Baskin-Robbins plans to unload Los Angeles units to franchisees

January 3, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified franchisees to own and operate existing Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area. Currently…

Dunkin' Donuts motivates customers through Runner's World partnership

January 3, 2013

To help runners of all skill sets get motivated in 2013, Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Runner's World magazine to develop 5K and 10K training programs…

Tax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth

January 2, 2013

The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…

Fitch: Stable outlook for US fast casuals, QSRs

January 2, 2013

The credit outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry remains stable for 2013, as restaurants adjust operating and financial strategies to manage challenging…

Snapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance

December 31, 2012

ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…

NRA: Restaurant operators still uncertain about economy despite higher November same-store sales

December 31, 2012

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November.…

Burger King launching new menu items

December 31, 2012

Burger King is rolling out a few new menu items for 2013, including the new BK Molten Fudge Bites & Sundae. Other newcomers, according to the Huffington…

Owner of Hawaii Taco Bells, Pizza Huts sells to PE firm

December 31, 2012

TD Food Group, which operates about 70 fast-food restaurants throughout Hawaii, is now under the ownership of the private equity firm, Nimes Capital. TD's…

Boston, Florida Dunkin' Donuts testing gluten-free donuts

December 31, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is testing a gluten-free donut product in its Boston and South Florida markets, according to investorplace.com, which reported that the chain is…

Single-serve coffee generates readers' interest in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR segment was busy this year with menu rollouts and creative marketing campaigns.

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Restaurants should look to mobile payments for competitive edge

December 28, 2012

Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…

Yogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu

December 28, 2012

Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…

Burger King maps out aggressive Central American growth strategy

December 28, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Inc. today announced that it has entered into a multi-country master franchise joint venture agreement with BEBOCA Ltd. in Central…

McDonald's set to launch Fish McBites nationally

December 28, 2012

McDonald's announced its intention to launch Fish McBites nationally via its Twitter page earlier this week. The product has been in test since early 2012 in…

7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment

December 28, 2012

C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…

Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

What is the role of fanatical, cult-like menu items in QSR segment?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cult-like food products drive brand value as the enormous consumer base recognizes and assigns value to the new product developed by a particular company.

QSRs finish the year strong with menu rollouts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to Technomic research, November has the highest percentage of new product launches.