No signs of slowing down for McDonald's in 2012

November 10, 2011

McDonald's Corp. stock has risen more than 20 percent so far this year, and the company has no intentions of slowing down in 2012. During its investor meeting…

Earnings call: Wendy's gears up for 'mid-tier' burger launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Third quarter takes a hit from Arby's sale; however revenues and transactions up.

Specialty seasonal drinks added to McDonald's McCafe lineup

November 7, 2011

McDonald's USA has added two new beverages to its McCafe beverage line – Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Carrols Restaurant Group posts modest gains for Burger King units

November 7, 2011

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 2. Carrols owns and operates 551 restaurants, including 30…

Captain D's names new CFO

November 3, 2011

The 527-unit Captain D's chain has added yet another member to its executive team, naming Laurie Lawhorne as its new chief financial officer.

Nathan's Famous reports Q2 profit

November 1, 2011

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the second quarter of its 2012 fiscal year that ended Sept. 25.

McDonald's Latin American franchisee posts big revenue growth

October 27, 2011

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Latin America's largest restaurant chain and the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, today reported unaudited results for the…

Seeding a Market: QSRs Support Franchisee Growth in New Markets

QSRs are laying the foundation for future franchise expansion by launching company-owned stores in new markets.

Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…

Jack in the Box franchisee gets funding for growth

September 20, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million to J&D Restaurant Group Inc. for the purchase of 37 Jack in the Box units throughout Central and East…

CKE Restaurants Q2 sales up 2.2 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 20, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced its second fiscal quarter 2012 financial results for the period ended Aug. 15.

CKE Restaurants adds payment management system for remodels

September 1, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has implemented Textura Corporations Construction Payment Management (CPM) system to…

Disproving the Top 3 employee tax credit misconceptions

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Technology has transformed the process of qualifying employees for tax credits and collecting Uncle Sam’s incentives. What was a manual, red tape-ridden…

Popeyes Q2 revenue up, profits down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 17, 2011

Popeyes' franchisor AFC Enterprises reported second quarter earnings this morning, which included a drop in net income to $5.5 million from $6.8 million in Q…

Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2 now available

August 16, 2011

The Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2: Business Strategy, developed and published by FastCasual.com, is now available for purchase.

Burger King net, revenue drop; international sales ignite

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 11, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. reported its second quarter 2011 results Aug. 11, which included a net income drop to $42.8 million, compared to net income of $49.…

Technomic: Chains continue to grow through franchising

August 10, 2011

As the economy keeps moving at a slow pace, restaurant brands continue to tap into franchising as an avenue for growth.

Sbarro plans bankuptcy exit strategy

August 10, 2011

Sbarro Inc. entered bankruptcy this year but has proposed a restructuring plan that would give ownership of the company to senior lenders.

Wendy’s sales up in the midst of menu, store updates

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 10, 2011

First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.

Krystal seeking possible sale

August 3, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal is seeking potential buyers for the 364-unit burger chain.