Dunkin’ Donuts percolating in Milwaukee

December 6, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store-development agreement with the Milwaukee Coffee Brewing Company. The deal entails a plan to open 36 new…

Arby’s taps BBDO as AOR

December 5, 2010

Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., has chosen BBDO New York as its national advertising agency of record.

McDonald’s ready for oatmeal roll-out

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s is ready to remedy the bitterness of winter mornings. The quick-service chain will debut oatmeal at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants in early January.

McDonald’s continues investment in India

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s will invest Rs350 crore – or about $78 million – in the Indian city of Ahmedabad throughout the next four years.

Pennsylvania restaurants on scam alert

December 5, 2010

Restaurants in Pennsylvania have been warned by the U.S. Agriculture Department of a potential scam involving an unidentified caller claiming to be a health…

Room for dessert? BK launches Dessert Bar

December 5, 2010

A few months after announcing it was testing a Dessert Bar in London, Burger King’s new concept has officially opened in the city.

GoMobo changes name to reflect offerings

December 5, 2010

GoMobo was launched in 2005 with a focus of creating a directory listing of restaurants where consumers could order ahead and get food on the go. Over time…

A small world, after all: International QSR opens in Disney

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu options. Both brands are new…

Arby's turnaround plan bolstered by new COO hire

December 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has tapped a new chief operating officer to help with its aggressive turnaround plans.

Auntie Anne's heads to Japan

December 2, 2010

There's a new twist to Tokyo's Ikebukuro train station. Auntie Anne's Pretzels recently opened at the location, under the operation of master franchisor AA…

Ripple effect? Another kids' meal ban pitched

December 2, 2010

As the city of San Francisco struggles to compromise in the recent vote to ban kids' meals that don't meet certain guidelines, another city is grappling with…

Off with his head: Dunkin' Donuts survey reveals gingerbread habits

December 2, 2010

In honor of National Cookie Day, Dec. 4, Dunkin' Donuts conducted its annual holiday survey asking which part of the gingerbread man cookie customers eat first.

Holiday business crime prevention tips

Typically crime increases during the holiday season, and stores and restaurants are not exempt. Unfortunately, dishonest people and criminals are attracted to…

Baskin-Robbins makes the holidays velvety

December 1, 2010

To celebrate the holidays, Baskin-Robbins has announced Red Velvet Cake as its December Flavor of the Month. The flavor has a mild chocolate cake taste with…

Popeyes pours on the beverage strategy

December 1, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen customers can now quench their thirst with Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper Snapple products. Popeyes has announced a multi-year agreement…

Krispy Kreme continues to rebound

December 1, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s revenues increased 7.9 percent for the third quarter 2011, ended October 31.

KFC winner ‘got the grades’ and the cash

December 1, 2010

A Twitter-savvy 17-year-old from Long Beach, Calif., will follow the path of higher education courtesy of the KFC Colonel’s Scholars program.

In hot water: California Taco Bell earns green rebate

December 1, 2010

A Taco Bell unit in Albany, Calif., has earned a PG&E rebate check for installing a solar hot water system. The incentive is part of the CSI-Thermal…

Krispy Kreme rings in the holidays, tests delivery

November 30, 2010

Time to hang the wreaths and build the snowmen. Or, eat them.

MaggieMoo’s ice cream pizza gets a nod for creativity

November 30, 2010

MaggieMoo’s, a Global Franchise Group LLC brand, earned a first place award in the Creative and Innovative Products category during the 2010 World Dairy Expo…