Giving thanks for the Slider stuffing recipe

November 22, 2010

If you can’t justify bringing a Big Crave Case to the Thanksgiving table, sneak some Sliders into the trimmings instead. White Castle has released its turkey…

Stay awake, stay uncomfortable, stay kind

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

We are living in a time of meta-shift. Pick your favorite historian, economist, futuris, or business sage - if you listen closely they are all telling us the…

McDonald's aggressive growth plan in China on track

November 21, 2010

Shortly after the start of 2010, McDonald's celebrated the opening of its first Hamburger University training center in mainland China. Coinciding with the…

Dunkin' Donuts helps out with the stocking stuffers

November 21, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is making Santa's job a bit easier this holiday season. The company is now offering its rechargeable gift cards in almost 19,000 partner retail…

McDonald's U.K. decks the halls

November 21, 2010

McDonald's U.K. is rolling out the red carpet for St. Nicholas this year, launching a new ad campaign for the return of its "festive menu," which includes the…

Taking control of who has what

Do you have control of your restaurant? By that I mean everyone who has keys to the building, and storage areas, codes to the POS system, and combinations to…

El Pollo Loco reviewing advertising plan

November 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has tapped SelectResources International to conduct an advertising agency review that will include strategic marketing and communication…

At your service: Popeyes franchisee adds Maitre'D

November 17, 2010

Sailormen Inc., the largest franchisee for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, will install the Maitre'D Solution in its 141 units throughout the next two years. 

Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 16, 2010

Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…

White Castle Cravers get their holiday wishes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 15, 2010

White Castle is bringing back its flavored chicken rings and sweet potato fries just in time for the holiday season.

El Pollo Loco's 3Q practically stagnant

November 14, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported results for its third quarter ended Sept. 29.

Yum! India to triple units

November 14, 2010

While China has been a strong growth market for Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands the last couple of years, India is quickly gaining speed. The Economic…

Wendy's/Arby's takes third quarter hit

November 11, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group reported results for its third quarter ended Oct. 3, which included a 4.7 percent decline in revenue.

Despite strong 3Q, Tim Hortons plans to close 36 U.S. units

November 10, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. reported a total revenue increase of 9.8 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 3. Momentum came from a same-store sales increase of 4.…

AFC Enterprises sales way up compared to last year

November 10, 2010

AFC Enterprises, franchisor and operator of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, reported an 8.2 percent system-wide sales increase for the third quarter ended Oct. 3.

Mintel outlines law-based opposition and opportunities for 2011 restaurants

November 10, 2010

Recapping a year that saw a new health bill pass with tangible implications for the foodservice industry, research company Mintel outlined five ways…

Food innovation idea generation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

How do you include “Ideation” within the Food Innovation Process? Innovative ideas can have many sources. According to The Innovator’s Toolkit (Harvard…

ADA reports on families' fast food consumption

November 8, 2010

The American Dietetic Association Foundation has released preliminary results of a new survey on family eating habits, attitudes and physical activity. The…

McDonald's gets an October boost

November 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. today announced its global comparable sales increased 6.5 percent in October.

Nathan's Famous revenues up more than 9 percent

November 4, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for its second quarter 2011, ended Sept. 26.