Scotsman Ice launches Luv the Nug app

August 11, 2011

Fans of Scotsman's Original Chewable Ice can now find locations that serve nugget ice with a new iPhone application released by Scotsman Ice Systems. By…

Jack in the Box same-store sales up

August 10, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…

Tim Hortons' Sustainability Report garners award

August 10, 2011

Tim Hortons has received two ARC Awards for Outstanding Achievement for its online Sustainability Report and its printed Annual Report.

Technomic: Chains continue to grow through franchising

August 10, 2011

As the economy keeps moving at a slow pace, restaurant brands continue to tap into franchising as an avenue for growth.

Arby’s names ‘Good Mood’ casting call winner

August 10, 2011

Iowa resident Andy Johnson has been chosen as the winner of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.'s Casting Call Video Contest, launched last month.

Sbarro plans bankuptcy exit strategy

August 10, 2011

Sbarro Inc. entered bankruptcy this year but has proposed a restructuring plan that would give ownership of the company to senior lenders.

Wendy’s sales up in the midst of menu, store updates

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 10, 2011

First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.

Contentious breakup for Captain D’s and AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 9, 2011

Less than two years after landing the Captain D's account, Florida-based ad agency Zimmerman has jumped ship, citing differences with CMO Monte Jump, who…

Taco Cabana overhauls marketing campaign

August 9, 2011

San Antonio-based advertising and branding agency BradfordLawton is spearheading a new creative campaign for Taco Cabana that includes print, outdoor and TV…

Nestlé Toll House Café opens in Kuwait

August 9, 2011

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip recently opened its first bakery/dessert bar in Kuwait. The new location is in Abu Al Hasaniya's The Village and is operated by…

Krispy Kreme expands WiFi locations

August 9, 2011

Krispy Kreme stores in Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wisconsin, operated by Las Vegas-based franchisee Westward Dough Operating Company LLC, have added…

No Secret Recipe, no KFC: Fiji units close

August 8, 2011

Three KFC outlets in Fiji have permanently closed after they ran out of key ingredients in Colonel Sanders' Secret Recipe that have been quarantined since…

Krispy Kreme FUNdraising efforts hit Philly

August 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme Philadelphia is hosting a contest to give away more than 150 dozen doughnuts to selected community groups. The winning organizations will generate…

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Jack in the Box adds member to board of directors

August 8, 2011

San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. has added Madeleine Kleiner to the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 22.

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

McDonald's turns in a hot July

August 7, 2011

Shortly after releasing positive second quarter results, McDonald's Corp. announced a global comparable sales growth of 5.1 percent in July.

Gold Star Chili opens University of Kentucky location

August 7, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is opening its newest store location on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington on Aug. 9.

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.