NRA applauds Senate interchange reform amendment

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May 16, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement praising the U.S. Senate's passage of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) that will…

Tim Hortons working on international growth plans

May 16, 2010

Tim Hortons is developing an international expansion plan to complement its aggressive North American growth plans announced in March. Tim Hortons president…

High unemployment continues impact on El Pollo Loco

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May 16, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported its systemwide same-store sales were down 6.7 percent for the first quarter ended…

U.S. Foodservice launches website devoted to menu development

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May 16, 2010

U.S. Foodservice is helping its restaurant customers combine fresh seasonal produce with the latest trends in healthy eating through its websites…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

NRA Show 2010: 5 stops on your show tour

This year's show takes an in-depth look at the issues and trends impacting restaurant operators. QSRweb.com picks the ones you must see.

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…

Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

May 13, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has reported its robust same-store sales growth contributed to strong consolidated earnings performance for the first quarter ended April 4. …

Tasti D-Lite ready for rapid expansion with new hires

May 13, 2010

Frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has recently brought on four top industry professionals with varied backgrounds to build and strengthen its core leadership…

Taco Bell hopes to disrupt marketplace with $2 meal deals

May 13, 2010

Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high…

What are Burger King and Arby's losing by not being on Twitter?

Other brands are not only engaging fans but also seeing the value in using the channel as a marketing tool. Why not these two?

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…

Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

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May 13, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has reported its robust same-store sales growth contributed to strong consolidated earnings performance for the first quarter ended April 4. …

Tasti D-Lite ready for rapid expansion with new hires

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May 13, 2010

Frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has recently brought on four top industry professionals with varied backgrounds to build and strengthen its core leadership…

Taco Bell hopes to disrupt marketplace with $2 meal deals

May 13, 2010

Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high…

What are Burger King and Arby's losing by not being on Twitter?

Other brands are not only engaging fans but also seeing the value in using the channel as a marketing tool. Why not these two?

NexCen Brands agrees to $112.5 million sale

May 12, 2010

A month after telling QSRweb.com NexCen Brands Inc. had made a turnaround and proven its business model, CEO Kenneth Hall announced today that the company has…

QSRs roll out trendy menu items

May 12, 2010

Several quick-service chains are getting ready for the summer season with a new product launches that leverage ongoing trends.   Taco John's has launched a…