McDonald's launches Spanish Twitter account @MeEncanta

November 9, 2011

McDonald's USA is expanding its social media strategy with the launch of @MeEncanta, the chain's official Twitter handle focused on its growing number of…

Tim Hortons turns in strong Q3

November 9, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for its third quarter ended Oct. 2, citing a strong same-store sales performance for both the Canadian and U.S. systems.

Popeyes' parent company raises FY guidance

November 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2.

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Culver's launches Hometown Hall of Fame contest

November 8, 2011

Culver's has launched its first Hometown Hall of Fame Contest. From now through Dec. 5, guests are encouraged to share a story of their ideal local hero for a…

Study: Lack of correlation between obesity rates and QSR visits

November 8, 2011

The heaviest QSR users are not low-income consumers, as widely believed, but rather those in the middle-class. According to a new study released by UC…

White Castle's short film contest inspired by Harold & Kumar

November 8, 2011

White Castle and the New York Film Academy have kicked off a short film contest inspired by New Line Cinema's new film "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D…

Dunkin' Donuts new sponsorship taps into Latin fan base

November 8, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new sponsorship with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) to be the exclusive coffee provider of Noche de Estrellas…

Krispy Kreme's grocery line expands with chocolate

November 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme is adding two new chocolate flavored treats to its growing line of packaged doughnuts and sweets sold in participating grocery stores, convenience…

Truitt Bros. co-founder receives 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award

November 8, 2011

Truitt Brothers, Inc. co-founder Peter Truitt will receive the 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award on Nov. 18 at the fifth annual banquet created by the Arnica…

Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich

November 7, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…

Specialty seasonal drinks added to McDonald's McCafe lineup

November 7, 2011

McDonald's USA has added two new beverages to its McCafe beverage line – Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Krispy Kreme expands Philippine footprint

November 7, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the Philippines, The Real American Doughnut Company Inc., under…

Sonic launches Toaster Melt sandwiches

November 7, 2011

Sonic has added two new Toaster Melt Sandwiches to its menu during November and December.

Carrols Restaurant Group posts modest gains for Burger King units

November 7, 2011

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 2. Carrols owns and operates 551 restaurants, including 30…

Papa Murphy's promotes Wendy's veteran to CEO

November 7, 2011

Just five months after being named president, Papa Murphy's International has promoted Ken Calwell to the chief executive officer position, effective Dec. 31.

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

Baskin-Robbins introduces hot chocolate flavor

November 6, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has introduced Winter Chocolate Marshmallow as its November flavor of the month, featuring rich hot chocolate-flavored ice cream with a whipped…

Whataburger adds healthier menu options

November 6, 2011

Starting Nov. 7, Whataburger will become the latest QSR to add apple slices to its kids' meals as a substitute for french fries. The apple slices will be…

Captain D's launches white fish entrée, charity campaign

November 6, 2011

Captain D's has launched the new Southern Style White Fish dinner, its biggest fish to date. The dinner is $4.99 and includes two sides and Captain D's hush…