McDonald’s report outlines sustainability goals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 10, 2011

Turns out the famous LTO Shamrock Shakes aren’t the only green features being offered by McDonald’s. By 2015, McDonald’s will source only palm oil that is…

WAND Corp.’s Digital Restaurant wins content award

March 10, 2011

WAND Corporation’s Creative Team “Digital Mojo” earned a Content Award at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas in February.

Report predicts strong QSR growth in 2011

March 10, 2011

A new report conducted by WorldStreetFundamentals.com, an online financial market research firm, predicts a stronger sales growth for the quick-service segment…

Culver’s honors top restaurant managers

March 9, 2011

Culver Franchising System Inc. honored its “True Blue” team members for leadership and excellence at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., in late…

Popeyes sales outpacing general QSR segment

March 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for fiscal 2010 ended Dec. 26, 2010.

Whataburger rolls out Whatacatch fish tacos

March 9, 2011

Whataburger is embracing the busiest time of the year for seafood consumption with its launch of the Whatacatch fish taco and spicy tartar sauce. The item be…

Dunkin’ Donuts plans Ohio franchise seminars

March 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking to expand its presence in Ohio and will host seminars to discuss franchising opportunities in the Buckeye State.

Beanstalk Loyalty to deliver Facebook check-in through POS

March 9, 2011

Beanstalk Loyalty has announced patent pending technology creating the first loyalty platform to deliver the integration between the point-of-sale (POS…

Cold Stone Creamery hits new international markets

March 8, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has signed three new partners in Singapore, Cyprus and Brazil. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain, owned by Kahala, has entered into…

Wendy’s adds Nestle Pure Life to beverage list

March 8, 2011

Wendy's has added Nestle Pure Life purified brand bottled water to its beverage lineup, answering an increased demand for nutritious menu choices.

Arby’s new jingle focuses on roast beef

March 8, 2011

Arby’s has launched a YouTube production to coincide with its new advertising campaign “It’s Good Mood Food,” launched earlier this month.

CKE Restaurants’ fan wins The Green Hornet’s Black Beauty

March 8, 2011

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, owned by CKE Restaurants, have named a grand prize winner of their “The Key to Black Beauty” promotion, which began in November.

Taco Bell introduces Pacific Shrimp Burrito

March 8, 2011

Starting this week, Taco Bell’s popular Pacific Shrimp Taco will return to menus for a limited time. The item made its debut in March 2010 after a successful…

NEXTEP Taps Into iPad Ordering

March 8, 2011

NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self order technology, recently added iPad Ordering to its automated ordering portfolio.

Radiant Systems launches additional security services

March 8, 2011

Radiant Systems Inc. has launched Radiant Security Services, a new set of products and services designed to help restaurant and retail operators build a…

Foursquare ups restaurant-marketing ante

March 8, 2011

Foursquare has developed a new version of its application that will include a new “explore” button in place of its current "tips" section.

McDonald’s global sales up again

March 7, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation announced global comparable sales growth of 3.9 percent in February, with a 5.1 percent boost from Europe’s division. Sales were up 2.…

Sonic’s Q2 numbers up

March 7, 2011

Sonic Corp.’s sales for both company-owned drive-ins and the system were positive for the second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 28.

Tim Hortons sets conference schedule

March 7, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc., based in Oakville, Ontario, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Consumer Conference on March 10 in New York City. The…

CKE Restaurants expects a 4.6 percent drop

March 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 31. The estimated 4.…