Restaurant leaders to reveal how they increased traffic, sales via technology

C-level executives from more than 30 brands, including Papa John's, Chick-Fil-A, CKE, Dippin' Dots, Captain D's and Mongolian Concepts, will share stories and…

Starbucks franchisee’s tips on going 'off-brand' + why QSRs should go ‘clockless’

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In this week's edition of the QSRweb podcast, food trends forecaster Suzy Badarraco tells QSRs why "clockless eating" can drive more sales, while Starbucks…

5 expert tips to success in QSR franchise deals

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

Any significant type of QSR franchise deal can be a pivotal moment for all involved, so take time now to ensure you're well-armed with the right expertise and…

Church's, Texas Chicken CEO relays value of bringing a 'franchisee's grit' to top job

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

On this podcast, the head of the non-profit Whole Grains Council shows QSR operators how to incorporate the ever-widening array of whole and ancient grains…

Taco Bell COO gives firsthand account of rising through the QSR ranks

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

What's it take to climb from the bottom of the corporate "food chain" at a large QSR to the C-suite? Determination? Luck? Support? According to Taco Bell COO…

Largest Burger King franchisee to pay $238M for Cambridge Franchise Holdings

February 20, 2019

The nation's largest Burger King franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., will acquire 166 Burger King and 55 Popeyes restaurants from Cambridge Franchise…

Dippin' Dots exec gives out the scoop on 'Ice Cream of the Future's' future

In this week's podcast, Dippin' Dots gives listeners an inside look at how the brand uses the power of diversification to further sales and market reach, while…

Yum Brands to focus on delivery, new technology and growth

February 8, 2019

Yum Brands reported significant progress on its efforts to transform the fast-food chain for the shared economy during the fourth-quarter, as it forged ahead…

City Capital Ventures Acquires Canadian Burger King and Pizza Hut Franchisee Redberry Group

February 8, 2019

City Capital Ventures, LLC, a private investment partnership based in Chicago, Illinois, has acquired Toronto-based Redberry Group, one of the largest…

Schlotzsky's signs 10-unit deal with Dairy Queen franchisees

February 6, 2019

Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery, a unit of Focus Brands, has signed a deal with Dairy Queen franchisees to open up to 10 units in rural areas across Arkansas, Texas…

Del Taco open in Goodyear, Arizona

February 5, 2019

Del Taco has opened a store on North Pebble Creek Parkway in Goodyear, Ariizona, following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 30, a news…

Taco Bell HQ stays in Irvine, 'Numero Uno' store safe

February 1, 2019

Taco Bell said its Irvine headquarter, and its first store that was moved there Nov. 19, are both staying put. The 53-year-old Downey, California original…

Taco Bell tolls for 1st time in Thailand

January 31, 2019

Taco Bell has extended its Asian market reach this month with its initial location in Thailand. The store is located in Bangkok at Mercuryville (Chidlom…

Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…

McDonald's franchisee 'wall problem'

January 25, 2019

McDonald's franchisees are letting the chain's leaders know in no uncertain terms that the inclusion of a kitchen wall in remodeling plans for their units is…

Stoner's opens prototype store in Columbia, South Carolina

January 24, 2019

QSR pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, opened a corporate-owned location this week, which was built under the chain's new prototype design that will be used…

Attention new brands: Make Perfect Pitch nominations by June 14 or miss the chance of a lifetime

New brands have until June 14 to apply for a chance to win a spot on stage in the popular Perfect Pitch restaurant standoff at the Fast Casual Executive Summit…

Krystal said last year's store raze-and-redesigns 'raised' the whole brand to new heights

January 22, 2019

Krystal's leadership said that brand is seeing solid results from its revitalization initiatives, including last year's start of effforts to raze and…

Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…

McDonald's loses a Big (Mac) one in the EU

January 16, 2019

McDonald's said it will appeal a European Union case ruling this week against its trademark use of the Big Mac, which includes the famous "two all-beef…