Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

McDonald's Europe expects kiosks to increase jobs

More than 800 kiosks are taking orders -- not jobs -- at McDonald's restaurants throughout Europe.

Subway to open 2,000 stores, looking for franchisees

May 23, 2011

According to a company press release, Subway restaurant chain plans to open 2,000 stores in North America in 2011.

Burger King stops airing ad following U.S. Postal Service complaint

May 23, 2011

According to Fox News, the U.S. Postal Service has reached a settlement with Burger King over an ad campaign last year that portrayed a letter carrier becoming…

Arby's wins chicken salad taste-off, donates $25,000 to No Kid Hungry Campaign

May 23, 2011

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that it will donate $25,000 to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national effort to end childhood hunger in…

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

Subway units in North Carolina receive LEED certification

May 22, 2011

Subway restaurants has announced that two of its recently opened stores in the Raleigh, N.C. market are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED…

Whataburger introduces new chicken sandwich

May 22, 2011

Whataburger today announced the Honey Mustard Chicken Club, its newest menu item available for a limited time only. The new chicken sandwich, with a choice of…

NRA 2011: McCafé digital menu board project largest in world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Stratacache discuss the benefits of having the digital platform in place.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.

NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Del Taco taps Boefly to assist with bank financing

May 19, 2011

Del Taco has selected BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing.

Coca-Cola names new sustainability chief

May 19, 2011

The Coca-Cola Company announced that Beatriz ("Bea") Perez, currently chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America, will become the company's chief…

McDonald’s rejects calls to shift marketing focus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

At its annual shareholders' meeting Thursday, McDonald's rejected a call from various health organizations and 20,000 petition signees to shift its "predatory…

Commentary: Ronald McDonald creator defends character

As tens of thousands sign a petition to retire the famous mascot, the clown's architect wonders where the responsibility belongs.

MICROS and VeriFone partner on NFC POS for hospitality

May 19, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of hardware and software solutions for the hospitality industry, and point of sale provider VeriFone Systems Inc., have…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

McDonald's Canada rolls out WiFi

May 18, 2011

More than 1,000 McDonald's Restaurants across Canada now offer free and unlimited WiFi.