Subway offering vegan options in select markets

June 14, 2012

Subway was one of the first chains to test gluten-free offerings in the U.S., and now the QSR is testing vegan sandwiches in select markets.

Webinar to discuss efficiencies in hiring practices

June 13, 2012

FastCasual.com and Hot Schedules are hosting a joint webinar June 28 to discuss efficiencies in restaurant operators' hiring practices.

White Castle licenses menu analyzer solution

June 13, 2012

White Castle System Inc. has signed an agreement to license Applied Predictive Technologies' Test & Learn Management System and Menu Analyzer solutions.

Burger King rolls out barbecue-inspired summer menu

June 13, 2012

Burger King has rolled out a lineup of barbecue-inspired summer menu items on the heels of its broadest menu expansion in history.

Dunkin' CEO: Starbucks' bakery acquisition a 'great compliment'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New markets will focus on high-margin beverages and breakfast sandwiches.

QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

McDonald's comp sales fall in Japan and China

June 8, 2012

McDonald's Corporation today announced global comparable sales growth of 3.3 percent in May.

How QSRs can gain maximum benefit from digital menu boards

Having digital menu boards instills a perception of technology leadership in the minds of today's technology savvy consumer.

Burger King plans aggressive expansion in Russia

June 6, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc. today announced the establishment of a new joint venture focused on aggressively expanding Burger King's presence in…

Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.

TCBY Greek Fro-Yo breaks sales records

June 5, 2012

In April, TCBY introduced its Greek Frozen Yogurt line, which has since surpassed every previous flavor launch in the brand's history.

Doritos Locos Taco is most successful launch in Taco Bell history

June 5, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, launched nationally in early March, has officially become the most successful product launch in the chain's 50-year history.

Revel Systems releases new version of POS system

June 4, 2012

Continuing to drive point-of-sale (POS) innovation, Revel Systems Inc., maker of its iPad cash register, has announced worldwide availability of the newest…

Webinar to focus on hourly workforce management

June 4, 2012

FastCasual.com, in partnership with Charleson, S.C.-based PeopleMatter, is hosting the June 19 webinar, "Top 5 Ways Multiple Systems are Killing Your ROI," at…

Nathan's Famous profit, revenues jump

June 4, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for its fiscal year ended March 25.

Sonic anticipates sales bump from service, marketing initiatives

June 4, 2012

Sonic Corp. has announced that estimated systemwide same-store sales for the fiscal third quarter, which ended May 31, increased 2.8 percent. Same-store sales…

Kahala franchisees create food court concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How one couple operates four of the company's brands in one non-traditional space.

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Burger King sells 278 units to franchisee

May 31, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the completion of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation.

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…