Gold Star Chili opens University of Kentucky location

August 7, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is opening its newest store location on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington on Aug. 9.

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.

Adding a mobile platform 101

Developers of mobile sites and apps discuss how to best offer the services.

Are fro-yo stores today's ice cream parlors?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Fro-yo's comeback is attributed to more variety, a bigger demand for healthy food and a fun, social experience.

Tasti D-Lite eyes Australian expansion

August 4, 2011

New York-based Tasti D-Lite is set to open its first unit in Australia by month's end. The unit will be located in Melbourne.

Krispy Kreme UK co-branding efforts pick up

August 4, 2011

Krispy Kreme is hoping to double the size of its footprint in the United Kingdom market and has added co-branding opportunities and an experiential campaign to…

Dunkin’ Donuts plans to expand in San Antonio market

August 4, 2011

As part of its aggressive expansion plans, Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to grow its presence in the San Antonio market. The company will host a seminar Aug. 16 to…

Subway ready for mobile payments test

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

? Partnership with Velti makes Subway one of the first global franchise organizations to consolidate on a single mobile platform.

Wendy’s headquarters returning home to Central Ohio

August 3, 2011

Dave Thomas' company is coming home. The Wendy's Company announced today that it will return its headquarters to Central Ohio after spending about three years…

Krystal seeking possible sale

August 3, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal is seeking potential buyers for the 364-unit burger chain.

Nathan’s Famous Q1 revenues up

August 3, 2011

Jericho, N.Y.-based Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for its first quarter 2012 ended June 26.

Commentary: Focus on profit generation rather than revenues

Driving competitors out of the market using low prices doesn't always work.

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

In my last post I talked about a recent social media conference I attended and how it gave me the chance to step away from the chatter about this cool app…

Dunkin’ Brands reports Q2 earnings; launches K-cups

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Donuts' beats coffee rival Starbucks in nationwide rollout of K-Cups.

McDonald’s UK signs IT support contract

August 2, 2011

McDonald's UK has signed a deal with Fujitsu to provide IT infrastructure support services to the company's 1,200 restaurants in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Wendy’s franchisee deploys SonicWALL network security

August 2, 2011

Wendy's franchisee DavCo Restaurants Inc. has deployed SonicWALL Inc.'s Network Security Appliance (NSA) 4500 firewalls, a Secure Remote Access (SRA) 420…

El Pollo Loco franchisee puts 9 SoCal units up for sale

August 2, 2011

The estates of Pollo West Corp. and Mi Pollo Inc., owners and operators of 13 El Pollo Loco restaurants, have put nine units up for sale.

Culver’s rolls out new TV campaign

August 2, 2011

Culver's continues to evolve its new "Welcome to Delicious" brand campaign with a new TV campaign promoting 100-percent, Midwest-raised, fresh, never-frozen…

Dairy Queen signs expansion deal in Guatemala

August 2, 2011

Dairy Queen has signed an agreement with franchisee Grupo Buen Rollo to open 15 locations throughout Guatemala by 2015.