New leadership at McDonald’s South Africa

March 17, 2011

Cyril Ramaphosa, a prominent Johannesburg-based businessman, has taken over McDonald’s restaurants in South Africa.

KFC terminates franchise rights for noncompliance

March 17, 2011

KFC Corp. has pulled the franchise rights for Cleveland-based Morgan’s Foods Inc. The move affects 10 units in Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

MonkeyMedia Software CEO to host catering education webinar series

March 17, 2011

Erle Dardick, CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced…

L.A. equity firm buys large Taco Bell franchisee

March 17, 2011

Brentwood Associations, a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm, has acquired K-Mac Holdings Corp., the third largest Taco Bell franchisee in the…

Burger King breaks it off with Crispin Porter

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 17, 2011

It seems as though Burger King and Crispin Porter + Bogusky couldn’t survive the 7-year itch. It was announced today that the quick-service chain's AOR…

TCBY awards top franchisees

March 16, 2011

Salt Lake City-based TCBY held its Brand Leadership Summit recently in Las Vegas, where the company honored franchisees and discussed goals for the future.

Dunkin’ Brands taps Harlan Bakeries as Supplier of the Year

March 16, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Harlan Bakeries of Avon, Ind., as its 2010 Supplier of…

Major Taco Bell franchisee sold on strong ROI

March 16, 2011

Stamford, Conn.-based Olympus Partners announced that it has sold K-Mac Holdings Corp. K-Mac, headquartered in Ft. Smith, Ark., is the third largest Taco Bell…

Krispy Kreme sets Q4 '11 results call

March 16, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 on March 31, shortly…

Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi named as top corporate citizens

March 15, 2011

Nine National Restaurant Association members have been included on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the 2011 100 Best Corporate Citizens…

Preaching to the choir: KFC launches $10 bucket deal

March 15, 2011

KFC has launched its “10-piece 10 Buck Sunday Bucket Deal,” offering 10 pieces of Original Recipe, Extra Crispy or Kentucky Grilled Chicken for $10 plus tax on…

Bojangles’ expands Windstream partnership

March 15, 2011

Charlotte, N.C.-based Bojangles’ Restaurants has significantly expanded its service contract with Windstream Hosted Solutions.

Dunkin’ Donuts signs 5-unit deal in Florida

March 15, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Alex and Randy Fernandez and Gloria Lengyel to open five restaurants in Polk County…

PAR launches EverServ QSR Suite

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March 15, 2011

ParTech Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation which delivers point-of-sale and back-office solutions for restaurant and retail operators, has…

Wienerschnitzel wraps new hot dog line in bacon

March 15, 2011

Marking its 50th anniversary this year, Wienerschnitzel has proven it knows what stands the test of time. It’s no wonder, then, that the chain has embraced…

Dunkin’ Brands honors franchisees

March 14, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Franchisee &…

Henny Penny named McDonald’s Partner of the Year

March 14, 2011

Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny Corporation was given McDonald’s 2010 Worldwide Equipment Partnership of the Year award at the quick-service company’s recent…

McDonald’s contributes to Japan relief efforts

March 14, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation will contribute $2 million to Japan disaster relief efforts following the earthquake/tsunami last week. Funds donated by the company…

Bojangles’ franchisee opens fourth unit

March 13, 2011

7Bo of Central Florida has opened its newest Bojangles’ restaurant in Sanford, Fla., its fourth in the area.

Chick-fil-A’s newest restaurant goes green

March 13, 2011

Chick-fil-A’s newest restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, is serving as the chain’s prototype for sustainable features.