Burger King opens 3,000th restaurant in Asia-Pacific

October 17, 2019

Burger King has opened its 3,000th Asia-Pacific store in Huatai Center in Shanghai, China this fall. The new restaurant, which is operated by a joint venture…

Burger King lands a Whopper in the Baltics

September 27, 2019

Burger King today said it will open restaurants in the Baltics, including stores in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.  The company said in a news release that the…

Teetering on brink of economic downturn: What QSRs should do now

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

If an economic downturn occurs, as so many believe will happen relatively soon, this checklist can help QSR leaders get their brands in the healthiest position…

Brain scans prove passion in pitch = interest in investors

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

Brain scans don't lie, and for the first time a study has used images taken of investors' brains during new business pitches to prove the passion of the pitch…

Subway India menu rolls in new wraps

June 20, 2019

Subway India has added loaded Signature Wraps with either multigrain or spinach tortillas as permanent menu items in the country. The wraps double the protein…

From tariffs to value wars: 'Black Swans' that make QSR leaders rethink supply chain costs

The term "black swan" is used to refer to a random, unexpected event that is hard to predict. It's safe to say that the QSR community experienced its fair…

Largest McDonald's franchisee names new CEO, COO

June 19, 2019

The world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee by sales and locations, Arcos Dorados based in Latin America and the Caribbean, said its board named…

Leading Canadian Burger King, Pizza Hut franchisee names CEO

June 19, 2019

Major Canadian Burger King and Pizza Hut franchisee, The Redberry Group, has named former Recipe Unlimited Corp. and Boston Pizza executive, Ken Otto, as its…

KFC UK debuts meatless 'chicken' burger June 17, still no meatless plans for US

June 14, 2019

In the United Kingdom, KFC is launching a meat-free version of its crispy "chicken" burger, as an LTO starting Monday, June 17, as confirmed by KFC U.S. CEO…

Tim Hortons moving in on Thai turf

June 6, 2019

Tim Hortons has signed an exclusive master franchise and development agreement to grow the brand in Thailand with WeEat Company, part of the Wattanavekin…

McDonald's customers can trade foreign currency for global-inspired menu

June 3, 2019

McDonald's is playing up its international offerings this summer by letting customers pay in any amount of foreign currency that they have on hand. The brand…

Popeyes to put down roots in Spain

May 31, 2019

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. is opening locations in Spain with a goal of becoming the country's market leader, according to a company press release from the…

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…

Quartet of global favorites featured on McDonald's menu in June

May 8, 2019

A quartet of global cultures, stretching from that "Land Down Under" to the "Great White North" of Canada is represented in four LTOs McDonald's is bringing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

US food preferences enter 'awkward adolescent' stage

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

The latest report on the foods U.S. diners want today shows consumers are feeling a little less than confident about the overall "state of things." As a…

Uber Eats 'takes off' inside Toronto airport

April 5, 2019

In part of a worldwide first pilot program, Toronto Pearson International Airport has partnered with Uber Eats and HMSHost to bring delivery from HMSHost…