Cold Stone Creamery sued by franchisee association

January 24, 2012

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company Kahala on behalf of an independent franchisee association. According to Blue Mau…

McDonald's, Burger King offer gluten-free buns in Europe

January 18, 2012

Although such a widespread rollout has yet to hit domestic stores, McDonald's restaurants in Spain, Sweden, Finland and Norway now include gluten-free buns.

Tim Hortons unveils extra large coffee option

January 15, 2012

Tim Hortons has announced that it will be brewing its biggest offering of coffee ever with the introduction of a new extra large cup beginning Jan. 23.

Under new leadership, Rita's Italian Ice ready for overseas debut

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New CEO offers insight on changes to store layouts and marketing plans.

Gold Star Chili adds spice to its cheese coney

January 9, 2012

Back by popular demand and for a limited time only Gold Star Chili has added the Hot Mett Cheese Coney to its menu.

Arby's supply co-op employs e-sourcing to control costs

January 8, 2012

ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby's restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing firm Intesource to facilitate sourcing and procurement…

Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins outline ambitious expansion plans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New franchise agreement calls for approximately 50 Baskin-Robbins restaurants to be opened in Vietnam over the next several years.

Dunkin' Brands signs exclusive agreement with franchisee co-op

January 3, 2012

Dunkin' Brands Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, and National DCP LLC, a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee-owned cooperative, has…

Gloves! The controversy continues – Part 1

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…

McDonald's releases 2011 sustainability progress report

December 21, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has released its 2011 Sustainability Scorecard and reinforced its commitment to mainstreaming sustainability through its collaboration…

Ryan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, others pen letter to McDonald's CEO

December 19, 2011

A handful of celebrities have fired off a letter to McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner asking the QSR giant to adopt "strict and meaningful animal welfare policies…

Report: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012

December 11, 2011

Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…

Burger King adds Coca-Cola Freestyle

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger King Corporation's company-owned restaurants across the U.S. now feature the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains.

Happy Meal toy ban ready to take effect; McDonald's finds loophole

November 29, 2011

San Francisco's long battle over kids' meal marketing is nearly over. Or, perhaps, just beginning.

Dunkin' Donuts Twitter promotion kicks off holiday season

November 22, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is hosting a Twitter promotion on Black Friday giving fans the chance to win a Keurig brewer and a box of Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup packs.

McDonald's releases statement about dropped egg supplier

November 20, 2011

McDonald's Corp. has released a full statement about animal cruelty allegations against Sparboe Farms, one of its egg suppliers. Following an extensive ABC…

McDonald's drops egg supplier

November 17, 2011

Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich

November 7, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…