Study: Dallas is the busiest market for QSRs

June 28, 2012

In 2011, 34 percent of the population in Dallas patronized a quick-service restaurant 20 or more times a month, making it the No. 1 market for incidence of…

Jack in the Box president joins Big Brothers/Big Sisters board

June 27, 2012

Leonard "Lenny" Comma, president and chief operating officer of Jack in the Box Inc., has joined the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

KFC Colonel's Scholars introduces employee scholarship

June 27, 2012

KFC has announced an employee scholarship program for 2012. For the first time, the KFC Foundation will award 300 $1,500 scholarships to current employees. The…

McDonald's names Happy Meal Chefs contest winners

June 27, 2012

Sarah Ralston, 11, of New Albany, Ohio, and Elayna Saley, 8, of Salt Lake City, Utah, recently submitted winning stories about nutritious family mealtime to…

McDonald's previews technology features at Olympic restaurants

In anticipation of large crowds, the flagship McDonald's includes seating for 1,500, including 70 seats on a second floor balcony with a view of the Olympic…

Burger King hosting original chicken sandwich deal

June 26, 2012

This weekend, in celebration of the 4th of July, Burger King restaurants nationwide will offer all guests the BK Original Chicken Sandwich for $1.04 each. The…

White Castle rolls out three BBQ Sliders

June 26, 2012

White Castle is bringing back BBQ Sliders for a limited time only. From June 29 to Sept. 4, the BBQ Pulled Pork Slider will be offered, along with the new BBQ…

Report: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits

June 26, 2012

In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…

Toronto Krispy Kreme shop features new bakery items

June 26, 2012

A new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has opened in Toronto. Fans are invited to a grand opening celebration June 28 at 7 a.m., that will include sampling and…

Hardee's adds trio of chicken tender sandwiches

June 26, 2012

Hardee's has expanded its line-up of hand-breaded chicken tenders, with three new varieties of sandwiches. Now available at all Hardee's locations, the…

Customer service improvements lead to 8.5 percent sales gain at Captain D's

June 26, 2012

Captain D's rejuvenation efforts have continued through the second quarter of 2012. The 527-unit chain has reported an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase at…

Canadian court orders Dunkin' Donuts to pay $16.4M in franchisee suit

June 26, 2012

After a legal proceeding that lasted nine years, the Superior Court of Québec's Justice Daniel H. Tingley ordered Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs…

Commentary: McDonald's Skinner retiring with strong legacy in place

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO's list of accomplishments includes reimaged restaurants, McCafé launch.

Burger King Latin America launches Amazing Spider-Man promotions

June 25, 2012

Ahead of this summer's release of "The Amazing Spider-Man" movie, Burger King restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean will pick up collectible items…

McDonald's spices up Chicken McBites

June 25, 2012

McDonald's has turned up the heat with its new, limited-time Spicy Chicken McBites. The poppable pieces of white chicken breast include a balance of heat and…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's hosting Spider-Man costume promotion

June 25, 2012

Comic book legend Stan Lee created Spider-Man 50 years ago and now he's helping spread the word about the Spider-Man Eats Free promotion at Carl's Jr. and…

Popeyes teams up with Zatarain's for butterfly shrimp promo

June 22, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has partnered with another traditional New Orleans brand for the launch of its new Zatarain's…

McDonald’s reminds us that food photography is an art, and transparency is in

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Transparency is a big deal in the age of immediacy and social networking, and the company answered a tricky question with refreshing honesty.

Dairy Queen to plant flag in New York City

June 22, 2012

Dairy Queen's 6,200 units are located in 20 countries around the world, but the brand doesn't exist in New York City. That is soon set to change.

Layered daypart promotions boost Sonic's bottom line

June 21, 2012

Sonic Corp. has announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2012.