Thicker burgers, fruity Frostys on deck for Wendy’s

March 3, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group president and CEO Roland Smith referred to 2011 as the company’s “transition period” as it searches for Arby’s buyers and diversifies…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Q4 loss narrows; brand signs Japan deal

March 2, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WAG) has reported results for its fourth quarter and 2010 ended Jan. 2. Although the company posted a Q4 net loss of $10.8 million…

Council of Chain Restaurants names new director

March 2, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR), a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), has appointed Rob Green as its new executive director. A…

Has Ronald McDonald been demoted?

March 2, 2011

While McDonald’s continues diversifying its menu, focusing on Angus burgers and McCafe drinks, and modernizing its restaurants with WiFi and fireplaces, Ronald…

Yum! Brands sets conference schedule

March 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference March…

Baskin-Robbins having a lucky March

March 2, 2011

Baskin-Robbins’ newest flavor creation, Lucky Mint, has rolled out just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The offering features mint chocolate…

Cellit researches mobile marketing tips

March 2, 2011

Chicago-based Cellit, a provider of mobile customer relationship management (CRM) systems for restaurants, analyzed more than 25 million text messages sent to…

NPD: Restaurant visits up in second half of 2010

March 1, 2011

Although visits to U.S. restaurants are still below the level registered six years ago, there were signs of improvement in the second half of 2010, according…

Jersey Mike’s launches biggest fundraiser to date

March 1, 2011

Manasquan, N.J.-based Jersey Mike’s Subs is marking its 55th year in business with its biggest fundraiser to date.

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group sets conference schedule

March 1, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. plans to participate in three upcoming investor conferences, including:

Shrimp Tampico returns to Taco Cabana

March 1, 2011

Taco Cabana has reintroduced its line of Shrimp Tampico items just in time for the Lenten season. Through mid-April, the offerings are available in either a…

Otis Spunkmeyer names SVP international

March 1, 2011

Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. has hired Hugh C. Roth as senior vice president, Subway and international.

McDonald’s toy set angers U.K. parents

March 1, 2011

McDonald’s has found itself on the defensive again. Still grappling with a Happy Meal ban in San Francisco and a lawsuit filed by the Center for Science in…

Krispy Kreme goes bananas for spring

March 1, 2011

Krispy Kreme is getting nostalgic for spring. From now through April 24, the chain has re-created its classic banana and chocolate offerings, including:

Arby’s new ad campaign lightens the mood

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 28, 2011

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. continues to embrace an aggressive turnaround plan developed last year to boost sales and profits. The latest effort entails a new…

Burger King shakes up operations efforts

February 28, 2011

Burger King Corp. has aligned its global brand management and operations teams, effective immediately, to create a single, global brand marketing and…

Dunkin’ Donuts bulks up breakfast, Twitter promo

February 28, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts has beefed up breakfast with its new Big ‘N Toasty Breakfast Sandwich.The item’s launch is complemented by one of the brand’s biggest Twitter…

CKE Restaurants’ franchisees offered financing aid

February 28, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has selected New York City-based BoeFly, an online marketplace that executes commercial transactions, to assist its franchisees in…

Krystal names new CFO

February 28, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal Company has named Bob Marshall as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Latin American McDonald’s installing PAYware POS

February 28, 2011

Arcos Dorados, manager of the McDonald’s brand in Latin America, has chosen VeriFone Systems Inc. to supply its PAYware Merchant card payment and settlement…