Study reveals most employees see a future for themselves in restaurant industry

August 28, 2014

As the most extensive research of the restaurant sector workforce in decades, “Who Works in the U.S. Restaurant Industry,” details the opinions of nearly 5,10…

Execs acquire Tubby's Sub Shops

August 28, 2014

Robert Paganes, CEO of Tubby's Sub Shops, and Executive Vice President Bill Kiryakoza become sole partners of the Michigan-based company.

El Pollo Loco continues Southwest expansion with 20 unit deal

August 28, 2014

El Pollo Loco announces an agreement with AA Pollo Inc. to develop 20 new units as the first step in a multi-year franchising initiative in the greater…

Technomic report highlights lunch daypart tips and trends

August 28, 2014

Considering that consumers regularly eat lunch away from home – a couple of days a week on average -- operators do well to try to snag a larger share of visits…

Wendy's moving into $2.5 billion Indian market

August 28, 2014

Wendy's will take its first step into India in 2015, according to The Economic Times.

KFC re-enters Zimbabwe, plans 25 more stores

August 28, 2014

KFC re-enters the market in Zimbabwe, opening a store in Harare.

McDonalds builds 'music experiences' into ordering app

August 28, 2014

McDonalds is building online "music experiences" into its online food-ordering app.

Consumers say one thing, do another when it comes to healthy choices

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers sometimes say one thing, but do another when it comes to healthful choices. This conflict affects their food choices and translates into complex…

Restaurants jump on selfie bandwagon to engage Millennial consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A selfie that includes your restaurant, food or drink is a perfect form of implied testimonial.

Familiar ingredients, good descriptions help Americans make healthy food choices

August 28, 2014

A new study by Mintel reveals that 27 percent of American diners prefer to order healthy meals with familiar ingredients.

#CONNECTsummit14: Consumers waiting for marketers to catch up

Thinking about plunging in to mobile marketing? Now is a great time, according to Jack Philbin, co-founder, president and CEO of Vibes and chairman of the…

Snack foods making their way onto plates

August 27, 2014

U.S. consumers are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behavior will drive…

Will Burger King’s competition take advantage of merger backlash?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans, politicians are calling for a boycott of Burger King after company establishes Canadian headquarters.

Arby's 'Meat Mountain' causing a buzz

August 27, 2014

You won't find it on any Arby's menuboard, but the Meat Mountain is making waves in social media, according to Business Insider and other sources.

Wienerschnitzel's brings back "cash in on a corn dog" sweepstakes

August 27, 2014

Wienerschnitzel announced today the return of its "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is running now through Dec. 31.

McDonald's USA kicking off football season with contests, exclusive content and more

August 27, 2014

In its second year as the official restaurant sponsor of the NFL, McDonald's announced special prizes and exclusive football content for customers.

Popeyes signs on as inaugural sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl

August 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced its title sponsorship of the Bahamas Bowl.

Captain D's signs two multi-unit franchise deals

August 26, 2014

Captain D's recently announced two multi-unit franchise deals for the Atlanta and Tallahassee, Fla. markets.

Wayback Burgers launches national burger eating contest

August 26, 2014

Wayback Burgers announced it will host its seventh annual Triple Triple Burger Eating Contest on Sept. 18. Whichever customer eats the Triple Triple burger the…

Popeyes unveils $5 Bonafide Big Box

August 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today unveiled the $5 Bonafide Big Box, a full sized meal that includes either two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide fried chicken or three…