Church's Chicken names new marketing chief

June 4, 2012

Jim Hyatt, president and CEO of Church's Chicken, has announced that Robert Crews has been named as executive vice president, chief marketing officer for…

KFC returning to Newfoundland, Canada

June 4, 2012

Yum! Restaurants Canada is aggressively scouting new restaurant locations in Newfoundland as part of its Atlantic Canada growth strategy. For the first time in…

Bojangles growing Atlanta footprint

June 4, 2012

Bojangles is planning on adding seven units in the metro Atlanta market, calling the city its No. 1 growth priority.

Kahala franchisees create food court concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How one couple operates four of the company's brands in one non-traditional space.

Restaurants serve up a path to success — Part 1

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Have you taken a look at the 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast? If you don't have a copy, you'll want to get one. If you have a copy and haven't read it…

Rita's Italian Ice kicks off fundraiser to fight pediatric cancer

June 1, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has kicked off its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and seventh annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a…

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Pizza Hut targets Subway with P'Zolo launch

June 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has introduced three new P'Zolo sandwich offerings – Meat Trio, Buffalo Chicken and Italian Steak. The P'Zolos are served with ranch or marinara…

McDonald's announces 10-year plan for gestation stall phase out

June 1, 2012

On Thursday, McDonald's USA shared its 10-year plan to work with its pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its U.S. pork supply.

Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

It's counterfeit! Now what do we do? - Part 3

Training your employees on how to detect counterfeit, and what to do when it occurs is an essential element of loss prevention and cash management plans.

Food innovation burnout at 33,528 feet

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term innovation is used more frivolously as it now implies a company is "agile" and "cool."

Dunkin' Donuts signs new Denver franchisee

May 31, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-store development agreement with new franchisees Buzz and Brad Calkins for 12 new restaurants in Denver.

Cousins Subs plans Florida debut

May 31, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced a new franchise agreement that will mark the brand's Florida debut this year. Franchisee Jack Evola, a Venezuelan…

KFC New Zealand adds pie to the menu

May 31, 2012

To mark the onset of winter in New Zealand, KFC has introduced a new pie to the menu.

Burger King sells 278 units to franchisee

May 31, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the completion of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation.

Customer demand prompts return of Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken salad

May 31, 2012

Back by popular demand and in time for the summer season, Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken Salad is now available in restaurants for a limited time only.

White Castle plans parfait launch

May 31, 2012

White Castle's Craver Nation loyalty program is hosting a "Slider Bombing" promotion, where fans can take pictures of other people and replace their head with…

American Roadside Burgers corporate offices to open in North Carolina

May 31, 2012

The second Charlotte, N.C., American Roadside will open June 9 in SouthPark. American Roadside opened its first Charlotte store in October of 2011, and this…

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…