Australian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale

March 21, 2012

Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop rolls out Easter egg donut

March 21, 2012

In celebration of spring, Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop has rolled out decorated egg-shaped donuts at all U.S. locations for a limited time.

Ice cream shop using iPad kiosks

March 21, 2012

Twistee Treat, a QSR chain with 35 locations in Missouri and Florida, has deployed Revel Systems' point-of-sale iPad kiosk system throughout its Florida…

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Dunkin' Donuts introduces three new iced coffee flavors

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three new caramel iced coffee flavors to welcome spring – Caramel Turtle, Caramel Almond and Caramel Mocha.

Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

Wendy's vs. Burger King: A shift in perception

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The burger wars have shifted in Wendy's favor in part because of favorable consumer perception.

Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Dunkin' Donuts bagels earn high marks from Consumer Reports

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts plain and everything bagels earned high marks from Consumer Reports' testers in a recent report now available online. The results will be…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Scotland considers QSR commercial ban

March 20, 2012

The Scottish Government is mulling a decision to ban commercials for products high in fat, sugar and salt during primetime TV, before 9 p.m.

KFC Canada introduces Family Dinner Box

March 20, 2012

For the first time in more than 50 years, KFC Canada is offering an alternative to its signature bucket.

Culver's operators named Wisconsin Restaurateurs of the Year

March 20, 2012

Craig and Lea Culver, of Culver's Restaurants, have been named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

Four tips for a successful Facebook page

by Lisa DiVirgilio

Always respond to fans - whether they post a positive or negative comment about your brand.

Wendy's tests spicy guacamole chicken club

March 19, 2012

During Wendy's recent fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, CEO Emil Brolick spoke about Wendy's image activation effort, which includes new menu…

McDonald's testing breakfast sandwiches with jalapeno kick

March 19, 2012

McDonald's is testing jalapeno salsa breakfast sandwiches in the Houston market.

Flying Biscuit testing quick-service menu

March 19, 2012

The Flying Biscuit Café has launched a new quick-service menu to provide guests with alternative time-saving options.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

Carl's Jr. kicks off Laker Girls Lunch Date Tour

March 19, 2012

Carl's Jr. is kicking off a three-week in-restaurant tour featuring the Los Angeles Laker Girls.