U-Swirl solidifies development deal in Montana

June 30, 2011

U-Swirl Inc. has awarded area development rights to Kenneth W. Allen, to develop at least four U-Swirl Cafes in Montana throughout the next 36 months.

NRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May

June 30, 2011

As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…

Hardee’s names Operational Excellence award winner

June 30, 2011

Nine Hardee's restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell Enterprises earned the 2011 Restaurant Operational Excellence Award from Hardee's Food Systems…

Papa Gino’s one-day deal yields 10 percent sales boost

June 30, 2011

Sister chains Papa Gino's and D'Angelo's recent one-day, 50-percent off online deal, facilitated through the ONOSYS Online Ordering system, boosted ticket…

Flippin' Pizza, Tutti Frutti fro-yo testing mobile wallet

June 30, 2011

United States restaurants may be another step closer to allowing customers to pay with their mobile phones. MobilePayUSA, a division of Irvine, Calif.-based…

In-store TV, Wi-Fi coming soon to Taco Bell

June 29, 2011

Taco Bell Corp. has signed a long-term agreement with Indoor Direct Inc., owner of The Restaurant Entertainment Network, to install an in-store television…

Arby’s adds to its new Angus line

June 29, 2011

Arby's launched its Angus Cool Deli Sandwich across the country today.

GE Capital provides credit facility to Subway franchisee

June 29, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $28.9 million credit facility to Rottinghaus Company Inc., operators of Subway franchises in the Midwest. The facility…

Whataburger names new CEO

June 29, 2011

Whataburger has named Preston Atkinson, current president and chief operating officer, as its new chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Burger King Canada opens three new 20/20 locations

June 29, 2011

As part of Burger King's expansion plan, Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has announced the grand opening of three new restaurants at the Highway 40…

Moo-ve over burger joints: Chick-fil-A sets Cow Appreciation Day

June 29, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will celebrate the seventh annual Cow Appreciation Day event July 8 by offering a free meal to any customer who visits one…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's same-store sales up

June 28, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the period ended May 23, which…

El Pollo Loco names Top Grill Master

June 28, 2011

After months of regional competitions, El Pollo Loco named German Veletzuy from Sylmar, Calif., as Top Grill Master at its 17th Annual Grill Master Challenge…

Subway taps Upshot as merchandising and promotion AOR

June 28, 2011

Subway Restaurants has named Chicago-based Upshot as its merchandising and promotion agency of record.

Burger King launches July 4 deal

June 28, 2011

Burger King restaurants nationwide are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a $1.04 deal on the Original Chicken Sandwich.

Wienerschnitzel’s Teenie-Wienie promotion offers prizes for all

June 28, 2011

Wienerschnitzel continues its 50th anniversary celebration with its new promotion: "Teenie-Wienie 50 Cars & Free Food for All Instant Win Game." Every…

Marble Slab Creamery celebrates red heads

June 28, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11 as "Red Head Appreciation Day" to help celebrate the launch of the brand's new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

Krispy Kreme launches lemon doughnuts, Jolly Rancher Chillers

June 28, 2011

Krispy Kreme is embracing summer fruits with the launch of its new lemon doughnuts and Jolly Rancher Krispy Kreme Chillers, available for a limited-time only…

QA Graphics drawn into digital menu board space

June 28, 2011

Iowa-based QA Graphics has announced that it has expanded its capabilities to provide digital menu boards for restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores…