BBI to open multi-brand locations in N.C., Oklahoma

April 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced plans to open its first multi-branded stores in Durant, Okla., and Raleigh, N.C. The new stores are slated to open…

Baskin-Robbins selects ParTech for POS systems

April 5, 2011

ParTech Inc. (PAR) has been selected by Baskin-Robbins as the exclusive provider of point-of-sale systems to the company's U.S. standalone franchise network.

Good Times sales up from 2010, new AOR tapped

April 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its eighth consecutive month of same-store sales increases with March sales up 8.6 percent from the prior…

Bunny cake hops into Cold Stone Creamery Canada for spring

April 5, 2011

The Tim Hortons Originals Bunny Cake, which debuted in the 1980s, has returned to all Tim Hortons/Cold Stone Creamery cobranded restaurants in Canada for a…

Middle East Subways launch Lighten Up campaign

April 5, 2011

Subway restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have rolled out its second regional drive for 2011 with…

Tasti D-Lite preps for 30-store expansion in Central America

April 5, 2011

Franklin, Tenn.-based frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has signed a 30-unit development agreement with Luis Velutini to expand into Central America. The plan…

NEXTEP adds iPad Ordering to portfolio

April 5, 2011

Troy, Mich.-based NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self-order technology, has added iPad Ordering to its automated ordering portfolio.

Kids’ meal ban considered in New York City

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2011

For a handful of Big Apple representatives, it doesn't matter that some quick-service chains offer apple slices in lieu of french fries as a kids' meal side…

Subway teams up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas

April 4, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has partnered up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas for a new contest that offers viewers nationwide the chance to win a backstage role…

Taco Bell Canada jumps on board with beef defense

April 4, 2011

From April 7-13, Taco Bell Canada will offer free tacos at every location across the country. The chain is offering the promotion to celebrate the quality of…

McDonald’s eyes Russian expansion

April 4, 2011

McDonald's has plans to increase its store count in Russia by about 15 percent. According to Forbes, this would equate to 40 new restaurants in the country…

Burger King Holdings sets earnings call

April 4, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. will hold its earnings call for the six-month period ended Dec. 31, 2010 on April 7 at 4 p.m. ET.

Dunkin’ Donuts launches first-ever loyalty program

April 4, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever national loyalty rewards program. The DD Perks program is now offering "Dunkin' Dollars" reward coupons for…

Del Taco extends footprint in Utah

April 4, 2011

Del Taco has announced a major growth plan that calls for 13 new units in Utah. The development agreement was signed with franchisees Paul and Jane…

McDonald’s Hamburger University marks 50 years

April 4, 2011

McDonald's Corporation kicked off a year-long celebration today to mark the 50th anniversary of its Hamburger University, a training and education…

Bojangles’ co-founder dies at 78

April 3, 2011

Jack Fulk, who started the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits chain in Charlotte, N.C. in 1977 with business partner Richard Thomas, died last week at the…

Burger King signs PepsiCo as Latin American provider

April 3, 2011

Burger King Corporation has signed a multi-year agreement with PepsiCo to be the exclusive soft drink supplier in more than 1,000 restaurants throughout the…

Dunkin’ Donuts launches Hearty Snacks line

April 3, 2011

As quick-service consumers increasingly seek snack-size options to get them through their day, Dunkin' Donuts is heeding the call.

McDonald’s plans to hire 50K employees in one day

April 3, 2011

In one fell swoop, McDonald's hopes to reimage the notorious "McJob" into a career path with plenty of potential. The company and its vast franchise system…

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…