TCBY adds Detroit as a priority market

December 18, 2012

After exceeding its expansion goals for 2012, TCBY is now planning its growth strategy for 2013, which now includes the Detroit area as a priority market. TCBY…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's introduce jalapeno turkey burger

December 18, 2012

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are spicing up the holidays with the introduction of the Jalapeno Turkey Burger. The newest addition to the award-winning charbroiled…

Jack in the Box offers Chicken Nugget promotion

December 18, 2012

For a limited time beginning today, Jack in the Box is offering its 20-piece Chicken Nuggets for the promotional price of $4.99, plus tax.

Carvel makes donation for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

December 18, 2012

Carvel Ice Cream has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. The funds raised support the ongoing Red Cross response to…

Cheers: NRA, Technomic partner to share latest trends in alcohol

December 18, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Technomic to provide restaurant operators with information about how they can add adult beverages to…

Quick-service brands score high for value perception

December 18, 2012

A new study from HuffPost Food and YouGov BrandIndex showcases consumers' perception of American restaurant chains (130 brands were included). The polling data…

Tim Hortons launches Random Cups of Kindness campaign

December 17, 2012

Tim Hortons' "Random Cups of Kindness" campaign begins today and runs through Dec. 22. During the promotion, thousands of randomly selected guests at more than…

Making your business successful in 2013

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

H A P P Y   N E W    Y E A R

Survey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013

December 17, 2012

A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…

McDonald's memos suggest franchisees stay open on Christmas

December 17, 2012

Two internal McDonald's memos have been obtained by Ad Age outlining the company's push to keep franchised units open on Christmas Day to help lift December…

Burger King Russia entangled in trademark battle

December 17, 2012

Burger King Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Moscow resident Alexei Makoveyev after he registered website domains the quick-service chain believes…

Burger King tops Google's 2012 food delivery searches

December 14, 2012

Google released its 2012 Zeitgeist list earlier this week, highlighting the top searches in different categories and countries around the world.

McDonald's UAE turning vegetable oil into fuel

December 14, 2012

McDonald's in the United Arab Emirates is making good on its 2011 promise to recycle its vegetable oil. Its fleet of cars has traveled a combined 808,41…

What to expect in the quick-service segment in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives will pick up in the New Year, and so will competition from other segments.

Is your catering experience scalable and predictable?

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

It's time to think of the off-premise sales opportunity as the fastest growing opportunity our restaurants have.

Restaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 13, 2012

After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same…

Cleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year

December 13, 2012

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food…

McDonald's Happy Meal promotion features Moshi Monsters

December 13, 2012

Starting Dec. 14, Moshi Monsters will be featured as the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion throughout North America. The program will give fans a chance to…

Quick-service catering services projected for significant growth

December 13, 2012

A recent report from marketing research firm Technomic projects large gains in the social catering space for limited-service restaurants. Consumers' use of…

Jersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska

December 13, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…