Jack in the Box promotes two

November 16, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that vice president of operations Leonard A. Comma will be promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer…

Economy doesn't stop Checkers growth

November 16, 2009

Adverse economic conditions did not significantly impact Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.'s growth plans. In fact, the company has experienced substantial…

Kronos, Fast Casual to host free workforce management webinar

November 16, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kronos Inc., provider of workforce management solutions, and FastCasual.com, the leading news and information source covering the fast casual…

Pretzelmaker promos $4 deal with new video

November 15, 2009

Pretzelmaker has released an exclusive song and video for its "4 Buck Hook Up" value offer that launched last month. The promotion offer features two salted…

NEXTEP and MRI unveil touchscreen drive-thru kiosk

November 15, 2009

The drive-thru has become an essential component of the quick-service industry. And operators are continually looking for ways to speed up service, from…

Bojangles' crowns 2009 Master Biscuit Maker

November 15, 2009

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits Restaurants has crowned crew member Glenn Johnson of the Mallard Creek Road Bojangles' in Charlotte, N.C., as its 200…

Chick-fil-A to have record-breaking year

November 15, 2009

Chick-fil-A continues to buck trends in the quick-service industry. While many top brands are seeing traffic and same-store sales slip, the chain expects sales…

Burger King launches new Twilight film promotion

November 15, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced the full details of its multi-faceted promotion surrounding the much anticipated Summit Entertainment film "The Twilight Saga…

What's holding Arby's back?

With comps down, the company is taking several steps to right its ship, but it may be time for a brand makeover.

Krispy Kreme sees promise in retail concept stores

The new store design allows the chain to open in more locations and to focus on convenience.

Popeyes Q3 comps nearly flat

November 12, 2009

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported that global same-stores sales were nearly flat for the fiscal third quarter ended Oct.

Text company lets restaurateurs 'order customers on demand'

November 12, 2009

Web-based media consulting company Envala announced the release of OSYS Chime, a new mobile marketing and customer loyalty product that allows users to "order…

Quick-service concept Uno Express expands

November 12, 2009

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. has announced the opening of more than 160 new Uno Express locations in sports arenas, airports, tourism centers, universities…

McDonald's remains focused on growth

November 12, 2009

McDonald's Corp. expects to continue to drive growth in sales, market share and returns through a strategic focus on its customers and restaurants, the…

Burger King responds to franchisee suit

November 12, 2009

Earlier this week, the National Franchisee Association filed a class action suit against Burger King, as reported Thursday on QSRweb.com. The suit, filed on…

Java Detour tri-brands with Mrs. Fields, TCBY

November 12, 2009

San Francisco-based Java Detour Inc. has announced that it has executed a co-branding agreement and a reciprocal development agreement with Mrs. Fields Famous…

Subway promotes sodium reduction

November 12, 2009

Subway is one of the first quick-service brands to make sodium-reduction information for consumers a priority. The chain, which has long provided nutritional…

Ten tips for franchise due diligence

Looking into a concept requires more than simply scratching the surface.

McDonald's holds online employee vocal contest

November 11, 2009

McDonald's is looking for the best singing voices from among the chain's 1.6 million employees around the world in the third global Voice of McDonald's singing…

Whataburger helps fans mourn retirement of A.1. burger

November 11, 2009

Quick-service chains have tried everything from bringing back old favorites to lowering prices to lure customers as they fight to boost sales. Whataburger…