NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

Church's Chicken names new CEO

September 25, 2011

Church's Chicken has named Jim Hyatt as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Restaurants integrating Facebook ordering platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

ONOSYS launches fully integrated application to supplement primary websites.

Local marketing tip: Make a bad situation better

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A willingness to give away some free food, combined with an idea on how to make people's lives a little easier, can go a long way.

'Save As' is the new 'Print' Part 1

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

What if I told you there was a secret HR weapon that could increase your overall efficiency, satisfaction and profit…and it wouldn’t cost you any arms, legs or…

Auntie Anne's partners with Alex's Lemonade Stand

September 22, 2011

Auntie Anne's has announced a new charitable partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), an organization that raises money to fight pediatric…

Technomic: Mediterranean cuisine presents opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 22, 2011

Mediterranean cuisine is increasingly appearing on restaurant menus across numerous segments, according to recent research from Technomic.

Dunkin' Brands' international president departs after 4 months

September 22, 2011

Just four months after being named as international president of Dunkin' Brands, Neal Yanofsky is leaving the company.

Commentary: Social media has earned a seat at the table

Social media efforts need to be on par with all of the mainstream disciplines, such as operations, marketing and real estate.

It's about the possibilities

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

I was listening to an episode of This American Life on NPR when a particular segment struck me. The segment featured conversations between a writer and her…

New Zealand Taco Bell trial put on hold

September 21, 2011

In June, a New Zealand newspaper reported that Restaurant Brands was launching a pilot Taco Bell in Auckland.

E2 America's green restaurant technology now in Colorado

September 21, 2011

Efficient Energy America (E2America), a supplier of building optimization technology, has expanded its operations to Colorado with a primary focus on improving…

Krispy Kreme promoting new coffee with giveaway

September 21, 2011

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the launch of its new coffee line by giving away free 12 oz. cups of its House Blend to guests Sept. 29, National Coffee Day.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's reaching out to Millennials

September 21, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has signed an advertising agreement with OneMinuteNews.com, an online news website geared…

QSR giants target of farmworkers' class action suits

September 21, 2011

Sixteen current and former Immokalee, Fla., farmworkers have filed four separate lawsuits against Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell and Subway. Their class…

Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…

Burger King names Coyne as new PR agency

September 20, 2011

Coyne Public Relations has been named the public relations agency of record for Burger King Corp. in the U.S.

El Pollo Loco names new R&D leader

September 20, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. has appointed Heather Gardea, a 22-year culinary veteran, to the position of vice president of research & development. Gardea will…

Yum! Brands' 3-year hunger relief effort nets $67MM

September 20, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced this week that in the three years since its pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative, the…

Good Times brings back sweet potato fries

September 20, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has brought back its seasonal LTO sweet potato fries, which will be offered "naked or dusted" from now through the end of December.