchisee opens 44th store

October 26, 2010

Bojangles and its franchisee operating company, Tri-Arc Food Systems, have opened their 44th location at 3023 Winston Hill Drive in Cary, N.C. This is the…

Bar hopping: Kansas City next up for Burger King's Whopper Bar

October 26, 2010

The Power & Light District, in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Mo., is one of the Midwest's premier entertainment locations with more than 50 unique…

That settles it: DQ allows competitor to continue selling Blizz

October 26, 2010

Craving a Dairy Queen Blizzard? How about a Yogubliz Blizz? Although they sound alike, they're "relatively dissimilar," according to a judge in the U.S.

Zagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi

October 26, 2010

Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The…