Consumers don't visit QSR Web sites

March 29, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.— According to a new report from Sandelman & Associates, "Usage of Restaurant Chain Web Sites," QSR users not only have never visited…

Operators upgrade POS systems instead of replacing

March 29, 2006

With today's tight budgets, it may not make financial sense for operators to invest in a new POS system. That was the case for Chris Nonnemaker, a franchise…

Tim Hortons purchases 4.35 million additional shares

March 28, 2006

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering of 29 million shares of common stock have exercised their…

Kiosks could change QSRs to SSR, self-service restaurants

March 27, 2006

CNNMoney.com: New technology innovations could soon force the restaurant industry to change an often-used acronym -- QSR, or quick-service restaurant -- to…

Breakfast is booming

The daypart is becoming the new lunch for QSRs.

Tim Hortons announces pricing of 29 million shares

March 23, 2006

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 29 million shares of common stock, at a price of C$27.0…

Can Krispy Kreme rise again?

March 22, 2006

Business Week: The announcement of a new chief officer gave investors a sugar rush, but Daryl Brewster has his work cut out for him to put the dough back in…

Tim Hortons revises IPO

March 20, 2006

OAKVILLE, Ontario—Tim Hortons Inc. announced that it has increased the estimated price range for its initial public offering of 29 million shares of common…

McDonald's gives moms a break

March 19, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. —McDonald's treated stay-at-home moms in several major U.S. cities to free coffee on March 17 through a partnership with Mocha Moms. According…

Tim Hortons reaffirms IPO plans

March 13, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc. reaffirmed its plans for its upcoming initial public offering, saying it will offer 2…

Franchisees mull over latest drive-thru technology

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Dunkin' Donuts new concept stores opened since November 2005 in Euclid, Ohio, and Pawtucket, R.I., show a lot of thought was invested into maximizing the…

Canadians want Tim Hortons IPO shares

March 9, 2006

Bloomberg: Maggie MacDonald, who never has bought an individual stock, plans to make an exception when Tom Horton sells shares to the public this month.   …

Krispy Kreme hires new CEO

March 6, 2006

CHICAGO — Krispy Kreme named Daryl Brewster president and chief executive officer March 7. Brewster most recently served as president of Kraft Foods' North…

Sales soar at Yum! Brands

March 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Yum! Brands reported that blended comparable-store sales at its U.S. corporate units rose 4 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25.    …

Dunkin' Donuts now searchable through GPS device

February 22, 2006

CONCORD, Mass.—Motorists can now tap their TomTom navigation systems and see Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins logos as points of interest (POI) on the 3D…

Krispy Kreme terminates franchise licenses for Great Circle

January 4, 2006

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Thursday it has terminated the franchise licenses of its financially troubled Southern California franchisee, Great Circle…

Coffee going quick

In the quick-service restaurant industry time is money.  Which may explain why drive-thrus, offering quick service to millions of customers each day, coupled…

Eat'n Park Restaurants' web site ranks in top three nationwide

December 4, 2005

As far as restaurant Web sites go, Eat'n Park's ranks among the best.

Coca-Cola Consolidated introduces Cinnabon premium coffee drink

December 4, 2005

Smooth and creamy beverage screams indulgence! Cinnabon brand recognized globally for super-premium quality and taste. Second largest US Coke bottler to sell…

Port City Java opens new QSR store and rolls out new holiday drink program

November 30, 2005

The Company announces it has rolled out a new drink for the Holiday Season. Candied Orange Mocha has been in the cafes since Thanksgiving and will be promoted…