Tim Hortons rolls out beef lasagna casserole

October 16, 2011

Tim Hortons Canada has introduced Beef Lasagna Casserole bowls. Made with tomato sauce, ground beef, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, basil, oregano and…

Popeyes announces SoCal expansion

October 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the launch of an aggressive growth plan to increase its presence throughout…

Krispy Kreme outlines UK growth plan

October 16, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the United Kingdom, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. As part of that…

Order hear: Culver's adds more accessible drive-thrus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

About 60 restaurants are now equipped with a system that makes it easier for the deaf and hearing impaired to order.

Taco Bell names new CMO

October 13, 2011

Yum! Brands has named a new chief marketing and innovation officer for its biggest brand, Taco Bell, shortly after offering some turnaround plans for the chain.

Study: QSR Hispanic advertising up in 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies study found that the percent of ad-spend allocated to Hispanic markets is an important determinant of a…

Snapfinger develops mobile app for virtual drive-thru experience

October 11, 2011

Snapfinger, a remote web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services company, announced the creation of the Extended Drive-Thru (EDT) remote ordering…

What’s the hottest segment of the restaurant industry? Fast casual. [Infographic]

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since the economic downturn, the fast casual segment has led the restaurant industry in both sales and unit growth. And it continues to outperform on both…

More chains leveraging online solutions for HR management

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q&A with PeopleMatter CEO explores how companies that use SaaS technologies have significantly less turnover.

Tim Hortons plants flag in Middle East

October 5, 2011

Less than a month after opening a unit in Dubai, its first outside of North America, Tim Hortons has put plans into place for a much larger footprint in the…

Commentary: Ten lessons the restaurant industry can learn from Steve Jobs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur always kept a focus on the customer.

EVOS forms corporate advisory board

October 4, 2011

Florida-based EVOS has formed its first Advisory Board, which will provide guidance to the chain's leadership team as it prepares and executes its next chapter…

Whataburger debuts new marketing campaign

October 4, 2011

Whataburger will launch an all-new marketing campaign during the week of Oct. 10, the chain's first new campaign in nine years.

Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

The beat goes on: Music can make or break customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Diverse playlists, volume key factors in guests' intent to return to a restaurant.

Quiznos expansion strategy focuses on c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locations are attractive for franchisees, offering menu flexibility and pre-existing infrastructure.

Quiznos announces partnership with Meijer

September 28, 2011

Quiznos has announced a relationship with Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan.

Cold Stone Creamery plans to enter Australian market

September 28, 2011

Arizona-based Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking an Australian-based franchise partner to launch the brand in that country. According to…

Burger King Canada rolls out Angry Poutine

September 27, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is offering customers a twist on classic french fries by rolling out the Angry Poutine and Poutine with Bacon items.

NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…