Tasti D-Lite signs 104 development agreements

September 1, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Fla., several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites…

It is easy, being green: Tips to make a restaurant eco-friendlier

Customers not only prefer restaurants that embrace eco-friendly elements, they're also starting to expect such efforts.

Krispy Kreme brews up signature coffee blends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts launched its new Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends at participating U.S. and Canada locations today.

Wendy's CEO announces retirement, Yum! COO named successor

August 31, 2011

Roland Smith, president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, announced his retirement today.

QSRs upgrading burgers to keep up with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although McDonald's is still the clear sales-driver in the burger category, fast casual brands now represent a majority of the Top 75 burger concepts in…

Quiznos signs master franchise agreement for India

August 28, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has signed a new master franchise agreement to bring the chain to Northern and Western India.

Krispy Kreme turns in hot Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 25, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported second quarter 2012 results Thursday, which included the company's best first half performance in seven years.

Quiznos franchisees form association

August 25, 2011

Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners have announced the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA).

Snack attack: Changing lifestyles present sales opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are embracing smaller portioned items in post-lunch space.

Growth spurt: Inc. 500 list full of fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Annual list measures percentage revenue growth of privately held companies.

Burger King rolls out Quaker oatmeal

August 24, 2011

Quick-service restaurants continue to jockey for position in the so-called oatmeal wars. Burger King is the latest chain to add the item to its menu, now…

Web Strategy author to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe

August 24, 2011

Social technology and interactive media expert Jeremiah Owyang will deliver the opening keynote address for the inaugural Foodservice Social Media Universe…

ONOSYS launches Facebook online ordering application

August 23, 2011

A restaurant ordering platform via Facebook is now available from Cleveland-based ONOSYS, a provider of mobile and online ordering systems.

Church's Chicken renews supply chain platform provider

August 23, 2011

Once again, Church's Chicken has renewed its contract with ArrowStream OnDemand for its supply chain visibility and predictability system.

Taking advantage of location-based social media

Restaurants are leveraging "check-in" technology to reach more customers.

Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 23, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…

Burger King’s new ad campaign is spot on

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As part of the chain’s new target demographic, a focus on food instead of the mascot is appealing.

People Report, Black Box Intelligence form foodservice joint venture

August 18, 2011

Black Box Intelligence LLC, Consumer Edge Research LLC, GuestMetrics LLC and People Report have announced the formation of a joint venture that will capture…

Popeyes Q2 revenue up, profits down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 17, 2011

Popeyes' franchisor AFC Enterprises reported second quarter earnings this morning, which included a drop in net income to $5.5 million from $6.8 million in Q…

Arby's franchisee rolls out RTI to offset rising food costs

August 16, 2011

Indiana-based Huse Incorporated, which operates 36 Arby's units throughout the Midwest, is currently implementing Restaurant Technology's RTIconnect Back…