NPD Group: QSRs imitating hot fast casual segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 8, 2012

A new market research report from The NPD Group shows that quick-service chains have increasingly adopted strategies used by the fast casual segment, and for…

McDonald's delivers a strong January

February 8, 2012

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.7 percent in January.

Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported…

Chick-fil-A hits $4 billion in annual sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2012

Chick-fil-A Inc. exceeded $4 billion in annual sales in 2011, a record for the Atlanta-based chain.

Five keys to creating great customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NAPICS speaker discusses how great service can make up for mediocre food.

I Love Velvet intros restaurant solution

February 6, 2012

I Love Velvet, a hardware and software provider for the point of sale, announced its first product for the hospitality industry in the U.S. The first…

Tips on how to use Facebook as a business promotion tool

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Owner of ice cream shop discusses how to boost rankings and customer interaction.

Nathan's Famous profits, revenues climb

February 3, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year that ended Dec. 25, 2011, including a net income of $1.2 million, or 2…

Teriyaki Madness launches new prototype in expansion bid

February 2, 2012

Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Las Vegas-based Teriyaki Madness plans to expand into Southwest U.S. markets.

Nestle Toll House Café introduces capital improvement program

February 2, 2012

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has introduced two new franchisor funding programs as part of its expansion plan.

NRA: Consumers want local sourcing and healthy menu choices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts modest sales and employment growth.

The Secret Decoder Ring and Loss Prevention

Over the holidays I watched “A Christmas Story” for the gazillionth time. One of the scenes in the movie is Ralphie getting his secret decoder ring to unlock…

Former Wendy's International president named chairman of Sbarro

February 1, 2012

The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective…

US Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification

January 30, 2012

US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…

Wendy's accelerates store reimaging, undergoes employee 'reboot'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company sees lift in dine-in sales at remodeled restaurants.

QSRs ramp up breakfast marketing campaigns

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research shows that 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day, presenting a big opportunity for quick-service restaurants.

Burger King tests co-branded concept with Friendly's

January 27, 2012

In Jackson, N.J., diners can now chase a Whopper with an ice cream sundae.

EVOS readies for future growth

January 26, 2012

EVOS has announced plans for its new corporate expansion through continued guidance from its newly appointed board of advisors, chaired by restaurant industry…

Popeyes' increases fiscal guidance for 2011

January 26, 2012

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported selected unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year…

Taco Bell's breakfast now available in 10 states

January 26, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced FirstMeal, a new breakfast menu that features 11 unique menu items. The breakfast debuts in 10 western states, including California…