McDonald's Japan posts first annual loss in 11 years amid food-safety scandal

January 8, 2015

Diners have found plastic, vinyl and a human tooth in McDonald's Japan food in recent months.

Dunkin' Donuts aims for 410-plus net new US units in 2015

December 18, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. announced its performance expectations for 2015 for its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. The FY15 targets include:

Researchers use text-mining software to predict success, failure of DC restaurants

December 16, 2014

The computer-assisted text analysis was more accurate at predicting restaurants' demise than ratings alone (although it is most powerful when used in…

What it takes to build long-term vision

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Write down where you want to be in one year, three years or five years as a way to better understand where you are headed and how you are going to get there.

Good Times turns in 22-percent increase in restaurant-level operating profit

December 9, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc., parent company of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and licensee of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, today announced its preliminary…

McDonald's sales woes deepen in November

December 8, 2014

While some analysts claimed McDonald's sales showed some improvement in October, the same cannot be said of the company's November performance. The Golden…

Tim Hortons, Burger King deal takes another step forward

December 5, 2014

Next step: approval from shareholders at a special meeting on Dec. 9.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Fiesta Restaurant Group reports increases for Q3

November 6, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported comp growth for both brands in Q3 2014.

NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September

October 31, 2014

Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.

Captain D's opens company store featuring coastal redesign

October 23, 2014

Captain D's is stepping up its company-owned store game with the opening of its new restaurant in the Five Points area of Birmingham on Oct. 20.

Some LA area eateries adding 3% surcharge to cover insurance costs

October 7, 2014

The restaurant owners say the surcharge isn't meant to make a political point, but is simply a way to cover the cost of healthcare for employees while…

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Infographic: Digital Signage: Drive-thru Technology for the Next Generation

This infographic explains why going digital is good for customers and great for restaurants.

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Jack in the Box gets a lift from late-night business

February 21, 2014

Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from Q1 earlier this week, including a same-store sales increase of 2.1 percent. The company experienced a 27-percent…

Wendy's issues quarterly dividend

February 21, 2014

The Wendy's Co. today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on March 17, to shareholders of record as of…

3 tips for selling your restaurant in 2014

Having your financial documents organized and up-to-date shows potential buyers you're on top of things.

Popeyes' president: The most successful brands focus on people development

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No matter how good a product tastes, if you don't have a good operations process, it's not going to work, exec says.

Sun Capital affiliate sells Captain D's amidst turnaround

October 15, 2013

Sun Capital Partners Inc., a private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments, today announced that an affiliate has signed an…

Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…