McDonald's testing oatmeal for breakfast

February 28, 2010

Fast casual chains Starbucks and Jamba Juice have kicked off a breakfast war with their popular oatmeal offerings. Now, McDonald's may be joining the fray. In…

Telling your food safety story

Many QSRs have strong standards, but they take a quiet approach communicating that message.

Green Restaurant Assoc. sets national precedent, incentives

February 28, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association, a Boston-based nonprofit group, broke news today at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York…

New York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout

February 27, 2010

Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…

New York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout

February 27, 2010

Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…

THL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants

February 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…

QSR ad spend up 1.3% for 2009

February 25, 2010

While U.S. ad spend declined 9 percent overall in 2009, quick-service restaurants increased their ad spending by 1.3 percent, according to preliminary figures…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

IDS Menus debuts energy-efficient drive-thru menu board

February 25, 2010

IDS Menus, a supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, has announced the launch of its new Green Series Drive-Thru Menu Board System. The…

Is your R&D ready for the recovery?

Now is the time for QSRs to take a hard look at their product pipeline.

THL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants

February 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…

QSR ad spend up 1.3% for 2009

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February 25, 2010

While U.S. ad spend declined 9 percent overall in 2009, quick-service restaurants increased their ad spending by 1.3 percent, according to preliminary figures…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

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February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

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February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

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February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

IDS Menus debuts energy-efficient drive-thru menu board

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February 25, 2010

IDS Menus, a supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, has announced the launch of its new Green Series Drive-Thru Menu Board System. The…

Is your R&D ready for the recovery?

Now is the time for QSRs to take a hard look at their product pipeline.

Mrs. Fields, TCBY to grow through Diamondbacks sponsorship

February 24, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the…