San Francisco proposes toy ban in kids' meals

August 10, 2010

Kids in San Francisco may have to rely on their toys at home for mealtime entertainment. A proposal introduced Aug. 10 calls for a toy ban in kids' meals at…

Will the McDonald's smoothie line cross the Atlantic?

August 10, 2010

The McDonald's McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie line buoyed the company's global sales by 7 percent in July, and now some analysts are speculating that the success…

Jamba Juice turns up the heat on smoothie wars

August 10, 2010

Jamba Juice has already responded to the McDonald's smoothie launch with a tongue-in-cheek ad introducing its fake "cheeseburger chill smoothie." The ad…

Millennials turning more to frozen, convenient foods, NPD reports

August 10, 2010

If you're a restauranteur seeking to reach twentysomethings, you might want to rethink your strategy.

J.D. Power reveals satisfaction rates for restaurants

August 9, 2010

J.D. Power and Associates has released a report that includes satisfaction rankings for restaurant chains in 10 U.S. markets in three segments: casual, family…

Wendy's/Arby's International heads to Russia

August 9, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International has secured an agreement with a Russian restaurant group outlining the development of 180 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's…

QSR breakfasts mostly resistant to inflation

August 9, 2010

As more quick-service restuarants join the breakfast club, a 2010 study by Intellaprice finds that most operators are conservative with their price points.

Wendy's taps Bravo Group to market to growing Hispanic segment

August 9, 2010

Wendy's International, Inc. has named Bravo Group to engage and attract the more than 45 million Hispanic consumers in the United States. Bravo Group is…

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…