McDonald's Canada undergoing $1 billion makeover

September 7, 2011

McDonald's Canada is investing about $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company's 44-year Canadian history.

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…

It is easy, being green: Tips to make a restaurant eco-friendlier

Customers not only prefer restaurants that embrace eco-friendly elements, they're also starting to expect such efforts.

Subway teams up with local tomato farmers

August 30, 2011

Subway restaurants in California have teamed up with the California Tomato Farmers (CTF), a cooperative of family-owned tomato farming operations to promote…

Living the dream

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

It was just a day like any other day. It was filled with lots of action, excitement and pressure. The restaurant business is tough, but you love it. Your head…

Sonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign

August 28, 2011

Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…

Ronald McDonald House honors BrandSource

August 24, 2011

BrandSource has been honored as the 2011 recipient of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Stewardship Award, which recognizes corporations that have exceeded…

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.

Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 23, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…

SCA napkin line earns sustainability certification

August 15, 2011

SCA, a global hygiene company and makers of the Tork brand of away-from-home (AFH) paper products, has attained certification on its line of napkins from the…

Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee prices drop

August 15, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company announced today that it decreased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, including items…

Scotsman Ice launches Luv the Nug app

August 11, 2011

Fans of Scotsman's Original Chewable Ice can now find locations that serve nugget ice with a new iPhone application released by Scotsman Ice Systems. By…

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…

Commentary: Focus on profit generation rather than revenues

Driving competitors out of the market using low prices doesn't always work.

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…

NRA changes date of 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

July 26, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced that the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will now be held from May 5-8…

Righting the ship: With Captain D’s new leadership team in place, focus shifts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO Phil Greifeld discusses plans for new equipment, products, branding and design.

Digital menu boards will change restaurant industry

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

To begin I would like to state I am not stupid enough to believe the development of digital menu boards or digital signs are nearly as important as the…

McDonald’s 2012 Olympic plans include its largest unit in the world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Details announced today about chain's new program to encourage children's nutrition and activity.