Quick-serve menus cross international borders

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Menu items indicate tastes of a region.

Restaurants build on international ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants look to international shores to boost their brand and build an image.

Cutting costs with kitchen technology

Zaxby's restaurants are enlisting robots to help trim training time and cut food costs.

Beyond burgers

Quick-service restaurants expand their menus to increase customer interest, but there could be a downside.

Commentary: NFL and college football equals big-time sales

Are you targeting football fans? You should be.  

Old-fashioned principles keep Chick-fil-A flying high

A strong company built on loyalty to employees need never go public, says Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy.

QSR franchisees sue parent companies

Major QSR brands are facing several lawsuits from their franchise community.

Arby's is thinking chicken

Chain became the first in the QSR segment to reach "natural" audience. Marketing campaign takes a stab at McDonald's and Wendy's.

Opinion: CSPI needs a reality check

Why did CSPI choose KFC?

The health insurance headache

Rising health insurance costs are hitting operators where it hurts—in the wallet. Learn how you can implement a cost-effective plan for your operation.

Prevent robbery

Criminals could be staking out your store right now. So what are you going to do about it?

El Pollo Loco walks a fine line

Neither fast casual nor QSR, the hybrid provides consumers with speed and quality.  

QSRs attract gamers

Burger King and McDonald's deploy effective advertisements in video games.

Bojangles' plays chicken with the competition

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

In the first quarter of 2006, the chain has signed 132 franchise commitments with 62 expected to close within 60 days.

KFC and Taco John's discuss coupon strategy

Despite gift cards' success, coupons still bring in customers.

QSRs upscale to survive

From menu changes to more contemporary designs, the QSR is evolving.

Serving those who serve U.S.

Eating a Burger King Whopper or a Subway foot-long reminds Capt. Bill Roberts of home.

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…