At your service: Popeyes franchisee adds Maitre'D

November 17, 2010

Sailormen Inc., the largest franchisee for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, will install the Maitre'D Solution in its 141 units throughout the next two years. 

Sweet ride: CKE Restaurants' promo features Black Beauty car

November 17, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, is offering up a chance to win the Black Beauty Car from "The Green Hornet."

KFC searching for the $20,000 Tweet

November 16, 2010

KFC is adding a modern-day twist to its scholarship application program.

Burger King Corp. recognized for HR practices

November 16, 2010

Burger King corp. has been given the annual Best People Practices Award for Leadership and Excellence in Workforce Practices in the quick-service category.

Subway CDO to go undercover

November 16, 2010

Subway's chief development officer Don Fertman is about to go incognito to get a pulse on the chain's day-to-day operations. Fertman will appear on CBS…

Taco Bueno partners with Wireless Ronin for menu board initiative

November 16, 2010

Taco Bueno has embarked upon a digital menu board and promotional display initiative with the help of Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc.

Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 16, 2010

Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…

On the hunt for McDonald's new McCafe item

November 15, 2010

The McDonald's McCafe line, which has exceeded expectations, already features selections for mocha and caramel lovers, including the iced mocha, mocha frappe…

Quiznos names head of operations

November 15, 2010

Former franchisee Michael Roper has been named chief operating officer of Quiznos worldwide. Roper has worked with the Quiznos brand for almost 12 years…

White Castle Cravers get their holiday wishes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 15, 2010

White Castle is bringing back its flavored chicken rings and sweet potato fries just in time for the holiday season.

Chicago solidifies NRA show through 2016

November 15, 2010

The National Restaurant Association will continue to hold its annual NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer event in the…

McDonald's marks sustainable partnership milestone

November 15, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has spent the past 20 years working with the Environmental Defense Fund to come up with environmentally friendly innovations.

Bojangles prepping for its "Super Bo" party

November 14, 2010

Bojangles' is offering up a "Super Bo" party for the ultimate tailgater.

El Pollo Loco's 3Q practically stagnant

November 14, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported results for its third quarter ended Sept. 29.

Contest winners bring TCBY back to Northwest Arkansas

November 14, 2010

TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will boomerang back to Northwest Arkansas after a 10-year absence from the area. The company's "This Could Be Yours, The Great…

Dunkin' Donuts ices deal with Boston Bruins

November 14, 2010

Although healthy to play, Boston Bruins rookie forward Tyler Seguin has caught a cold. The second overall draft pick in the 2010-11 NHL draft will be featured…

Strange bedfellows: McDonald's, KFC contributing to U.K. health policies

November 14, 2010

In an announcement that has to surprise many, the United Kingdom's Department of Health has invited McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken to help write…

GrubHub: Like Facebook for restaurateurs?

November 14, 2010

Could online ordering be as big as Facebook for the restaurant world? Possibly, now that online ordering outlet GrubHub has secured another round of…

Yum! India to triple units

November 14, 2010

While China has been a strong growth market for Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands the last couple of years, India is quickly gaining speed. The Economic…

Wendy's/Arby's takes third quarter hit

November 11, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group reported results for its third quarter ended Oct. 3, which included a 4.7 percent decline in revenue.