McDonald's Australia launches biggest ad campaign to date

September 26, 2010

McDonald's Australia has just introduced its largest TV commercial campaign to date. Titled "Playland," the spot builds on the company's famous tagline, "I'm…

UK government pushes for voluntary menu labeling

September 26, 2010

Europe may chastise Americans for their wealth of fast food options, but it is also taking a cue from menu labeling laws soon to be enacted in the States.

ARAMARK's Burger Studio kiosk named tech innovator

September 26, 2010

For the ninth consecutive year, ARAMARK has been named to the 2010 InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business…

Arby's wants your feedback

September 23, 2010

Arby's has incorporated a customer feedback survey on its website, www.arbys.com/survey, to gauge customer's dining experiences at the restaurant.

McDonald's hot chicken suit settled

September 23, 2010

A $2 million lawsuit against a McDonald's restaurant in Virginia has been settled for an undisclosed amount.

Texas Popeyes handing out free sandwiches

September 23, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering its new Simple Chicken Sandwich for free in select Texas markets Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wendy's/Arby's Group earns Adoption-Friendliest workplace title

September 23, 2010

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has listed its fourth annual Best Adoption-Friendly workplaces, recognizing the top 100 organizations in the U.S. for…

Food safety: Back to the basics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

So many chains have been the focal point of foodborne illness outbreaks. This summer seemed particularly chaotic, with salmonella cases traced to Taco Bell and…

Carl's Jr. opens 500th Green Burrito restaurant

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September 22, 2010

Carl’s Jr. will celebrate the grand opening of its 500th dual-branded Green Burrito restaurant Friday in Anaheim, Calif.

Subway launches new music competition

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September 22, 2010

Subway restaurants and Clear Channel Radio have announced a new nationwide competition for music artists and bands. The competition, "Subway Fresh Artists,…

Quiznos signs South American franchise agreement

September 22, 2010

Quiznos will bring its toasty subs to Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's recently signed master franchise agreement.

Wake up call: McDonald's becomes No. 1 coffee seller in U.K.

September 22, 2010

McDonald's burgers may have put the chain on the proverbial map, but it's the McCafe line up that has consumers lovin' it these days, especially in the United…

Extreme makeover: Burger King's new owners may face costly reimaging

September 22, 2010

Brazilian investment company 3G Capital's $4 billion purchase of Burger King may be getting even more expensive.

Yum! Brands adds to its hunger relief efforts

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September 21, 2010

Yum! Brands Foundation is adding to its World Hunger Relief effort by sponsoring The Muhammad Ali Center's 'Muhammad Ali Center Peace Gardens' to teach…

Turkish ministry files complaint over Burger King meat contamination

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September 21, 2010

Investigations continue in Turkey of alleged claims that the country's Burger King chain sold 160,000 salmonella and listeria-contaminated hamburger patties.

Yum! Brands sued by franchisee for fraud

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September 21, 2010

Yum! Brands is facing another lawsuit, this time by a Lexington, Ky.-based company operating franchised Long John Silver's and A&W restaurants. The…

Ronald McDonald Charities opens 300th house

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September 21, 2010

On Sept. 29, 2010, the new Ronald McDonald House will celebrate its grand opening of the third house in metro St. Louis and its 300th location in the world.

Report offers insights to fast-growing Indian market

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September 21, 2010

A new report by RNCOS, a global market research analysis organization, shows that India is one of the fastest quick-service markets in the world with an annual…

Dunkin' Donuts storms into Connecticut

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September 21, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts will develop 23 new restaurants with an existing Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee, Men at Work IV, LLC along the Connecticut Turnpike. Six locations…

Chicken fight: KFC's advertising-based conflict goes to court

September 20, 2010

A conflict that has been brewing since January between Kentucky Fried Chicken and a group of its franchisees is finally going to court.