Despite strong 3Q, Tim Hortons plans to close 36 U.S. units

November 10, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. reported a total revenue increase of 9.8 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 3. Momentum came from a same-store sales increase of 4.…

AFC Enterprises sales way up compared to last year

November 10, 2010

AFC Enterprises, franchisor and operator of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, reported an 8.2 percent system-wide sales increase for the third quarter ended Oct. 3.

Mintel outlines law-based opposition and opportunities for 2011 restaurants

November 10, 2010

Recapping a year that saw a new health bill pass with tangible implications for the foodservice industry, research company Mintel outlined five ways…

Food innovation idea generation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

How do you include “Ideation” within the Food Innovation Process? Innovative ideas can have many sources. According to The Innovator’s Toolkit (Harvard…

ADA reports on families' fast food consumption

November 8, 2010

The American Dietetic Association Foundation has released preliminary results of a new survey on family eating habits, attitudes and physical activity. The…

McDonald's gets an October boost

November 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. today announced its global comparable sales increased 6.5 percent in October.

Nathan's Famous revenues up more than 9 percent

November 4, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for its second quarter 2011, ended Sept. 26.

KFC plans U.K., India expansion

November 1, 2010

KFC's global growth continues with plans to open almost 40 stores in the United Kingdom in 2011.

Jack in the Box pops up in Kansas City

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 1, 2010

Kansas City, Kan. residents might be experiencing some deja vu. On Monday, Jack in the Box opened a new store just north of Interstate 70 - its first in the…

Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement

October 28, 2010

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…

Sabor de Verdad! Wendy's new campaign targets Hispanic market

October 28, 2010

Wendy's International Inc. and its Hispanic advertising agency The Bravo Group have launched a new advertising campaign specifically directed at the U.S.

Mintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits

October 27, 2010

While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…

Dunkin’ Donuts testing single-cup coffee

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 27, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a morning staple for its coffee as much as for its famous Munchkins.

Zagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi

October 26, 2010

Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The…

Hardee's sweetens up its biscuits

October 24, 2010

Just in time for Halloween, Hardee's has introduced a sweet treat: the new caramel crumb biscuit. This made from scratch biscuit is covered in caramel sauce…

McDonald's shares reach all-time high

October 21, 2010

McDonald's Corp. shared its third quarter report Thursday, with results surpassing analysts' expectations and achieving the company's highest stock to date.

It's official: 3G Capital owns Burger King

October 19, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. and 3G Capital today announced the completion of the previously announced transaction for an affiliate of 3G Capital to acquire the…

3G Capital closer to acquiring Burger King

October 17, 2010

The 40-day waiting period for Burger King to solicit other offers pending 3 Capital's proposed $3.26 billion buyout has expired, according to The Associated…

Franchise Brands LLC to purchase Taco Del Mar

October 13, 2010

Milford, Conn.-based Franchise Brands LLC has successfully placed a bid to buy the rights to Taco Del Mar through a recent bankruptcy auction.

Tim Hortons signs NHL agreements

October 12, 2010

Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…