Jack in the Box same-store sales up

August 10, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…

Wendy’s sales up in the midst of menu, store updates

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 10, 2011

First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.

QSRs catching on to benefits of biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

McDonald's turns in a hot July

August 7, 2011

Shortly after releasing positive second quarter results, McDonald's Corp. announced a global comparable sales growth of 5.1 percent in July.

Adding a mobile platform 101

Developers of mobile sites and apps discuss how to best offer the services.

Krispy Kreme UK co-branding efforts pick up

August 4, 2011

Krispy Kreme is hoping to double the size of its footprint in the United Kingdom market and has added co-branding opportunities and an experiential campaign to…

Krystal seeking possible sale

August 3, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal is seeking potential buyers for the 364-unit burger chain.

Commentary: Focus on profit generation rather than revenues

Driving competitors out of the market using low prices doesn't always work.

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Arcos Dorados Q2 revenue up almost 30 percent

August 1, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30.

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

El Pollo Loco rolls out four new chicken burritos

July 31, 2011

As part of El Pollo Loco's new ¡Feel the Mexcellence! campaign, the chain has rolled out four Brand Nuevo Grilled Chicken Burritos.

Will restaurants add Google+ to crowded social media plates?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The fastest growing social media network ever is currently in beta phase for businesses.

Subway selects Velti for mobile marketing platform

July 28, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has selected Velti, a global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology, as its exclusive mobile technology provider.

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook strengthened in June

July 28, 2011

Driven by stronger same-store sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s…

NRA changes date of 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

July 26, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced that the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will now be held from May 5-8…

DNKN: Dunkin’ Brands goes public at $19 per share

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 26, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has officially gone public. The company today announced its initial public…