Auntie Anne's offers Atlanta travelers a twist

September 27, 2010

Auntie Anne's is officially open for business at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The hand-rolled soft pretzel company now has 39 airport…

All this change is driving me crazy!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

I was sure it would be a short, 15-minute lesson about e-mail to my 62-year old father. Tell him the basics, have him create and respond to an e-mail and then…

NRA believes Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 will have 'multiplier effect'

September 26, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has endorsed the final passage of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that will provide the nation's restaurants…

Service-minded: McDonald's searching for Men of McCafe ambassadors

September 26, 2010

McDonald's has launched a national search for men who make a difference. A series of events will be held to determine five service-minded, African American…

McDonald's testing super-sized snack wraps

September 26, 2010

It only took about four years for the McDonald's snack wrap to get super-sized. The quick-service chain is testing a larger version of its chicken snack wrap…

Church's Chicken eyes Taco Bell customers

September 26, 2010

In a conscious effort to woo Taco Bell customers, Church's Chicken is now selling tacos.

Great American Cookies launches national book drive

September 26, 2010

Great American Cookies is celebrating National Cookie Month and National Book Month in October by hosting its inaugural Reading is SWEET: 2010 National Book…

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.