Tim Hortons turns in strong Q3

November 9, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for its third quarter ended Oct. 2, citing a strong same-store sales performance for both the Canadian and U.S. systems.

Popeyes' parent company raises FY guidance

November 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2.

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich

November 7, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…

Krispy Kreme expands Philippine footprint

November 7, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the Philippines, The Real American Doughnut Company Inc., under…

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

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.