Fall back on old classics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn tends to bring out the best in our senses – vivid colors of changing leaves; nostalgic smells of campfires; pleasant tastes of seasonal spices.

Gold Star Chili dishes out more stores

October 6, 2010

Gold Star Chili will expand in the Cincinnati-Dayton, Central Indiana and Kentucky area, with six total stores planned to open in 2011.

Double Down flies into Canada

October 6, 2010

Canadians will soon be able to experience the Double Down. Starting Oct. 18, and for a limited time, KFC Canada will sell the bunless sandwich in 729 Canadian…

Dunkin' Brands names new CFO

October 6, 2010

Dunkin' Brands, Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Neil Moses as its new chief financial officer. He will assume the position…

CKE partners with Sony Pictures for new movie

October 6, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the promotion of the new…

In-N-Out Burger expands to Texas

October 6, 2010

In-N-Out Burger has announced its plan for expansion to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The company hopes to bring eight new restaurants and a major…

Whataburger locates its biggest fans

October 5, 2010

After its launch in August to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, Whataburger has announced the winner of its “Tell Us Why You’re Our Biggest Fan” online…

Yum! Brands boosted by international units

October 5, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. reported a 7 percent net income increase from last year in the third quarter ended Sept. 4.

Location, location, location: McDonald's and Burger King U.K. deploy locator apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Craving a Whopper or a Big Mac? You're in luck ... if you're in the United Kingdom.

Hartman Group and Broad Street Licensing Group form strategic partnership

October 5, 2010

The Hartman Group, Foodservice Solutions and Broad Street Licensing Group have announced a joint venture to study the food marketplace.

An In(-And-Out)-Convenience Truth

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A friend recently moved from Tulsa to Minneapolis. Since then, she has not ceased to lament the fact that Minnesota does not have QuikTrip stores. Not a one.

Quiznos names new CEO

October 4, 2010

Quiznos has announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder Rick Schaden, who will…

Back to the Basics: Burger growth expected at QSRs in 2011

October 4, 2010

A new report by RNCOS, a global market research analysis organization, predicts burger sales in the United States will grow by about 4 percent by the end of…

Burger King Kids Meals get fashionable

October 4, 2010

Through Oct. 31, Burger King Kids Meals will feature a Stardoll experience. Stardoll is a virtual entertainment and social gaming destination for teens and…

Dunkin' Donuts now available at BWI

October 4, 2010

Weary travelers at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) can now pep up with a donut and a coffee. Dunkin' Donuts has opened a…

BBI brings donut concept to Egypt

October 4, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has gone from chicken to donuts. The company, which recently revived Rex's Chicken in the United States, has signed an agreement…

QSR giants granted insurance benefits waivers

National Restaurant Association spokesperson believes progress means more restaurant insurance companies could successfully apply for waivers.

Cinnabon making the holidays sweeter for troops

October 3, 2010

Cinnabon is partnering with Operation Gratitude for a "Hugs from Home" initiative that sends holiday care packages to U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan.

CKE Restaurants' Pink Star Fundraiser hits $1 million

October 3, 2010

CKE Restaurants' Pink Star fundraiser to fight breast cancer has surpassed its goal of $1 million. The program, now in its sixth year, ran from April 2…

Burger King's scholars program marks 10th year

October 3, 2010

Burger King's Have It Your Way Foundation, the company's charitable arm, has launched its annual fall fundraiser to support its scholars program.