QSRweb.com’s Top 10 of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It’s been quite a roller coaster year for the quick-service industry. Restaurants continued to dig out of the economic mess, posting modest improvements; the…

A small world, after all: International QSR opens in Disney

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu options. Both brands are new…

More than figgy pudding and good cheer

By Amanda French

Call it a comeback: The return of the McRib

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If any quick-service menu item could come back to life as a rock star, it would be the McDonald's McRib sandwich.

Let your iPhones do the walking

Though geolocation-enabled apps have gained some traction in the restaurant world via search sites and location-based ordering apps, none have involved the…

The meticulous strategy of Checkers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger chain readies for franchise expansion behind new team of leaders.

Fall back on old classics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn tends to bring out the best in our senses – vivid colors of changing leaves; nostalgic smells of campfires; pleasant tastes of seasonal spices.

TCBY testing meal replacement concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Corporate stores now offering Yovana-Simply Yogurt product.

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…

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.

Burger King Canada expands breakfast menu

Burger King Canada has extended its breakfast menu to include Seattle's Best Coffee, BK Breakfast Bowls and a classic stack of pancakes.

Falafoul plans expansion, eyes U.S. market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR concept serves traditional, vegetarian Arabic food.

Custom(er) made: Some QSRs getting their guests involved in menu creations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By now, most quick-service chains have used social media to engage with their fans. Some have gone a step further with the outlet, facilitating consumer…

Healthy incentive: High-impact loyalty programs still uncommon at QSRs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology advances and centralized software may encourage more operators to offer customer benefits.

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.

Fro-yo concept 16 Handles relies heavily on customer interaction

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Manhattan-based store ready for franchise growth.

East Coast Wings develops QSR prototype

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In a report issued July 20, the NPD Group stated that QSR unit counts are down 1 percent within the past year.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

Commentary: Take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.