El Pollo Loco plans full debt repayment

April 6, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. announced today that it intends to pay in full the Mandatory Principal Redemption Amount of its 14.5 percent Senior Discount Notes due on…

Mark Wahlberg returns to help Taco Bell graduation program

April 6, 2011

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens will hold its Graduate To Go fundraiser through April 21 at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide.

Good Times sales up from 2010, new AOR tapped

April 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its eighth consecutive month of same-store sales increases with March sales up 8.6 percent from the prior…

Bunny cake hops into Cold Stone Creamery Canada for spring

April 5, 2011

The Tim Hortons Originals Bunny Cake, which debuted in the 1980s, has returned to all Tim Hortons/Cold Stone Creamery cobranded restaurants in Canada for a…

Middle East Subways launch Lighten Up campaign

April 5, 2011

Subway restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have rolled out its second regional drive for 2011 with…

Kids’ meal ban considered in New York City

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2011

For a handful of Big Apple representatives, it doesn't matter that some quick-service chains offer apple slices in lieu of french fries as a kids' meal side…

Subway teams up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas

April 4, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has partnered up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas for a new contest that offers viewers nationwide the chance to win a backstage role…

Taco Bell Canada jumps on board with beef defense

April 4, 2011

From April 7-13, Taco Bell Canada will offer free tacos at every location across the country. The chain is offering the promotion to celebrate the quality of…

Dunkin’ Donuts launches first-ever loyalty program

April 4, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever national loyalty rewards program. The DD Perks program is now offering "Dunkin' Dollars" reward coupons for…

McDonald’s plans to hire 50K employees in one day

April 3, 2011

In one fell swoop, McDonald's hopes to reimage the notorious "McJob" into a career path with plenty of potential. The company and its vast franchise system…

McDonald’s extends call for Men of McCafe

March 31, 2011

McDonald's has extended its national search for men who make a difference. The entry deadline is now April 15.

Subway’s DeLuca to keynote CFA event

March 30, 2011

Fred DeLuca, president and co-founder of Subway Restaurants, is one of several franchisors who will deliver a keynote presentation at the 20th annual Canadian…

DQ names AOR, sells 52 units to franchisee

March 30, 2011

American Dairy Queen Corp. has selected Chicago-based Spark Communications, part of Starcom MediaVest Group, as its Media Agency of Record after a competitive…

Subway hits 200-unit milestone in India, aims for 300 more by '15

March 29, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain opened its 200th store in India this week in Ahmedabad.

Harris Interactive: Non-burger joints gaining ground

March 29, 2011

The quick-service world has always been burger territory, but that dynamic may be shifting a bit. A new 2011 Harris Interactive EquiTrend study found that…

Eat24Hours.com launches mobile platform

March 29, 2011

Eat24Hours.com, a website that features food delivery options in more than 400 cities, has launched a mobile platform that makes it easier for customers to…

Tasti D-Lite launches Healthy Habit campaign

March 28, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has launched its Tasti Healthy Habit search, a year-long, nationwide contest to find people whose healthy habits – including eating Tasti D-Lite …

Wienerschnitzel fans ‘Cash in on a Corn Dog’

March 27, 2011

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Wienerschnitzel is running its second annual “Cash in on a Corn Dog” sweepstakes, featuring $50,000 in cash prizes…

Burger King revamps its chicken tenders

March 27, 2011

Burger King Corp. has rolled out its revamped chicken tenders to restaurants nationwide, featuring an all new seasoning and shape.

KFC opens first Zambia unit, brings Double Down to Australia

March 27, 2011

KFC opened its first unit in Zambia last week. The restaurant is located in Lusaka and the opening was marked by First Lady Thandiwe Banda.