Cupcakes boost Cold Stone Creamery sales

New product line leads to double-digit increase.

Burger King menu to get creative

New flexible broilers allow the chain to go beyond Whoppers into casual dining fare.

Will national menu labeling take hold?

Support grows for federal standards as more communities propose their own rules for calorie count postings. Still, its final format is far from certain.

Grandy's heats up its menu, sales

The homestyle chicken chain's venture into spicy menu items helps boost comps and kicks off its first round of limited-time offerings.

Popeyes finds practice makes perfect

The brands' New Orleans stores spend months preparing for Mardi Gras sales.

Finding the ROI in sustainable practices

Taking small steps can prove cost saving from the start.

Krystal moves forward in new markets

Company plans new stores, products in coming year.

NAPICS 2009 to serve operator tips

North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer info on staying profitable in tough times.

QSRs fight for shoppers' dollars

Food court brands step up efforts to maintain market share in light of reduced retail traffic.

The nature of sustainability

by Rebecca Barnes

Restaurateurs, consumers take holistic approach to what they serve and eat.

QSRWeb looks ahead for 2009

Value, better for you will continue to gain momentum.

QSRs explore catering

Subway leads efforts with large orders, party trays.

QSR stocks beating Dow

While stocks have taken a hit, the segment is faring better than the industry as a whole.

Service dogs and the restaurant industry

Proper treatment of those with service dogs can win customers, head off legal problems.

White Castle: Keeping it in the family

Regional brand finds success by maintaining tight control.

Biometrics: Changing the way QSRs log in?

Fingerprint readers improve security, offer more reporting functions.

QSRs caught in the crisis

Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.

QSRs serve up legislative concerns

Operators talk with QSRWeb about the industry's top election-year issues.

Building a better burger chain

Carl's Jr., Hardee's CEO shares insights into the brands' plans for the future.

Western Expo: Technology on tap

Trans-fat-free products, web-based POS solutions attract attention on the show floor.