TCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal

January 20, 2011

TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…

Checkers/Rally’s unveils new digital campaigns

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has launched a robust digital campaign that includes new websites for both its Checkers and Rally’s brands, a mobile web…

Arby's put up for sale

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 19, 2011

The end is near for the Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. partnership. The company announced today that it’s exploring “strategic alternatives” for the Arby’s brand…

FOCUS Brands names Gary Bales chief concept officer

January 18, 2011

FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced that Gary Bales has been named chief concept officer in addition to his role as president of Carvel. Bales will now oversee…

McDonald’s plans to double Korean presence

January 17, 2011

McDonald’s Korea plans to double its units throughout the country within the next five years.

Yum! Brands selling Long John Silver's, A&W

January 17, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has announced that it is planning to sell its Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food brands, and is actively…

Cold Stone introduces Yogurt Bar

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 16, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery is embracing the yogurt craze. The ice cream giant is rolling out a new yogurt concept that will be incorporated into existing stores…

Yum! extends Kentucky Derby partnership

January 16, 2011

Yum! Brands has extended its partnership with Churchill Downs Inc. to continue as presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby.

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. to open Souplantation Express

January 13, 2011

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. will open its first quick-serve restaurant, Souplantation Express, Jan. 17 in Carlsbad, Calif.

Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal

In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment (with a quick-service price-point), Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her…

BK- No king of coffee, but not the jester

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With the QSR coffee race well underway, and McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts jockeying for the top spot, Burger King could be considered a dark horse.

Captain D’s names another new management team member

January 12, 2011

The human resources department at Captain D’s has been very busy as of late. Within the past six months alone, the seafood chain has named a new CEO, vice…

Bigger ax to grind: Quiznos layoffs double original report

January 12, 2011

Less than a week after announcing it was laying off about 69 employees at its Denver-based headquarters, Quiznos is now expected to cut even deeper.

Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011

January 11, 2011

Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.

Bulk of Yum! Brands' sales come from overseas

January 11, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W and Long John Silver's, presented its international growth…

Subway tests falafel; adds health tips to website

January 11, 2011

While several fast casual restaurants have successfully played on the Greek food concept, Subway appears to want in on the game. According to the chain's…

Seven come '11.

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It’s been said many ways, but movie magnate Sam Goldwyn put it best when he stated, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

Burger King launches stuffed burger

January 10, 2011

Burger King Corp. has introduced its new Jalapeño & Cheddar BK Stuffed Steakhouse burger.

McDonald’s Japan’s burger line inspired by Americana

January 10, 2011

McDonald’s Japan has launched a new line of “Big America” burgers inspired by Texas, Idaho, Miami and Manhattan.

Baskin-Robbins Australia taps new GM

January 10, 2011

Shortly after revoking its major franchise company’s ownership rights, Baskin-Robbins Australia is putting the pieces back into place to start anew. That…