Church's Chicken names new CEO

September 25, 2011

Church's Chicken has named Jim Hyatt as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Indy KFC earns LEED Gold certification

September 19, 2011

A KFC restaurant in Indianapolis has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC's rating system for…

Culver's introduces American Humane Certified chicken

September 6, 2011

Culver's has introduced a new antibiotic-free chicken at all locations. The premium, natural-cut chicken breasts are now available on the classic grilled and…

KFC plans to double Russian presence by 2015

September 5, 2011

Yum! Brands' KFC expects to grow its footprint in Russia to 300 outlets by 2015, a goal that would call for the opening of 30 to 40 restaurants per year.

Church's Chicken customers get poetic

August 29, 2011

In honor of Church's Chicken Sandwich Celebration, the chain is asking fans to express their feelings for their favorite sandwich.

Chicken Shack deploys Vision POS

August 29, 2011

Chicken Shack, which includes 19 units in Michigan, has chosen Breakaway Vision POS as its preferred point-of-sale system.

Burger King Canada introduces Chicken Tenders

August 28, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is celebrating the introduction of a four-piece Chicken Tenders package by offering the option for $1.

KFC plants flag in East Africa

August 23, 2011

KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.

Church's Chicken renews supply chain platform provider

August 23, 2011

Once again, Church's Chicken has renewed its contract with ArrowStream OnDemand for its supply chain visibility and predictability system.

Chick-fil-A plans new Express location

August 22, 2011

For the first time in Omaha, Neb., Chick-fil-A will be available to the public with a new Express location in the lobby of the Mutual of Omaha Bank Building on…

Popeyes' parent company names international COO

August 17, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has named Andrew G. Skehan as chief operating officer, International of its Popeyes…

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…