Rita’s Italian Ice raises $545K for pediatric cancer research

July 17, 2011

Rita's Italian Ice's sixth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) raised a total of $545,000 through in-store paper lemon sales. The…

El Pollo Loco is feeling the Mexcellence

July 17, 2011

El Pollo Loco is launching a multi-faceted campaign that includes new television and radio ads, social media components and in-restaurant signage, all…

Popeyes hits 2,000th unit milestone

July 14, 2011

On July 16, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will celebrate the opening of its 2,000th restaurant. The landmark opening is in Memphis, Tenn., and is part of the…

Sombrero Mexican Food launches franchise program

July 14, 2011

After more than 25 years of serving the San Diego community, Sombrero Mexican Food has launched its first franchise program.

Survey: Vanilla, chocolate still top ice cream preferences

July 14, 2011

While some ice cream purveyors may be getting fancy with their flavor profiles, it seems consumers still prefer the classics. A Rasmussen Report released…

Dunkin' Donuts signs development deals in Arkansas, Iowa

July 14, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it has signed agreements with two franchisees to develop 11 new restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next several years.

McDonald’s Men of McCafe winners introduced

July 13, 2011

An all-star lineup was on hand in New Orleans, La., last week during the Essence Music Festival and for the 2011 McDonald's 365Black Awards.

Coca-Cola, KFC reportedly headed to North Korea

July 13, 2011

Rumor has it that Coca-Cola and KFC have agreed to open branches in Pyongyang, North Korea. Singapore's Straits Times reports that company executives from both…

China boosts Yum! again, Taco Bell continues to drag down U.S. sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 13, 2011

Yum! Brands' profit in the second quarter was up 10 percent thanks, again, to huge strides made in China and strong overall results for the company's…

Menu engineers MenuTrinfo unveils new service

July 13, 2011

MenuTrinfo LLC has announced the addition of a new service offering to its growing portfolio of tools for restaurants and chefs seeking to respond to rising…

McDonald’s plans New Zealand expansion

July 12, 2011

Calling the market "untapped," McDonald's development director, Brett Watson, told attendees at a retail conference in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this week…

Subway plans to double Egyptian outlets

July 12, 2011

Subway Restaurants in Egypt is on track to double its footprint in 2011 and to also open a network of 90 locations by 2017.

Church’s Chicken names SVP, brand marketing

July 12, 2011

Church's Chicken has named Joel Bulger as its senior vice president of brand marketing. Bulger's responsibilities include brand positioning and management…

Baskin-Robbins introduces mini ice cream cones

July 12, 2011

Embracing an increased demand for smaller portion sizes, Baskin-Robbins has introduced new Mini Cones nationwide. The small ice cream cones can be purchased…

Pizza Fresh heats up Phoenix

July 11, 2011

Phoenix residents can bake pizzas at will now that Pizza Fresh has opened a location there. The quick-service, take-and-bake concept that prepares pizzas…

White Castle offers 90th birthday commemorative Coke glasses

July 11, 2011

As part of White Castle's yearlong 90th birthday celebration, commemorative Coke glasses are available for purchase to recognize the 90-year partnership…

International KFC units deploy Kitchen Brains’ management app

July 11, 2011

Yum! Restaurants International, a division of Yum! Brands, has chosen Kitchen Brains' Quality Production Management (QPM) for some of its KFC international…

Carl’s Jr. marks 70th anniversary, plans Indonesian growth

July 11, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand is commemorating its 70th anniversary this month with celebrations and online giveaways.

Taco Bell India taps Ogilvy as AOR

July 11, 2011

Ogilvy, which handles the creative for Yum! Brands' KFC in India, has won the duties of its sister chain Taco Bell without a pitch. Ogilvy's Delhi office will…

Duke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University

July 11, 2011

Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…