Burger King streamlines advertising message

August 17, 2010

Burger King has begun consolidating its major advertising projects in order to provide a consistent message across all demographics.   According to the Austin…

The Popeye Principle (or, "I am what I am.")

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

After a long day of foul weather and flight delays, the gate agent for a major airline is rebooking passengers in a seemingly endless line.

Wendy's franchisee raises almost $60 million toward debt

August 12, 2010

A fundraising arm of DavCo Restaurants Inc., which owns Wendy's restaurants in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region, has raised $59.2 million in a debt and…

Wireless Ronin reports huge revenue increase

August 12, 2010

Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has announced a 99 percent second quarter increase from 2Q 2009. The report was announced Thursday for the period ending June…

Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall

August 11, 2010

Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking…

Chick-fil-A marks milestone opening

August 11, 2010

Chick-fil-A is spreading its wings. The chain celebrated the opening of its 1,500th restaurant today in downtown Los Angeles.

Will the McDonald's smoothie line cross the Atlantic?

August 10, 2010

The McDonald's McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie line buoyed the company's global sales by 7 percent in July, and now some analysts are speculating that the success…

Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.

QSR breakfasts mostly resistant to inflation

August 9, 2010

As more quick-service restuarants join the breakfast club, a 2010 study by Intellaprice finds that most operators are conservative with their price points.

Wendy's taps Bravo Group to market to growing Hispanic segment

August 9, 2010

Wendy's International, Inc. has named Bravo Group to engage and attract the more than 45 million Hispanic consumers in the United States. Bravo Group is…

What's New in Retail Food Innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

QSRs should embrace new distribution channels and co-branding opportunities.

McDonald's Corp. has a hot July

August 8, 2010

McDonald's Corp. had a global comparable sales growth of 7 percent in July, buoyed by a 10.1 percent increase in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa…

QSRs join the par-tea

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Menus make room for non-carbonated beverages, with tea making the biggest splash.

Buzzworthy ... or just "buzzare"?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A friend of mine owns cats. She says they’ve never made any noise as horrible as that emitting from the creatures she calls Quiznos Kitties of the Damned…

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

India's QSR market growth staggering

July 26, 2010

It's no wonder many quick-service restaurant chains have been expanding in India or, at least, eyeing the Indian market. According to a recently released…

Arby's joins the app-mosphere

July 19, 2010

Arby's, which was later than most quick-service restaurants in joining the social media atmosphere, has since jumped into the digital age with both feet. On…

Blimpie introduces lighter menu

July 19, 2010

Blimpie has introduced its new menu line, "The Lighter Stuff," encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. The menu became available in all participating Blimpie…

Is Groupon right for QSR?

With prices low already and a customer base prone to spontaneity, brands may be slow to adopt.

A Leg Up on Legislation

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

How to keep your brand one step ahead of the law.