Dunkin’ Donuts percolating in Milwaukee

December 6, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store-development agreement with the Milwaukee Coffee Brewing Company. The deal entails a plan to open 36 new…

Arby’s taps BBDO as AOR

December 5, 2010

Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., has chosen BBDO New York as its national advertising agency of record.

McDonald’s ready for oatmeal roll-out

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s is ready to remedy the bitterness of winter mornings. The quick-service chain will debut oatmeal at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants in early January.

McDonald’s continues investment in India

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s will invest Rs350 crore – or about $78 million – in the Indian city of Ahmedabad throughout the next four years.

Room for dessert? BK launches Dessert Bar

December 5, 2010

A few months after announcing it was testing a Dessert Bar in London, Burger King’s new concept has officially opened in the city.

GoMobo changes name to reflect offerings

December 5, 2010

GoMobo was launched in 2005 with a focus of creating a directory listing of restaurants where consumers could order ahead and get food on the go. Over time…

A small world, after all: International QSR opens in Disney

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu options. Both brands are new…

Arby's turnaround plan bolstered by new COO hire

December 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has tapped a new chief operating officer to help with its aggressive turnaround plans.

Auntie Anne's heads to Japan

December 2, 2010

There's a new twist to Tokyo's Ikebukuro train station. Auntie Anne's Pretzels recently opened at the location, under the operation of master franchisor AA…

Holiday business crime prevention tips

Typically crime increases during the holiday season, and stores and restaurants are not exempt. Unfortunately, dishonest people and criminals are attracted to…

Popeyes pours on the beverage strategy

December 1, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen customers can now quench their thirst with Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper Snapple products. Popeyes has announced a multi-year agreement…

Krispy Kreme continues to rebound

December 1, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s revenues increased 7.9 percent for the third quarter 2011, ended October 31.

Krispy Kreme rings in the holidays, tests delivery

November 30, 2010

Time to hang the wreaths and build the snowmen. Or, eat them.

Testing, testing McDonald’s, Wendy’s trying out new items

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

Perhaps inspired by health-conscious trends, McDonald’s is testing out a fresh garden wrap in the Brevard County, Fla. Market.

Many still reluctant to invest in social media

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

The simpler times of yesteryear included marketing plans that covered radio, television and public relations channels. Then came digital messaging. Now, chains…

BK UK jumps on digital menu boards

November 29, 2010

More than 700 Burger King restaurants throughout the United Kingdom now feature sharper, more modern digital menu boards. The boards replace traditional…

Seattle’s Best lightens up

November 29, 2010

Seattle’s Best Coffee, which supplies java for quick-service giants Subway and Burger King, is introducing a lighter roast.

Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years

November 29, 2010

Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

Is a digital menu board tsunami heading for QSRs?

A traditional menu board veteran says the digital menu board tidal wave is ready to hit QSR shores.

Quiznos teams up with OfficeMax for the holidays

November 28, 2010

Still shopping for the best, post-Black Friday holiday discounts? Quiznos and OfficeMax have partnered up to offer deals through Dec. 4.