TCBY CEO discusses the company's continued evolution

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain creates consumer insight team to stay ahead of busy segment.

Del Taco continues Dallas expansion

November 2, 2011

Del Taco opened its fifth restaurant in the Dallas market this week, in Plano. The unit features the company's new design elements and logo.

Bojangles' opens first full-service campus location

November 2, 2011

Bojangles' will open its first full-service college location at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on Nov. 7.

TCBY opens two more stores

November 2, 2011

In a year of aggressive growth, TCBY expects to exceed its original goal of 75 new openings, according to CEO Tim Casey.

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.

Dunkin' Brands reports same-store sales bump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 31, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has reported results for the quarter ended Sept. 24. The results exceeded goals…

Cause marketing is good for business

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Does your fundraising campaign resonate with your guests?

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…

Yogurt Mountain conquering S.C.

October 26, 2011

Yogurt Mountain has opened a new store in Spartanburg, S.C., making it the fifth location in the state and the 39th store overall.

Dunkin' Donuts makes big push into DC market

October 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has 86 new restaurants signed for development in the Washington D.C. market by 2020. Of those, 15 agreements were signed over the past year that…

China extends review of Yum! Brands' bid for Little Sheep

October 25, 2011

China's commerce ministry has added a 60-day extension to its anti-trust review of Yum! Brands Inc.'s bid to buy out Little Sheep Group Ltd.

Jersey Mike's debuts in Louisiana

October 25, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs opens in its 30th market today with its debut in Louisiana.

Subway continues commitment to Eco Restaurant model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sandwich chain now has 14 green units open, with more on the way.

US private equity group buys Burger King NZ franchise

October 16, 2011

Private equity firm The Blackstone Group announced it will acquire Antares Restaurant Group in New Zealand from Australian-based Anchorage Capital Partners.

Popeyes announces SoCal expansion

October 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the launch of an aggressive growth plan to increase its presence throughout…

Krispy Kreme outlines UK growth plan

October 16, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the United Kingdom, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. As part of that…

Del Taco sells six units to franchisee

October 13, 2011

Del Taco has sold its remaining six Phoenix restaurants to Desert Taco, its largest franchisee in Arizona.

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

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.

What’s the hottest segment of the restaurant industry? Fast casual. [Infographic]

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since the economic downturn, the fast casual segment has led the restaurant industry in both sales and unit growth. And it continues to outperform on both…