Carl's Jr. wraps it up

January 25, 2011

Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…

Dunkin' Brands, McDonald's enlist in Climate Corps

January 25, 2011

Dunkin' Brands and McDonald's have enrolled in the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program for 2011.

Dunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai

January 25, 2011

Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

NRA adds to its board of directors

January 24, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.

Famous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost

January 24, 2011

Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…

Hardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital

January 24, 2011

GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…

U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable

January 24, 2011

The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…

Taco Bell responds to lawsuit; threatens countersuit

January 24, 2011

Irvine,Calif.-based Taco Bell Corp. has responded to a lawsuit brought forth this week by Alabama law firm Beasley Allen claiming that the company misleads…

McDonald’s reports positive 2010 numbers

January 23, 2011

McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…

Thai chains install credit card terminals

January 23, 2011

A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…

Burger King Canada rolling out 20/20 design

January 23, 2011

A Burger King unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was the latest in Canada to shift to the company’s 20/20 design, a global initiative that features a contemporary…

Where’s the beef? Taco Bell sued on behalf of all consumers

January 23, 2011

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles P.C., a Montgomery, Ala.-based law firm, has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, claiming it misleads…

Wendy’s earns top ratings in Rasmussen poll

January 23, 2011

If the burger wars are still going on, Wendy’s seems to have a favorable attack plan. A survey conducted by Rasmuseen Reports, an electronic media company that…

Three cheers for Pretzelmaker’s video contest

January 20, 2011

Pretzelmaker has launched an online video contest, “Cheer with a Twist,” geared toward cheerleaders across the country and playing on the brand’s “freshness…

TCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal

January 20, 2011

TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…

Winter doesn’t deter iced coffee cravings

January 20, 2011

Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.

MTV show too racy for Taco Bell

January 20, 2011

Taco Bell’s commercials have rarely been mundane. The company gave us a talking Chihuahua, a comic book-inspired Super Delicious Ingredient Force and Charles…

Arby's put up for sale

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 19, 2011

The end is near for the Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. partnership. The company announced today that it’s exploring “strategic alternatives” for the Arby’s brand…

McDonald’s renews partnership with NHL

January 19, 2011

McDonald’s USA has renewed its agreement as a partner of the National Hockey League. In doing so, the quick-service chain positions itself as title sponsor for…