Report: Demographic shift influencing food trends

February 6, 2013

A new market research report jointly published by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation shows how the growth in the Hispanic and Asian populations is causing a…

Jersey Mike's Subs makes its Oregon debut

February 6, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs today opened its first restaurant in the state of Oregon -- its 33rd market -- in Portland. The new restaurant is located in Cascade…

Arby's launches 'Fan of the Week' program

February 6, 2013

Arby's has launched a new program, "Arby's Fan of the Week," in honor of reaching its 2 millionth Facebook fan. As part of the program, the chain will randomly…

Dunkin' Donuts targets New Orleans

February 6, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with two franchise groups to develop 11 new restaurants throughout New Orleans within the…

Wincor installs new self-order solution at Spanish restaurant chain

February 6, 2013

The Spanish fast food chain Pans & Company has deployed self-service ordering technology from Wincor Nixdorf that aims to speed processes, improve service…

Create Your Own App platform available for restauants

February 6, 2013

As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…

Quiznos gets redemption uptick from location-based mobile coupon test

February 5, 2013

Sense Networks, a provider of mobile ads based on mobile location and behavioral targeting data, today announced the completion of a mobile advertising…

Foodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular

February 5, 2013

Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.

Burger King expands Positive Steps menu in Latin America

February 5, 2013

Burger King's menu in the Latin America/Caribbean has expanded significantly. The brand announced multiple new products, many of which were created in line…

Good Times reports sales boost from new breakfast daypart

February 5, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same store sales increased 10.2 percent for the month of January on top of January 2012's 8 percent increase and an…

Subway's kids meals feature Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb'

February 5, 2013

Subway's kids' meal promotion now features Disney's "Phineas and Ferb." The new program comes on the heels of its "Wreck-It Ralph" promotion.

Nathan's Famous Q3 impacted by Hurricane Sandy

February 4, 2013

Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for the third quarter of its 2013 fiscal year that ended Dec. 23, 2012. Details include:

McDonald's adds first Happy Meal entrée in a decade

February 4, 2013

McDonald's new Fish McBites will be available as a Happy Meal entrée starting this week and through March.

Tim Hortons' penny collection benefits children's foundation

February 4, 2013

Tim Horton's locations across Canada are now collecting pennies to raise money for the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation.

Chick-fil-A's annual sales up 12 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 1, 2013

Despite a PR firestorm from president Dan Cathy's comments against gay marriage, Chick-fil-A experienced record sales in 2012.

Taco Bell upgrades steak for Cantina Bell menu

February 1, 2013

Taco Bell is introducing new tender-braised, thick-cut steak to all menu items, including the Cantina Bell steak burrito priced at $4.99.

Jersey Mike's opens first airport locations

February 1, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…

Duke Marketing CEO tapped to speak at restaurant industry event

February 1, 2013

Linda Duke, chief executive of Duke Marketing LLC, will be a speaker at the 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, held at the University…

Burger King dropped-supplier investigation confirms horse meat presence

February 1, 2013

Burger King announced that its investigation of former supplier Silvercrest Foods has been concluded. The company dropped the supplier earlier this month after…

McDonald's South Africa deploys IBM social business software

February 1, 2013

McDonald's South Africa has implemented IBM's social business software, converging social, mobile and cloud facilitating for its expansion into new markets…