Popeyes cites 'superior' real estate focus as driver of new unit profit growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain outperformed the overall QSR category by 6 percentage points in Q3.

Tillster CEO: Restaurant industry in first phase of mobile payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The technology should have maximum utility for consumers, such as ordering and loyalty; payment alone isn't enough.

Jack in the Box kicks off annual Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday fundraiser

November 13, 2014

Jack in the Box restaurants today announced its annual holiday fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. For $1, plus tax, guests may purchase a…

Next up for QSR: Adaptive drive-thru digital menu boards

Given that almost two-thirds of sales come from drive-thru customers, this segment represents the single largest opportunity to improve revenues and…

Dreambox digital agency adds The Habit Burger to client list

November 12, 2014

Digital agency Dreambox Creations, led by founders Dan Bejmuk and Danielle Takata, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with several new restaurant clients.

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

Whataburger announces four promotions to support growth

November 12, 2014

Whataburger has announced several updates to the company's business structure effective Jan. 1, which include the shift of several team members' roles within…

Mobile payments: Where the consumers are going

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To approach mobile payments, make sure your guests want it, that you have the right infrastructure in place and that you have a plan for the data you can…

Caribou Coffee filling food pantry void for the holidays

November 11, 2014

With coffee being one of the most requested items at food banks, Caribou Coffee has launched a campaign to donate coffee to The Food Group for the holiday…

Yogurtland introduces holiday flavor lineup

November 11, 2014

Yogurtland kicks off its annual holiday flavor promotion today with eight flavors and two toppings, including new Cookie Butter frozen yogurt and Speculoos…

McDonald's recalls Happy Meal toy for choking risk

November 11, 2014

McDonald's has recalled about 2.3 million Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop whistles that were included in a Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal promotion in October…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's raise $1.1M for US military families

November 11, 2014

CKE Restaurants Holdings, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurant chains, today reported its annual Stars for Heroes in-store fundraising campaign…

Technomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants

November 10, 2014

Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.

Wendy's, Domino's top list of adoption-friendly workplaces

November 10, 2014

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced its eighth annual list of the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the food, beverage and restaurant industry.

McDonald's blames negative October US sales on competition

November 10, 2014

McDonald's continued its sales slide in October, this time across all of its global markets. Global comp sales were down 0.5 percent in October, with segments…

Subway to highlight stories about military employees

November 10, 2014

To mark Veterans Day, Subway will highlight stories about military veterans who are part of the restaurant chain's system. The stories will begin Nov. 11 and…

Baskin-Robbins offers franchising incentives for military vets

November 10, 2014

In celebration of Veterans Day, Baskin-Robbins is offering more than $25,000 in financial discounts for military veterans in the form of royalties and initial…

Wendy's plans to refine value messaging after 'challenging' Q3

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO admits to winning some share from a struggling McDonald's.

Krystal treating military veterans to breakfast

November 7, 2014

In honor of Veteran's Day, The Krystal Company is offering a free Krystal sausage biscuit to all active and retired military members on Nov. 11 from 6-10:3…

Seattle's Best launches month-long giveaway promo

November 7, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee has launched Doorbusters, a month-long giveaway promotion to celebrate the holiday season.