McDonald's closes Crimea restaurants amidst Ukraine crisis

April 4, 2014

McDonald's has ceased operations of its three restaurants in Crimea amid the Russian conflict over the peninsula. According to Reuters, the QSR said it will…

Cold Stone Creamery plans major expansion in Japan

April 4, 2014

Cold Stone Creamery has sold its interest as the Master Franchisee in Japan to HotLand Corp. to further develop the concept within the country.

The Middleby Corp. acquires food processing equipment manufacturer

April 4, 2014

The Middleby Corp. has acquired the assets of Processing Equipment Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of equipment for the food processing industry based in…

Senate committee approves key tax provisions for the restaurant industry

April 4, 2014

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved a tax extenders package that includes three key provisions for the restaurant industry.

Krispy Kreme kicks off 45 days of philanthropy

April 4, 2014

For six consecutive years, Krispy Kreme has held a fundraiser to provide summer camp experiences for children with chronic or serious illnesses via its Drive…

Congress votes to bring 'full-time' definition back to 40 hours

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2014

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today in favor of H.R. 2575, AKA the Save American Workers Act, which would bring the definition of a full-time…

Larry Winget to keynote Fast Casual Executive Summit

April 3, 2014

Larry Winget, AKA The Pitbull of Personal Development, will keynote the 9th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-14 in Denver.

Dunkin' Donuts steps up its iced tea offerings

April 3, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts today announced new iced tea beverages for the spring and summer seasons.

Granbury, pcAmerica offering expanded online, mobile ordering options

April 3, 2014

Restaurant technology providers pcAmerica and Granbury Solutions have expanded their partnership to provide restaurants with more online and mobile ordering…

Easy Ice now sponsoring Share our Strength

April 3, 2014

Easy Ice announced today that it is a local sponsor of Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation events in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami and Baltimore.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

Survey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids

April 3, 2014

Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Good Times restaurant hits $2M annual sales milestone

April 3, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that same-store sales for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, increased 17.8 percent, representing a two year…

Popeyes' franchisee raises record $539K for MDA

April 3, 2014

Sailormen Inc., a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, announced it raised a record $539,863 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its "Appetite…

Del Taco enhances breakfast menu

April 3, 2014

The latest QSR to throw down the breakfast gauntlet is Del Taco, adding tacos to its morning daypart menu starting today.

Dunkin' Donuts adds units to Colorado franchisees' portfolio

April 3, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees Jason Duffy and Bert Hayenga to develop three new restaurants in…

Convenience stores hit record in-store sales in 2013

April 2, 2014

U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4 percent to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuel sales of $491.…

Cargill earns seven sustainability awards from McDonald's

April 2, 2014

McDonald's has honored Cargill with seven "Best of Sustainable Supply" awards, including two category winners for community impact and economics.

Carvel introduces salted caramel offerings

April 2, 2014

Salted caramel is on trend, and Carvel has responded with the launch of its new caramel ice cream flavor that features a hint of salt.