Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

Gold Star launches two E-ssential program

January 31, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is tapping into the power of social media and digital marketing with the launch of its two new programs: Facebook Mondays and…

Krispy Kreme completes credit facilities refinancing

January 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has closed a new secured credit facility aggregating $6…

Carl’s Jr. heads to the United Kingdom

January 31, 2011

Carl’s Jr. is set to launch in the United Kingdom. The chain, which specializes in 100-percent Black Angus beef burgers, celebrity-laden advertising and a…

Kitchen Brains to manage KFC franchise food production

January 31, 2011

Yum! franchisee Luihn Foods, which operates more than 85 units in the Southeast region including Florida, Virginia and North Carolina, has chosen Kitchen…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

McDonald’s China adds another 24-hour delivery unit

January 30, 2011

As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…

Yum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings

January 27, 2011

The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…

Gone fishin': El Pollo Loco introduces fish tacos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 27, 2011

El Pollo Loco will add fish tacos to its lineup this weekend. The new menu item will come in two varieties: Classic Baja and Spicy Avocado. They will be…

Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11

January 27, 2011

A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.

Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs

January 27, 2011

In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…

Wendy's headed to Argentina

January 26, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…

Houstonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark

January 26, 2011

Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…

Dunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals

January 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.

Dunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai

January 25, 2011

Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

Famous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost

January 24, 2011

Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…

Hardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital

January 24, 2011

GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…

McDonald’s reports positive 2010 numbers

January 23, 2011

McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…