"Go-shop" period over for BK

October 12, 2010

Burger King Holdings, Inc. has announced the “go-shop” period has expired according to the terms of the Sept. 2, 2010 merger agreement.

Tim Hortons signs NHL agreements

October 12, 2010

Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…

McDonald's testing chicken flatbreads

October 12, 2010

McDonald's is testing a lineup of chicken flatbread items, as announced via the company's Twitter account this week. According to McDonald's website, the…

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

Where technology and logistics are expected to lead the restaurant industry.

Coffee innovation from Starbucks

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Starbucks Via Ready Brew Coffee gets 5 stars for represent “incremental innovation."

GE Capital funds acquisition of four Burger King units

October 11, 2010

Georgia Texas Operating Company has been provided $9.3 million in financing from GE Capital, Franchise Finance for its acquisition of four Burger King…

Wienerschnitzel launches new Tastee Freez shake

October 11, 2010

Nothing like a little chocolate/peanut butter treat to wash down your hot dog. Tastee Freez Chocolate Nutter Butter shakes are now available at Wienerschnitzel.

Bottom's Up: KFC adds to Double Down backside promotion

October 11, 2010

KFC's new marketing plan for its bun-less Double Down sandwich, announced in September, features college females sporting the item's logo on the backside of…

Digital menu boards, kiosks, mobile integration make hip NYC eatery 'a misanthrope's utopia'

by Christopher Hall — w, t

NEXTEP combines digital displays, kiosks and an SMS alert system to create an integrated self-service dining experience.

KFC U.K. units testing table touch screens

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC outlets in Nuneaton and Cannock, United Kingdom are testing minature projection systems that offer touch screen technology in the restaurants' tables and…

Sunny forecast for Mrs. Fields

October 10, 2010

Mrs. Fields has returned to Columbus, Ohio. Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast-lunch chain located within the city's bustling Arena District, is co-branding with…

Long John Silver's embraces family dinner tradition

October 10, 2010

Long John Silver's has introduced a $10 meal in the hopes of bringing back the tradition of family mealtime.

Cold Stone Creamery named top Dubai franchise

October 10, 2010

Retail City 2010, an annual awards ceremony held in Dubai and hosted by Cityscape Global, has named Cold Stone Creamery as its "2010 Franchise Operator of the…

The meticulous strategy of Checkers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger chain readies for franchise expansion behind new team of leaders.

China, Canada lead global foodservice growth

October 10, 2010

The global foodservice industry experienced growth from increased consumer spending, according to NPD. Canada and China especially helped drive the trend.

59-Site QSR Franchisee Is Now Over 50 Percent Digital

A Minnesota-based QSR franchisee now has over 30 of their 59 sites running indoor and outdoor Digital Menu Boards. This makes the odds over 50-50 of visiting…

Focus Brands adds Auntie Anne's to portfolio

October 7, 2010

Focus Brands, which subsidizes Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill and Seattle's Best Coffee, has signed a definitive agreement to…

SBA revises definition of program-eligible limited service restaurants

October 7, 2010

Recent revisions in the Small Business Administration code will make it easier for independent restaurant operators and individual franchisees below a certain…

KFC rolls out new South African ad campaign

October 7, 2010

KFC has teamed up with Ogilvy South Africa and one of the country's most prolific directors, Tony Baggott of Frieze Films, to launch a new television ad…

California Burger King franchisees in spat with corporate

October 7, 2010

More than 50 Burger King franchisees in California are in disagreement with corporate headquarters over a $5 million lawsuit.