Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage technology has moved from test phase to pilot phase, offering 106 flavor variations in more markets.

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchisee seminar

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September 7, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is eyeing expansion to Washington, D.C. and is hosting a seminar Sept. 14 to discuss franchise opportunities in the area.

Au natural: Wendy’s testing fries with sea salt, potato skins

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2010

Wendy’s is taking its “You Know When It’s Real” marketing initiative very seriously these days.

Brazil Fast Food Corp. sells real estate assets

September 6, 2010

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates under the Bob's brand, KFC and Pizza Hut Sao Paul as a Yum! Brands franchisee, and Doggis as a GED franchisee, has sold…

Hardee's plays chicken

September 6, 2010

The Hardee's restaurant chain is testing three new varieties of a chicken tender wrap line, including buttermilk ranch, honey mustard and Sweet Baby Ray's…

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

Food Innovation Lessons from Droid Cell Phone Manufacturer

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Taking risks and being humble enough to ask others for help pays off.

Champions of breakfast

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Breakfast is my favorite meal. Well, one of them, anyhow. It definitely ranks up there with lunch and dinner. But this wasn’t always so.

Franchise group buys 16 Taco Bell units in Florida

September 2, 2010

Bravo Food Group, LLC, a Michigan-based franchise group, has purchased 16 Taco Bell restaurants in the Central Florida area with plans to renovate and reopen.

Krispy Kreme reports revenue increase

September 2, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. has reported its second quarter financial results for fiscal 2011, which include a revenue increase of 6.3 percent.

A Whopper of a sale

September 1, 2010

The country's No. 2 burger chain has been sold. Burger King Holdings Inc. today announced that 3G Capital will acquire the company's stock for $4 billion, or…

QSR kiosks: What is taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many industries have embraced the self-service technology, but restaurants have been reluctant.

Falafoul plans expansion, eyes U.S. market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR concept serves traditional, vegetarian Arabic food.

Burger King's fourth quarter beats expectations

August 23, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. announced its fourth quarter earnings today. The company's profit fell to $49 million, or 36 cents a share, from $58.9 million, or 4…

Dunkin' Donuts alum expands Checkers Drive-Ins

August 23, 2010

Five new Checkers Drive-In Restaurants are planned for Connecticut after an agreement was signed with Kerrim Jivani, a former Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins…

Sarku Japan prepares for ambitious domestic and international growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No need to dedicate an entire evening to hibachi-grill entertainment, or your entire week’s budget to a fancy sushi joint. If you’re craving Japanese cuisine…

AFC Enterprises reports 6 percent profit

August 18, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the umbrella company of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, has reported a same-store boost in the second quarter 2010, which ended July 11. Much…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee gets bolder

August 18, 2010

The J.M. Smucker Company has introduced dozens of products to its repertoire, including Dunkin' Donuts' bolder "Dunkin' Turbo" coffee.

McDonald's Corp. builds capital to support China growth

August 18, 2010

McDonald's Corporation is the first non-financial foreign company to implement a yuan-dominated bond in Hong Kong. The company announced today that is has…