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Falafoul plans expansion, eyes U.S. market
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
QSR concept serves traditional, vegetarian Arabic food.
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Burger King's fourth quarter beats expectations
August 23, 2010
Burger King Holdings Inc. announced its fourth quarter earnings today. The company's profit fell to $49 million, or 36 cents a share, from $58.9 million, or 4…
read nowDunkin' Donuts alum expands Checkers Drive-Ins
August 23, 2010
Five new Checkers Drive-In Restaurants are planned for Connecticut after an agreement was signed with Kerrim Jivani, a former Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins…
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Sarku Japan prepares for ambitious domestic and international growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
No need to dedicate an entire evening to hibachi-grill entertainment, or your entire week’s budget to a fancy sushi joint. If you’re craving Japanese cuisine…
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AFC Enterprises reports 6 percent profit
August 18, 2010
AFC Enterprises Inc., the umbrella company of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, has reported a same-store boost in the second quarter 2010, which ended July 11. Much…
read nowDunkin' Donuts coffee gets bolder
August 18, 2010
The J.M. Smucker Company has introduced dozens of products to its repertoire, including Dunkin' Donuts' bolder "Dunkin' Turbo" coffee.
read nowMcDonald's Corp. builds capital to support China growth
August 18, 2010
McDonald's Corporation is the first non-financial foreign company to implement a yuan-dominated bond in Hong Kong. The company announced today that is has…
read nowBurger King streamlines advertising message
August 17, 2010
Burger King has begun consolidating its major advertising projects in order to provide a consistent message across all demographics. According to the Austin…
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The Popeye Principle (or, "I am what I am.")
by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza
After a long day of foul weather and flight delays, the gate agent for a major airline is rebooking passengers in a seemingly endless line.
read nowWendy's franchisee raises almost $60 million toward debt
August 12, 2010
A fundraising arm of DavCo Restaurants Inc., which owns Wendy's restaurants in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region, has raised $59.2 million in a debt and…
read nowWireless Ronin reports huge revenue increase
August 12, 2010
Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has announced a 99 percent second quarter increase from 2Q 2009. The report was announced Thursday for the period ending June…
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Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall
August 11, 2010
Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking…
read nowChick-fil-A marks milestone opening
August 11, 2010
Chick-fil-A is spreading its wings. The chain celebrated the opening of its 1,500th restaurant today in downtown Los Angeles.
read nowWill the McDonald's smoothie line cross the Atlantic?
August 10, 2010
The McDonald's McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie line buoyed the company's global sales by 7 percent in July, and now some analysts are speculating that the success…
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Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.
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QSR breakfasts mostly resistant to inflation
August 9, 2010
As more quick-service restuarants join the breakfast club, a 2010 study by Intellaprice finds that most operators are conservative with their price points.
read nowWendy's taps Bravo Group to market to growing Hispanic segment
August 9, 2010
Wendy's International, Inc. has named Bravo Group to engage and attract the more than 45 million Hispanic consumers in the United States. Bravo Group is…
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What's New in Retail Food Innovation?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
QSRs should embrace new distribution channels and co-branding opportunities.
read nowMcDonald's Corp. has a hot July
August 8, 2010
McDonald's Corp. had a global comparable sales growth of 7 percent in July, buoyed by a 10.1 percent increase in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa…
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QSRs join the par-tea
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Menus make room for non-carbonated beverages, with tea making the biggest splash.
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