Pollo Tropical heads to the beach for holiday promotion

December 3, 2014

Pollo Tropical has launched its holiday promotion, featuring 25 days of "Beachmas." From now through Dec. 25, guests can visit pollotropical.com/beachmas for…

San Diego County adds NRA's ServSafe training course

December 3, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Food Handler online training course has been approved by San Diego County in California. The training program is…

Lessons from a prolific, international restaurant franchisee

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The president of QSR International says offering a breakeven promotion around a beverage is the 'most intelligent thing you can do' going into a new market.

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.

Tillster teams up with mobile marketing provider

December 2, 2014

Tillster Inc. announced today it will now integrate mobile marketing provider Kahuna Inc.'s product suite into its core list of product offerings (ordering…

Corporate spending at restaurants jumps 7.1% in Q3

December 2, 2014

Dinova LLC reported today that overall restaurant spending by its corporate clients grew 7.1 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2014. The total…

New York Fries launches mobile payment, loyalty program

December 2, 2014

New York Fries, a 200-location QSR chain that specializes in French fries and poutine, recently launched a mobile loyalty, rewards, payment and gifting program…

Handel's kicks off annual fundraiser for children's hospital

December 2, 2014

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt has kicked off its sixth annual Koins for Kids fundraising campaign to benefit Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley.

Wienerschnitzel launches #Wienercross online sweepstakes

December 2, 2014

As part of its new partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross, Wienerschnitzel has launched a new #Wienercross online sweepstakes. The promotion offers fans…

Good Times latest restaurant features new design

December 2, 2014

A new Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard opened last week in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, featuring the brand's new restaurant design.

After 40 years, Burger King brings back the Yumbo sandwich

December 2, 2014

Burger King has brought back its Yumbo hot ham and cheese sandwich for the first time since 1974.

McDonald's largest franchisee appoints CFO

December 2, 2014

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest global franchisee, has named José Carlos Alcantara as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12.

Krispy Kreme gets into the holiday spirit

December 2, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has launched its holiday menu, including the Krispy Kreme Snowman, Holiday Sprinkles, Red Velvet Cake and Wreath Doughnuts. They are…

Tim Hortons launches holiday LTOs

December 2, 2014

Tim Hortons has introduced its holiday menu, which is now available in Canada and the US.

Baskin-Robbins spotlights holiday-themed menu

December 2, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is now spotlighting its holiday-themed ice cream cakes, including the Snowman Cake, Yule Log Roll Cake, Rosette Mini Roll…

Popeyes comes up with spice box-inspired chicken LTO

December 2, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced its new Spicebox Chicken, inspired by the spice boxes used in many kitchens in Louisiana. To create the new boneless…

Dunkin' Donuts extends campus footprint

December 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts continues to extend its campus footprint, opening 10 new units at nine universities throughout the country this year. According to a news…

Temporary hires can have a lasting effect

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Keep an eye out for a team member who takes new peers under their wing; you just might have had an excellent trainer under your nose.

Secrets to successful restaurant site selection

Tour prospective sites in order from worst to best, which will allow you to become more confident, ask better questions and be more in control of the leasing…

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.