Extreme makeover: Burger King's new owners may face costly reimaging

September 22, 2010

Brazilian investment company 3G Capital's $4 billion purchase of Burger King may be getting even more expensive.

Checkers spreads throughout Brooklyn

September 19, 2010

Four Checkers Drive-In Restaurants will open in the Brooklyn, N.Y. area beginning in late September. A multi-store development agreement was signed with Kalex…

Carl's Jr. spreads deep in the heart of Texas

September 16, 2010

More than 100 Carl's Jr. hamburger restaurants will open up within the next decade throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Arby's whittles down AOR search

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September 15, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. has narrowed down its search for a new national agency of record.

Wendy's unveils new $5 combo options

September 15, 2010

Wendy's has embraced the power of choice, introducing "Pick 2 for $4.99" meal deals to complement the chain's new Garden Sensations salads.

Sarku Japan plants franchise seeds

September 15, 2010

As part of its aggressive domestic and international growth plan, Sarku Japan will host seminars through the fall in a handful of metro markets for those…

Sonic reports sales, unit openings drop

September 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Aug. 31.

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage technology has moved from test phase to pilot phase, offering 106 flavor variations in more markets.

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchisee seminar

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September 7, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is eyeing expansion to Washington, D.C. and is hosting a seminar Sept. 14 to discuss franchise opportunities in the area.

Au natural: Wendy’s testing fries with sea salt, potato skins

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2010

Wendy’s is taking its “You Know When It’s Real” marketing initiative very seriously these days.

Brazil Fast Food Corp. sells real estate assets

September 6, 2010

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates under the Bob's brand, KFC and Pizza Hut Sao Paul as a Yum! Brands franchisee, and Doggis as a GED franchisee, has sold…

Hardee's plays chicken

September 6, 2010

The Hardee's restaurant chain is testing three new varieties of a chicken tender wrap line, including buttermilk ranch, honey mustard and Sweet Baby Ray's…

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

Food Innovation Lessons from Droid Cell Phone Manufacturer

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Taking risks and being humble enough to ask others for help pays off.

Champions of breakfast

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Breakfast is my favorite meal. Well, one of them, anyhow. It definitely ranks up there with lunch and dinner. But this wasn’t always so.

Franchise group buys 16 Taco Bell units in Florida

September 2, 2010

Bravo Food Group, LLC, a Michigan-based franchise group, has purchased 16 Taco Bell restaurants in the Central Florida area with plans to renovate and reopen.

Krispy Kreme reports revenue increase

September 2, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. has reported its second quarter financial results for fiscal 2011, which include a revenue increase of 6.3 percent.

A Whopper of a sale

September 1, 2010

The country's No. 2 burger chain has been sold. Burger King Holdings Inc. today announced that 3G Capital will acquire the company's stock for $4 billion, or…

QSR kiosks: What is taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many industries have embraced the self-service technology, but restaurants have been reluctant.