QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

McDonald's comp sales fall in Japan and China

June 8, 2012

McDonald's Corporation today announced global comparable sales growth of 3.3 percent in May.

How QSRs can gain maximum benefit from digital menu boards

Having digital menu boards instills a perception of technology leadership in the minds of today's technology savvy consumer.

Burger King plans aggressive expansion in Russia

June 6, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc. today announced the establishment of a new joint venture focused on aggressively expanding Burger King's presence in…

Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.

TCBY Greek Fro-Yo breaks sales records

June 5, 2012

In April, TCBY introduced its Greek Frozen Yogurt line, which has since surpassed every previous flavor launch in the brand's history.

Doritos Locos Taco is most successful launch in Taco Bell history

June 5, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, launched nationally in early March, has officially become the most successful product launch in the chain's 50-year history.

Revel Systems releases new version of POS system

June 4, 2012

Continuing to drive point-of-sale (POS) innovation, Revel Systems Inc., maker of its iPad cash register, has announced worldwide availability of the newest…

Webinar to focus on hourly workforce management

June 4, 2012

FastCasual.com, in partnership with Charleson, S.C.-based PeopleMatter, is hosting the June 19 webinar, "Top 5 Ways Multiple Systems are Killing Your ROI," at…

Nathan's Famous profit, revenues jump

June 4, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for its fiscal year ended March 25.

Sonic anticipates sales bump from service, marketing initiatives

June 4, 2012

Sonic Corp. has announced that estimated systemwide same-store sales for the fiscal third quarter, which ended May 31, increased 2.8 percent. Same-store sales…

Kahala franchisees create food court concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How one couple operates four of the company's brands in one non-traditional space.

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Burger King sells 278 units to franchisee

May 31, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the completion of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation.

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

Drive-thru usage up, speed of service down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains add technology, double lanes to expedite orders.

Exterior digital message boards on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One Dairy Queen operator yielded 10 percent sales increase after installation.

QSRs display strong global brand power

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.

Taco Cabana continues remodeling initiative, adds table service

May 25, 2012

San Antonio, Texas-based Taco Cabana will celebrate the opening of a new restaurant location in its hometown. The location continues the brand's year-long…

Restaurants to add 450,000 summer jobs

May 24, 2012

Restaurants are expected to add 450,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2012 employment level, according to National Restaurant…