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.…

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…

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.

You can’t get mustard only here

Always make sure you're in the right place.

Taco Cabana overhauls marketing campaign

August 9, 2011

San Antonio-based advertising and branding agency BradfordLawton is spearheading a new creative campaign for Taco Cabana that includes print, outdoor and TV…

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…

Krispy Kreme FUNdraising efforts hit Philly

August 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme Philadelphia is hosting a contest to give away more than 150 dozen doughnuts to selected community groups. The winning organizations will generate…

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

Dunkin’ Brands reports Q2 earnings; launches K-cups

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Donuts' beats coffee rival Starbucks in nationwide rollout of K-Cups.

Culver’s rolls out new TV campaign

August 2, 2011

Culver's continues to evolve its new "Welcome to Delicious" brand campaign with a new TV campaign promoting 100-percent, Midwest-raised, fresh, never-frozen…

Dairy Queen signs expansion deal in Guatemala

August 2, 2011

Dairy Queen has signed an agreement with franchisee Grupo Buen Rollo to open 15 locations throughout Guatemala by 2015.

Arcos Dorados Q2 revenue up almost 30 percent

August 1, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30.

Jack in the Box launches all-day Jumbo Breakfast Platter

August 1, 2011

For a limited time, Jack in the Box is offering a Jumbo Breakfast Platter loaded with mini pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns and a choice of bacon or…

Roy Rogers brings back BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

August 1, 2011

From now through Oct. 18, Roy Rogers Restaurants is featuring its BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. The limited-time offer features 33 percent more meat than before…

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…

Oatmeal goes upscale

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

Consumers often say they wish they had healthier options for breakfast, yet better-for-you, not to mention better-tasting, has been hard to come by when it…

The battle between Breakfast and Snack: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Click here if you missed Part 1.

El Pollo Loco rolls out four new chicken burritos

July 31, 2011

As part of El Pollo Loco's new ¡Feel the Mexcellence! campaign, the chain has rolled out four Brand Nuevo Grilled Chicken Burritos.

Del Taco debuts two new burritos

July 31, 2011

Del Taco has added two new burritos to its menu with the introduction of the 59-cent Chipotle Value Bean & Cheese Burrito and the Nacho Crunch Burrito.

White Castle rewarding social media fans

July 28, 2011

White Castle is offering its Facebook fans and Twitter followers an opportunity to receive a limited edition 90th birthday pin. The social media campaign is…