McDonald's wraps up its Angus line

August 9, 2010

McDonald's USA began serving its new Angus Snack Wraps today, emulating the chain's popular Angus Third Pounder in a portable, snack-size wrap.

BBQ Cheddar Burger back on Whataburger menu

August 9, 2010

As Whataburger continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary this month, the restaurant has reintroduced its BBQ Cheddar Burger to all of its 700-plus locations…

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

Taco Bell faces lawsuit over salmonella outbreak

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 8, 2010

A lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell's parent company, Yum! Brands, over a recent outbreak of salmonella. Georgetown, Ky. resident Joe Anne Smith filed…

Del Taco spreads deep in the heart of Texas

August 8, 2010

Del Taco is expanding into the Texas market, breaking ground this month in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A second location is also planned to open soon in…

Church's Chicken spices things up with new menu item, ad campaign

August 8, 2010

Church's Chicken has turned up the heat, launching its new "Spicier Spicy Chicken" today.

McDonald's Corp. has a hot July

August 8, 2010

McDonald's Corp. had a global comparable sales growth of 7 percent in July, buoyed by a 10.1 percent increase in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa…

ParTech appoints vice president of Americas' sales

August 5, 2010

ParTech, Inc. has named Mike Todd as Vice President – Americas’ Sales. Todd will report to Tim Votaw, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Subway implements Online B2B Marketplace

August 5, 2010

Subway restaurant chain has implemented the MarketPlace365 virtual tradeshow platform with more than 100 food, beverage and service providers participating.

Carl's Jr. expands to Indonesia

August 5, 2010

Carl's Jr. restaurant has opened in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is the first of at least 25 planned Carl's Jr. restaurants to open in the region throughout the…

Nathan's Famous, Inc. continues revenue growth

August 5, 2010

Nathan's Famous, Inc. reported another net income increase in the first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year ending June 27. Net income increased by 6.2 percent…

Ad agency recognized for milestone relationship with McDonald's

August 5, 2010

Columbus, Ohio-based Fahlgren Advertising was recognized at McDonald's annual marketing conference in Chicago for its 35-year relationship with the restaurant…

Wendy's plans to bring home the (costlier) bacon

August 4, 2010

Wendy's chains have started switching up their bacon supply. Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. restaurants have started to replace its cheaper bacon with a more costly…

Campaign launched to curb Happy Meal marketing tactics

August 4, 2010

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood launched a crusade this week demanding that McDonald's stop using Marvel comic book heroes to market its Happy…

Jack in the Box announces 3Q results

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

Sweet Tea-light: Chick-fil-A sets Guinness record

August 4, 2010

Chick-fil-A gave "super size" a whole new meaning on Wednesday, setting a Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest sweet iced tea.

Wendy's prepares to enter Russian market

August 4, 2010

Starting in early 2011, Wendy's restaurants will begin popping up in the Russian market.

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…

Baskin-Robbins names Papa John's veteran to new post

August 3, 2010

While many companies continue to downsize, Baskin-Robbins has created a new positon to oversee U.S. operations. Bill Mitchell has been named vice president…

British and Irish McDonald's customers can now go cashless

August 3, 2010

Catering to an increase in credit and debit card usage, IBM and McDonald's have agreed to a 3-year partnership to provide a new cashless payment system for…