Krispy Kreme franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

May 18, 2011

Great Circle Family Foods LLC, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchisee, has selected DTT Surveillance for its surveillance and loss prevention services.

Yum! Brands moving away from BPA-laced receipt paper

May 16, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, announced that it will transition away from receipt paper that contains bisphenol A (BPA).

Carl’s Jr. and Hardees franchisee taps video provider

April 18, 2011

By the Rockies LCC, the second largest franchisee of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants with 100 locations, has selected Envysion Inc. as its exclusive video…

World’s largest McDonald’s franchisee sets IPO price

April 13, 2011

McDonald's largest franchisee in the world, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, announced today the pricing of its underwritten…

Commentary: Protect sensitive data by improving document management practices

As fraud-related incidents increase within the restaurant industry, secure practices limit risk and improve operational efficiencies.

Yum! Brands units remain closed in Japan

March 17, 2011

Of Yum! Brands’ 1,530 units in Japan, 150 remain closed after last week’s earthquake/tsunami.

Radiant Systems launches additional security services

March 8, 2011

Radiant Systems Inc. has launched Radiant Security Services, a new set of products and services designed to help restaurant and retail operators build a…

Excessive exposure results in sunburn, frostbite, violent robbery

Exposure to the elements for any length of time can lead to devastating consequences. Skin unprotected from the sun may result in serious sunburn.  With…

Hardee’s temporarily closes Egypt units

February 1, 2011

An Egyptian franchisee of Hardee’s restaurants has closed its 32 locations in the country after some were looted in the ongoing political protests over…

Dairy Queen simplifies PCI compliance

January 16, 2011

Dairy Queen Corporation has teamed up with SecureConnect to release new customized packages designed to address PCI requirements – and simplify the compliance…

Massachusetts restaurants prep for food allergy law

January 12, 2011

As of Feb. 1, all Massachusetts restaurants will be required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.

Subway testing gluten-free options

January 5, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain is currently testing two gluten-free menu items in the Dallas and Tyler, Texas markets. The trial options roll out Jan. 10.

Commentary: The Extended Hours Debate

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As Burger King executives decide to restrict late-night operations, here's a look at the issue from a loss prevention perspective.

Wendy’s franchisee gets a major boost

December 6, 2010

GE Capital’s Franchise Finance bank affiliate GE Capital Financial Inc. has provided $10.5 million to Wendy’s franchisee Legacy Restaurant Group LLC to help…

McDonald's Corp. asks for health care waiver

September 29, 2010

McDonald's is seeking ways to remedy what it calls an "economically prohibitive" situation with the new health care law by asking for a waiver from obtaining…

YUM! Brands' supply company renews agreement with DTT Surveillance

September 29, 2010

YUM! Brands restaurants will continue to be monitored by DTT Surveillance, a Los Angeles-based digital video surveillance company with a focus on the…

Food safety: Back to the basics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

So many chains have been the focal point of foodborne illness outbreaks. This summer seemed particularly chaotic, with salmonella cases traced to Taco Bell and…

Concordia Group and Avizent Risk partner up to offer risk solutions

August 16, 2010

Concordis Group, Inc., a financial holding company, and Avizent Risk announced a partnership to provide alternative risk solutions for restaurant franchisees…

Wendy's franchisee raises almost $60 million toward debt

August 12, 2010

A fundraising arm of DavCo Restaurants Inc., which owns Wendy's restaurants in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region, has raised $59.2 million in a debt and…

Salmonella victim sues Subway, workers tested

June 21, 2010

As the first lawsuit by a victim of a salmonella outbreak connected to numerous Subway stores in Illinois is filed, The Illinois Department of Health is…