Kentucky Fried Milestone: Original Recipe turns 70

August 17, 2010

Colonel Sanders' iconic Original Recipe, with 11 herbs and spices, was created in 1940. KFC marked the 70th anniversary milestone Tuesday by cooking a world…

Subway presents Sustainability Awards to vendors

August 17, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain recently presented Sustainability Awards to vendor partners Pactiv's PWP Industries of Vernon, Calif.; Matosantos Commercial Corp.

Cage Match: McDonald's shareholders vote down proposal

August 15, 2010

McDonald's eggs will not be cage-free, after all. Shareholders for the chain voted against a proposal to buy at least 5 percent of its eggs from cage-free…

Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.

QSRs join the par-tea

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Menus make room for non-carbonated beverages, with tea making the biggest splash.

Wendy's plans to bring home the (costlier) bacon

August 4, 2010

Wendy's chains have started switching up their bacon supply. Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. restaurants have started to replace its cheaper bacon with a more costly…

Auntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners

July 29, 2010

Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the pretzel franchisor's growth.

McDonald’s recognizes Frymaster for carbon footprint reduction

July 13, 2010

McDonald’s Corp.'s contribution to saving energy has been greatly aided by Frymaster, a Manitowoc Foodservice company.

QSRs find multiple uses for the iPad

While there are plenty of detractors, a number of experts see unlimited possibilities for the device.

Calif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law

July 8, 2010

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…

Teamsters, Dunkin' Donuts distributor make progress in negotiations

July 5, 2010

Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 and Dunkin' Donuts' franchisee-owned distribution cooperative Northeast DCP made progress late last week on new contract…

Teamsters threaten strike against Dunkin' Brands distributor

June 29, 2010

A Boston-based union that has protested and threatened boycotts against Dunkin' Donuts over a contract dispute with one of its distributors is now talking…

NexCen now producing own dry pretzel mix for Pretzelmaker

June 29, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc.'s manufacturing facility in Atlanta is now producing dry pretzel mix for its Pretzelmaker brand in addition to the company's existing cookie…

Trufoods' revamped brands ready for growth

The two-year-old franchising company has big plans for its four small QSR chains.

New Burger King broiler earns energy efficiency award

June 23, 2010

Burger King Corp.'s new broiler has garnered the 2010 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award in the "Restaurant Chain" category by Southern California Gas Co. The…

New Burger King broiler earns energy efficiency award

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June 23, 2010

Burger King Corp.'s new broiler has garnered the 2010 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award in the "Restaurant Chain" category by Southern California Gas Co. The…

McDonald's names Henny Penny global equipment supplier of the year

June 16, 2010

Henny Penny Corp.'s new Low Oil Volume open fryer has earned the restaurant equipment manufacturer the honor of being named McDonald's 2009 Worldwide Equipment…

McDonald's names Henny Penny global equipment supplier of the year

June 16, 2010

Henny Penny Corp.'s new Low Oil Volume open fryer has earned the restaurant equipment manufacturer the honor of being named McDonald's 2009 Worldwide Equipment…

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

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June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…