Villa Enterprises launches holiday giveaway contest

November 17, 2011

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, has launched its Villa Holiday Giftaway, with free prizes such as iPod…

McDonald's drops egg supplier

November 17, 2011

Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…

Wendy's rolls out new burger, the W

November 16, 2011

Wendy's has launched its new "mid-tier" burger, the W. The item features two 2.25-ounce patties of North American beef, cheese and Wendy's zesty signature…

Schlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…

Tim Hortons extends breakfast daypart in Canada

November 15, 2011

Tim Hortons Canada has extended its breakfast hours to noon during the week. Previously, breakfast was only available until noon on weekends.

Good Times' new menu boards contribute to positive sales

November 15, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its 16th consecutive month of same-store sales increases through the end of October, with September and…

LivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants

November 14, 2011

LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

Burger Wars will heat up again

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Wendy's and Burger King have the right leadership in place to get back to positive sales and competitiveness.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

Cold Stone Creamery launches OLO mobile ordering

November 10, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery deployed a mobile ordering application this week, expanding the chain's online ordering service. The platform was created by OLO Online…

No signs of slowing down for McDonald's in 2012

November 10, 2011

McDonald's Corp. stock has risen more than 20 percent so far this year, and the company has no intentions of slowing down in 2012. During its investor meeting…

Popeyes' parent company raises FY guidance

November 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2.

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Dunkin' Donuts new sponsorship taps into Latin fan base

November 8, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new sponsorship with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) to be the exclusive coffee provider of Noche de Estrellas…

Krispy Kreme's grocery line expands with chocolate

November 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme is adding two new chocolate flavored treats to its growing line of packaged doughnuts and sweets sold in participating grocery stores, convenience…

Earnings call: Wendy's gears up for 'mid-tier' burger launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Third quarter takes a hit from Arby's sale; however revenues and transactions up.

Bacon: An indispensible ingredient in food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Bacon appears to be one ingredient that the American consumer cannot do without. It's been around since the beginning of time, but never been applied to so…

Whataburger adds healthier menu options

November 6, 2011

Starting Nov. 7, Whataburger will become the latest QSR to add apple slices to its kids' meals as a substitute for french fries. The apple slices will be…

McDonald's Canada launches McCafé brand nationwide

November 6, 2011

McDonald's Canada is taking a major step in its beverage growth strategy with the national launch of the McCafé brand and the introduction of premium…