Whataburger rolls out pineapple pie and shake

June 5, 2011

Whataburger is going tropical just in time for summer. The chain has introduced the pineapple pie and pineapple shake, both available through Aug. 22 at the…

McDonald’s Perfect Pair Contest finalists named

June 5, 2011

McDonald's USA has announced the top 10 finalists of its Perfect Pair Contest, which kicked off the national launch of McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade on May…

Arcos Dorados adds independent board director

June 5, 2011

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, has appointed Jose Alberto Velez, chief executive officer of Cementos Argos S.A., as an…

Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations

June 5, 2011

Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…

Dunkin’ Donuts signs four-unit deal in Alabama

June 2, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with Harrison Kwan for four new restaurants in Montgomery, Ala. The first restaurant will…

Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts rank high on New England’s powerful brands list

June 2, 2011

The second annual ranking of the 25 most powerful New England brands has two quick-service concepts – Subway and Dunkin' Donuts – near the top of the list.

USDA’s new MyPlate applauded by foodservice organizations

June 2, 2011

The USDA's new MyPlate guideline, unveiled Thursday by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, has received favorable reactions from…

Papa Murphy's taps Wendy’s veteran as president

June 1, 2011

Papa Murphy's International has named Ken Calwell as its new president effective June 6. He will report to John Barr, chairman and CEO.

Rita’s Italian Ice teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

June 1, 2011

Rita's Italian Ice has announced its sixth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through…

21-unit Captain D’s franchisee files for bankruptcy

June 1, 2011

Sonfish LLC, a Captain D's franchisee with 21 units in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Baskin-Robbins’ flavor creation contest winner now on menu

June 1, 2011

Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…

Panda Express launches tornado assistance campaign

June 1, 2011

Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief following the recent tornados…

Soul Foods Group takes over 200-plus Canadian KFC units

June 1, 2011

Yum! Restaurants International, Canada and its KFC brand has announced that Soul Foods Group's affiliate Soul Restaurants Canada Inc. has taken over the…

McDonald’s taps SVP of corporate relations; Australian units hiring baristas

May 31, 2011

Bridget Coffing has been named as McDonald's senior vice president of corporate relations, the company's top public relations position. She will report to CEO…

Yum! franchisee in Canada sells majority of units

May 31, 2011

After grappling with financial issues for months, major Yum! Brands Canadian franchisee Priszm Income Fund has closed 30 of its locations in Ontario and…

Del Taco partners with GameFly for free trial

May 31, 2011

Del Taco has teamed up with GameFly Inc., a leading online video game rental subscription service, for a national promotion that runs from now until the end of…

Nathan’s Famous rolls out Angus Beef Franks

May 31, 2011

Nathan's Famous Angus Beef Franks have arrived just in time for grilling season and are available at various retail outlets throughout the country.

Krispy Kreme plans major British expansion

May 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is planning to double its presence in Britain within the next five years. The plan is headed by franchisee Krispy Kreme UK Ltd.

Burger King selects mcgarrybowen as AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 31, 2011

Burger King Corp. announced today that it has selected mcgarrybowen as its lead agency of record in the U.S.

Top That! secures international franchise deal

May 30, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced that it has secured an agreement between Top That! Pizza and Mohammed Obaid Al Neaimi to develop the brand in the…