From Chick-fil-A to Mongolian stir-fry: Rethinking the remodel for limited-service franchises

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When introducing a remodel, franchise organizations need to have a plan that includes soliciting input from franchisees as well as keeping employees informed…

Nathan's Famous hires Subway exec as SVP

May 16, 2019

Nathan's Famous has hired former Subway Vice President/North America James Walker as the brand's senior vice president/restaurants. At Subway, Walker oversaw…

RBI to nearly double units over next 10 years

May 15, 2019

Restaurant Brands International Inc. told attendees at its investor day Tuesday that it will grow its Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes brands to more than…

Wendy's names U.S, international presidents

May 9, 2019

Wendy's has elevated its executive vice president and chief concept and marketing officer, Kurt Kane, to president of the chain's U.S. market and chief…

Dunkin' opening at least 200 units per year over next 3 years

May 8, 2019

In an effort to meets its goal of adding 200 to 250 restaurants each year over the next three years in the U.S., Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has signed…

Cruddy Q1 California weather, late Lent drag down Del Taco quarterly results

May 7, 2019

Del Taco, featured on this week's QSRweb podcast, said its Q1 2019 financials suffered from inclement California weather and a later-than-usual Lenten season…

Roy Rogers: 'Location intelligence tech key to aggressive growth'

May 6, 2019

The old West might be the theme of Roy Rogers but it's going decidedly future-tech in its plans to help grow the chain in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S.

Nation's 5th biggest restaurant operator shifts payroll, other key functions to cloud

May 1, 2019

The world's biggest Pizza Hut and Wendy's franchisee, NPC International, is rolling out a new digital multi-function payroll and HR management program that…

Carrols completes acquisition of 165 Burger King, 55 Popeyes units

May 1, 2019

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc — the largest franchise of Restaurant Brands International Inc, which owns Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons — just got a…

What difference do women make in QSR leadership anyway? KFC, Subway detail the brand-boosting benefits

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

Granted, there is a lot of news about the absolute need for women in both leadership and the rank and file of the QSR industry. But why? What difference does…

McDonald's: 'Value meals, bacon deals, redesign contribute to Q1 sales lift'

May 1, 2019

McDonald's said Tuesday that its 2019 Q1 comp sales increased 5.4% due in part to bacon-centered and value offerings, along with store improvements, a release…

Webinar to reveal how restructuring franchise operations can lead to growth

April 30, 2019

Circle May 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern on your calendars now to make what could be marked improvements in the way your limited-service brand franchises scale from…

A&W opens in Singapore after 16-year absence

April 30, 2019

A&W has opened its first Singapore store in 16 years, with plans for 45 openings this year in the U.S. and abroad. The newest location opened April 17 in…

Slutty Vegan creator Pinky Cole on brand's soaring popularity as it pushes the plusses of healthy eating

With an Impossible Burger base for its massively "Instagrammed" sloppy burgers, Slutty Vegan has risen  from a largely unknown solo food truck, to hugely…

The next franchise purchase -- what to know before you go

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

The leap from owning one franchise to two or even more can be just as daunting as that initial purchase. But by taking a defined, strategic approach to…

Yoshinoya opens Bakersfield, California store as part of 'aggressive' expansion

April 17, 2019

Yoshinoya America has opened a Bakersfield, California store, bringing the 121-year-old QSR brand's worldwide store count to more than 2,000, with its most…

Dine-in … delivery … drive-thru? Rave Restaurant Group president talks fulfilling diners' druthers today

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

Pizza customers are a finicky bunch, with some seeking a nice dine-in experience, others insisting on delivered pies and still more who want to pick up their…

White Castle plants a flag in Super Craver Alice Cooper's home turf

April 11, 2019

The privately owned White Castle chain has planted a shovel in Arizona. The state's first White Castle will open on East Via de Ventura in the Salt River…

Yoshinoya bringing 'something old, something new' to San Diego

April 11, 2019

The 121-year-old Japanese QSR, Yoshinoya, has opened the first of three planned San Diego-area restaurants this year in City Heights in Greater San Diego. The…

Saladworks CEO talks about growing 'green' eating from college campuses to Kuwait

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

At age 30-plus, Saladworks is having a bit of a growth spurt, fueled by increasing interest in greener eating. In this podcast, President and CEO Patrick…