Top 5 2012 food innovation product predictions

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Coconut is the leading hot flavor in the restaurant industry from the fine dining level to the QSR coconut shrimp level.

McDonald's reports 11 percent profit, plans 1,300 new stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken McBites, blueberry banana nut oatmeal and Cherry Berry Chiller iced beverage ready for menu debut.

Winter not deterring iced coffee sales at Dunkin' Donuts

January 24, 2012

Although it's the middle of winter, iced coffee sales haven't slowed down at Dunkin' Donuts. According to an independent survey commissioned by the Canton…

Restaurant.com launches iPhone app

January 24, 2012

The Restaurant.com iPhone mobile app, now available in Apple's App Store, gives diners the ability to scan nearby dining options, purchase a paperless savings…

Cold Stone Creamery sued by franchisee association

January 24, 2012

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company Kahala on behalf of an independent franchisee association. According to Blue Mau…

Chick-fil-A planning 8 Houston area units

January 24, 2012

Chick-fil-A has plans to open eight new units in the Houston market this year. The first restaurant is set to open Jan. 26 in Pearland, Texas, according to the…

How Subway created the top brand buzz

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Differentiation is the key to generating — and maintaining — positive consumer perception.

North Dakota McDonald's offering signing bonus

January 23, 2012

A McDonald's restaurant in Dickinson, N.D., is offering $300 signing bonuses for prospective employees.

LaMar's Donuts launches whole-grain options and skinny lattes

January 23, 2012

To celebrate New Year's resolutioners, LaMar's Donuts has introduced a new whole-grain glazed cake and whole-grain raised donuts accompanied by a variety of…

Hardee's rolls out diner-style breakfast platter

January 23, 2012

Hardee's is rolling out its new Country Fried Steak 'N' Gravy Breakfast Platter at participating restaurants beginning today. The new diner-style platter is…

Arby's names new chief development officer

January 23, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has named Nils Okeson as general counsel and chief development officer. Okeson will also serve as a member of the brand's…

Digital signage used in pop-up Twitter cafe

January 20, 2012

At the Dublin Web Summit late last year, Irish utility Electric Ireland set up a Twitter powered pop-up Tweet cafe, allowing customers to tweet their orders…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multiunit deal for Nebraska, Iowa

January 19, 2012

As part of Dunkin' Donuts aggressive expansion plan, the company has signed a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisee Savoureux…

White Castle ready for Slider Bowl Championship

January 19, 2012

White Castle's inaugural Slider Bowl National Championship will be held Jan. 31 at the Crowne Plaza Union Station Victoria Ballroom in Indianapolis.

KFC issues layoffs at Louisville headquarters

January 19, 2012

An unknown number of KFC employees were issued pink slips Thursday at parent company Yum! Brands' headquarters in Louisville, Ky.

Taco Bell jumps into breakfast daypart

January 19, 2012

Beginning next week, Taco Bell will throw its hat into the fastest growing daypart in the QSR space. Calling it "First Meal," the Irvine, Calif.-based chain's…

NRA touts tourism as key to restaurant jobs growth

January 19, 2012

Mike Gibbons, former National Restaurant Association board chairman, has been named to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Board. The board's new members were…

McDonald's named a top global brand for 'consumer responsiveness'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Interbrand's methodology factors in financial performance, role of the brand and brand strength.

NRF 2012: Phone charging as bait for digital signage

NEC's Rich Ventura talks about his company's combination phone-charging kiosk and digital sign with interactive messaging. Applications include retail…

VendorSafe service package to include mobile-payment security

January 18, 2012

VendorSafe Technologies, a provider of PCI-DSS compliant network security, has packaged some of its services to create a network environment for new payment…