McDonald's a popular search for Blackberry, iPhone owners

October 21, 2009

Recent research into smart-phone users searches by Boston start-up uLocate Communications has found correlations between users of different brands and what…

McDonald's comps increase across the globe

October 21, 2009

McDonald's Corporation has announced strong results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, fueled by positive same-store sales in every area of the world.

Sonic traffic flat, comps down 4.5% for Q4

October 20, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced systemwide same-store sales were down 4.5 percent for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31 versus a decline of 0.…

Krispy Kreme inks multiunit deal for the Dominican Republic

October 20, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has entered into a franchise development agreement with Dominspec S.A. for the development of 14 Krispy Kreme…

TUI University to give college credit for McDonald's management training

October 20, 2009

TUI University, a leader in online education, has entered into an alliance with McDonald's management training center Hamburger University. As part of the…

Dunkin' Donuts tests in-store bank branch

October 20, 2009

A Northeast banking company is opening a full-service branch in a Bellingham, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts as a test case, according to a story in The Boston Globe.

Carl's Jr. goes Italian with Parmesan Chicken Sandwich

October 20, 2009

Carl's Jr. restaurants has launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich features a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with…

First 'green' Arby's store achieves Silver LEED certification

October 20, 2009

Arby's first eco-friendly restaurant, located in Magnolia, Texas, was recently awarded Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification from…

Zagat releases restaurant trends report

October 20, 2009

The results of Zagat's 2010 America's Top Restaurants survey were released today on ZAGAT.com, covering thousands of eateries across 45 U.S. markets. In the…

Part II: Stacking up to McDonald's

QSRweb.com takes a look at how the smaller chains have fared during the recession.

Burger King brings Whopper Bar to Asia

October 19, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced the opening of its first Whopper Bar restaurant in the company's Asia-Pacific region.   The first Whopper Bar restaurant in…

3M, HyperActive partner on drive-thru technologies

October 19, 2009

3M and HyperActive Technologies have announced that they have formed an alliance to bring a new paradigm of drive-thru technology to quick-service restaurants.

Subway sues Las Vegas restaurant for trademark infringement

October 19, 2009

Doctor's Associates Inc., franchisor of Subway, has filed suit in Nevada against Las Vegas pizza and sandwich shop Subway Avenue for trademark infringement.

WAND POS integrates DigitalPersona biometrics solution

October 19, 2009

DigitalPersona Inc., a provider of fingerprint identity and authentication solutions, has announced that point-of-sale software provider WAND Corp. has…

Licensed Burger King snack chips distribution expands

October 19, 2009

Leading snack food manufacturer The Inventure Group has expanded international distribution of its Burger King line of ready-to-eat snack chips to include 1…

Drive-thru air curtain test protects workers from vehicle emissions inhalation

October 18, 2009

Berner International Corp., a leader in air door/air curtain equipment manufacturing, has announced it has successfully completed a test of its new Drive-Thru…

Burger King names Premium Surge exclusive toy incentive supplier

October 18, 2009

Premium Surge Promotions, provider of product-based marketing, has announced that Burger King Corp. has named it the restaurant chain's premiums manufacturing…

Cinnabon enters licensing deal with Mama Mellace's kettle roasted nuts

October 18, 2009

Snack food innovator Mellace Family Brands has announced a license agreement with Cinnabon for a variety of new snack offerings. IMC Licensing, a leading…

Stacking up to McDonald's

If the burger giant won the recession, how did the other QSRs fare?

Merchant Warehouse, Aldelo partnership addresses PCI compliance

October 18, 2009

Merchant Warehouse has announced a new partnership with POS software provider Aldelo designed to help hospitality organizations address the Payment Card…