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…

Off with his head: Dunkin' Donuts survey reveals gingerbread habits

December 2, 2010

In honor of National Cookie Day, Dec. 4, Dunkin' Donuts conducted its annual holiday survey asking which part of the gingerbread man cookie customers eat first.

Baskin-Robbins makes the holidays velvety

December 1, 2010

To celebrate the holidays, Baskin-Robbins has announced Red Velvet Cake as its December Flavor of the Month. The flavor has a mild chocolate cake taste with…

Popeyes pours on the beverage strategy

December 1, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen customers can now quench their thirst with Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper Snapple products. Popeyes has announced a multi-year agreement…

Krispy Kreme continues to rebound

December 1, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s revenues increased 7.9 percent for the third quarter 2011, ended October 31.

Krispy Kreme rings in the holidays, tests delivery

November 30, 2010

Time to hang the wreaths and build the snowmen. Or, eat them.

MaggieMoo’s ice cream pizza gets a nod for creativity

November 30, 2010

MaggieMoo’s, a Global Franchise Group LLC brand, earned a first place award in the Creative and Innovative Products category during the 2010 World Dairy Expo…

Testing, testing McDonald’s, Wendy’s trying out new items

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

Perhaps inspired by health-conscious trends, McDonald’s is testing out a fresh garden wrap in the Brevard County, Fla. Market.

Seattle’s Best lightens up

November 29, 2010

Seattle’s Best Coffee, which supplies java for quick-service giants Subway and Burger King, is introducing a lighter roast.

31 and counting Baskin-Robbins announces flavor finalists

November 29, 2010

Baskin-Robbins has selected the 10 finalists in its national online flavor creation contest. The winning flavor will be featured in shops nationwide in June…

Weighting it out: Americans ordering healthier items

November 29, 2010

Restaurants have certainly taken a fair share of the blame for our expanding waistlines, and politicians have called for some accountability with the impending…

BK Canada customers get whiplash

November 28, 2010

Burger King Restaurants of Canada have turned up the heat just in time for Old Man Winter. New to the lineup is the Whiplash Whopper, the spiciest burger to…

Quiznos teams up with OfficeMax for the holidays

November 28, 2010

Still shopping for the best, post-Black Friday holiday discounts? Quiznos and OfficeMax have partnered up to offer deals through Dec. 4.

Panda Express rolls out major growth plan

November 28, 2010

Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian quick-service segment “under-realized.” Most Asian food business comes from…

Subway growth targets Saudi Arabia

November 28, 2010

Subway is spreading throughout Saudi Arabia, footlong by footlong. Shamel Food Company, master franchisee of the chain in the country, has opened nine new…

Skimming: credit cards - and profits

Credit card skimming in the restaurant industry is becoming more exposed as high-dollar theft cases are being made against restaurant workers. Recently in the…

Subway announces contest winner

November 23, 2010

The results are in for the Subway Fresh Artists competition, which launched in September. The winning band, Stars Go Dim, will get the opportunity to open for…

Dunkin' Donuts to give away free samples on Black Friday

November 23, 2010

To keep holiday shoppers on their toes, Dunkin' Donuts will give away free samples of freshly brewed coffee at 10 malls across the United States on "Black…

El Pollo Loco serving Thanksgiving dessert

November 23, 2010

El Pollo Loco is making Black Friday and Cyber Monday a little sweeter. From Nov. 26-29, the chain is offering a free individual size chocolate cake – valued…

Fatburgers latest franchisee: Kanye West?

November 23, 2010

According to several media reports, Kanye West has signed on with Fatburger to open up to 10 locations in the Chicago area through his holding company, KW…