Jack in the Box announces 3Q results

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

Sweet Tea-light: Chick-fil-A sets Guinness record

August 4, 2010

Chick-fil-A gave "super size" a whole new meaning on Wednesday, setting a Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest sweet iced tea.

Wendy's prepares to enter Russian market

August 4, 2010

Starting in early 2011, Wendy's restaurants will begin popping up in the Russian market.

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…

Baskin-Robbins names Papa John's veteran to new post

August 3, 2010

While many companies continue to downsize, Baskin-Robbins has created a new positon to oversee U.S. operations. Bill Mitchell has been named vice president…

British and Irish McDonald's customers can now go cashless

August 3, 2010

Catering to an increase in credit and debit card usage, IBM and McDonald's have agreed to a 3-year partnership to provide a new cashless payment system for…

Arby's moves forward on international growth

August 3, 2010

The Wendy's/Arby's Group has announced plans to move forward on its international expansion.

El Pollo Loco named a top franchise for Hispanics for the first time

August 3, 2010

The World Franchising Network has listed El Pollo Loco on its list of Top Franchises for Hispanics. This is the first time the chicken establishment has made…

East Coast Wings develops QSR prototype

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In a report issued July 20, the NPD Group stated that QSR unit counts are down 1 percent within the past year.

Buzzworthy ... or just "buzzare"?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A friend of mine owns cats. She says they’ve never made any noise as horrible as that emitting from the creatures she calls Quiznos Kitties of the Damned…

Jack in the Box offers a break from typical breakfasts

August 2, 2010

Jack in the Box has added an unusual twist to its already noncomforming breakfast menu.

Smuckers raises cost of Dunkin' Donuts coffee

August 2, 2010

It may cost a bit more to get that morning boost, as J.M. Smucker Co. announced it has upped the cost on most of its coffee sold in the United States.

KFC continues international growth in Malaysia

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August 2, 2010

KFC Holdings, the franchisee of the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain of restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, has announced that it will continue to…

N.C. convenience stores buying Dunkin' Donuts franchise licenses

August 2, 2010

Grabbing a signature Dunkin' Donut in North Carolina is about to get a little more convenient.

KFC franchisees get a boost from registry listing

August 2, 2010

KFC Corp. has been added to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Registry, a list of franchise systems that have had their agreements…

How Coca-Cola's mobile credit campaign could change QSR

By Gary Schwartz

Stevi B's snags Arby's marketing alum

Stevi B's Pizza has announced that Allyson K. Smith has been named chief marketing officer for the brand. In this position, Smith will lead all strategic brand…

Taco Bell's menu additions inspired by authenticity

August 1, 2010

Taco Bell's menu expands today, with the introduction of its Cantina Taco line. The Cantina Tacos are available with fire-grilled chicken, Carne Asada steak or…

Church's Chicken named a top franchise for Hispanics

August 1, 2010

Fully aware that U.S. Hispanic consumers outspent every other demographic last year, one chain is tapping heavily into the Hispanic franchise ownership base.

McDonald's introduces Angus the Third in Australia

August 1, 2010

The Angus burger line at Australian McDonald's has had such success in its first year, the company is introducing a third to the mix, called Angus the Third.