Arby’s cooperative inks long-term shipment agreement

November 30, 2010

ARCOP Inc., a supply chain cooperative for Arby’s Restaurants, has entered into a long-term service agreement with Transplace to provide third-party…

Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years

November 29, 2010

Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

The Buddy System makes for a drip-free treat

November 23, 2010

The Buddy Cone System, an ice cream cone holder that reduces drips, has signed a deal with California-based Galardi Group.The agreement calls for the Buddy…

Drinking glass threat returns, Coca-Cola issues voluntary withdrawal

November 21, 2010

In June, McDonald's recalled its promotional Shrek glass with "an abundance of caution" after trace levels of the heavy metal cadmium were found on the glass…

Arby's tips its Red Hat to suppliers

November 18, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. honored nine suppliers with its Red Hat Supplier Achievement Awards during its worldwide franchise convention held recently in…

QSR giants caught in the middle of a tomato fight

November 18, 2010

Earlier this week, growers of winter tomatoes drafted a deal with a Florida farm workers' group to increase field employees' wages and improve working…

At your service: Popeyes franchisee adds Maitre'D

November 17, 2010

Sailormen Inc., the largest franchisee for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, will install the Maitre'D Solution in its 141 units throughout the next two years. 

Taco Bueno partners with Wireless Ronin for menu board initiative

November 16, 2010

Taco Bueno has embarked upon a digital menu board and promotional display initiative with the help of Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc.

Subway recognizes ParTech for outstanding performance

November 8, 2010

Subway has named ParTech Inc. (PAR) the 2010 Rookie of the Year for outstanding performance in technology. ParTech is in its first full year as Subway's sole…

Dunkin' Donuts offers a Patriotic Pick-Me-Up

October 31, 2010

From now through Nov. 14, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will donate a one-pound bag of coffee to the USO for every purchase of two one-pound bags from…

Boardwalk joins initiative to bring fresh water to Africa

October 28, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed on as a corporate sponsor for Lifewell Inc., a Maryland-based nonprofit group that brings clean, fresh drinking…

California McDonald's turns its Golden Arches green

October 13, 2010

McDonald's has shifted focus in the past couple of years to step up its environmentally-friendly efforts.

YUM! Brands' supply company renews agreement with DTT Surveillance

September 29, 2010

YUM! Brands restaurants will continue to be monitored by DTT Surveillance, a Los Angeles-based digital video surveillance company with a focus on the…

KFC plans national rollout of reusable container

September 29, 2010

KFC's reusable food container - which recently won a Greener Package Award for sustainability - will soon be available in units throughout the United States.

Food safety: Back to the basics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

So many chains have been the focal point of foodborne illness outbreaks. This summer seemed particularly chaotic, with salmonella cases traced to Taco Bell and…

Yum! Brands sued by franchisee for fraud

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September 21, 2010

Yum! Brands is facing another lawsuit, this time by a Lexington, Ky.-based company operating franchised Long John Silver's and A&W restaurants. The…

McDonald's joins LONMARK International board

September 16, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has become a sponsor member, and board of director member, of LONMARK International, a non-profit international association that has been…

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage technology has moved from test phase to pilot phase, offering 106 flavor variations in more markets.

A La Mode: Subway models recycled packaging

September 12, 2010

Going green is certainly in style, and the Subway restaurant chain proved it at the recent "Project Subway" fashion show in Chicago.

Evaluating the necessity of self-service technology

Critics put down self-service in the QSR and fast casual segments, but those who have adopted self-service are finding success.