Popeyes Q2 revenue up, profits down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 17, 2011

Popeyes' franchisor AFC Enterprises reported second quarter earnings this morning, which included a drop in net income to $5.5 million from $6.8 million in Q…

El Pollo Loco names new COO

August 16, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the appointment of Dennis Farrow as chief operating officer. In this role, Farrow oversees operations for the company's 40…

No Secret Recipe, no KFC: Fiji units close

August 8, 2011

Three KFC outlets in Fiji have permanently closed after they ran out of key ingredients in Colonel Sanders' Secret Recipe that have been quarantined since…

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

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

El Pollo Loco franchisee puts 9 SoCal units up for sale

August 2, 2011

The estates of Pollo West Corp. and Mi Pollo Inc., owners and operators of 13 El Pollo Loco restaurants, have put nine units up for sale.

Fiji KFC units close without key ingredients from secret recipe

August 1, 2011

Three KFC outlets in Fiji – two in Suva and one in Nadi – are temporarily closed as operators await the importation of key ingredients that make up Colonel…

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.

Popeyes introduces Rip’N Chick’N

July 24, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has introduced Rip'n Chick'n -- tenders cut into pull-apart strips that are easy to "rip and…

Burger King rolls out mini sandwiches

July 24, 2011

Burger King Corp. has rolled out the BK Minis, miniature sandwiches that come in four, eight and 12 packs at a suggested retail price of $2.99, $5.99 and…

Sold: Bojangles’ acquired by Advent International

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 24, 2011

After rumors of a possible sale dating back to February, Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has officially been sold to Advent International, a global private equity…

Popeyes hits 2,000th unit milestone

July 14, 2011

On July 16, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will celebrate the opening of its 2,000th restaurant. The landmark opening is in Memphis, Tenn., and is part of the…

Coca-Cola, KFC reportedly headed to North Korea

July 13, 2011

Rumor has it that Coca-Cola and KFC have agreed to open branches in Pyongyang, North Korea. Singapore's Straits Times reports that company executives from both…

China boosts Yum! again, Taco Bell continues to drag down U.S. sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 13, 2011

Yum! Brands' profit in the second quarter was up 10 percent thanks, again, to huge strides made in China and strong overall results for the company's…

Church’s Chicken names SVP, brand marketing

July 12, 2011

Church's Chicken has named Joel Bulger as its senior vice president of brand marketing. Bulger's responsibilities include brand positioning and management…

White Castle offers 90th birthday commemorative Coke glasses

July 11, 2011

As part of White Castle's yearlong 90th birthday celebration, commemorative Coke glasses are available for purchase to recognize the 90-year partnership…

Moo-ve over burger joints: Chick-fil-A sets Cow Appreciation Day

June 29, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will celebrate the seventh annual Cow Appreciation Day event July 8 by offering a free meal to any customer who visits one…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Burger King launches July 4 deal

June 28, 2011

Burger King restaurants nationwide are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a $1.04 deal on the Original Chicken Sandwich.

KFC creates chief chicken officer position, certification program

June 27, 2011

KFC has named Aaron Person as its first-ever chief chicken officer, a newly created position designed to served as spokesman for the rollout of the chain's new…

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch new sandwich, ad campaign

June 22, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have launched their newest menu item, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich.