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…

Should McDonald's help solve the childhood obesity epidemic?

With its marketing prowess, the chain certainly has the ability to be a change agent. But does it need to?

Illinois salmonella outbreak impacts 80 victims, Subway apologizes

June 16, 2010

Subway is working to ensure its customers that the food in its restaurants is safe, even as the number of confirmed cases in a salmonella outbreak in Illinois…

Illinois salmonella outbreak impacts 80 victims, Subway apologizes

June 16, 2010

Subway is working to ensure its customers that the food in its restaurants is safe, even as the number of confirmed cases in a salmonella outbreak in Illinois…

Wendy's pulls kids' meal CD over adult lyrics

June 13, 2010

Wendy's has pulled one of four music CDs it has been offering in its kids meals. The four CDs were marked as safe for children age 3 and up, but the disco…

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Study finds insurance companies are major QSR investors

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April 15, 2010

The quick-service restaurant industry has been receiving a large share of the blame for the country's growing obesity epidemic. Recent studies have pointed out…

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 28, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.

Legislative outlook: QSRs and health care reform

Operators are keeping close tabs on the controversial legislation.

Webinar: Restaurant Crisis Management: How to Protect Yourself During a Foodborne Illness Incident

Publicity of an actual or alleged foodborne illness outbreak can be devastating to your restaurant’s revenue and reputation. While you may be insured for…

Handwashing: A Crucial Way to Prevent Foodborne Illness in a Restaurant

A foodborne illness outbreak can severely damage a restaurant's reputation and profits, and leave the restaurant owner liable for lawsuits. Handwashing is a…

Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services

Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave…