Subway franchise group adds legal partnership

October 11, 2013

LegalShield and the North American Association of Subway Franchisees have teamed up to offer LegalShield's small business legal plan to Subway franchisees. The…

Founder's cross-country trip yields 12 new franchisees for French Fry Heaven

October 11, 2013

French Fry Heaven founder and CEO Scott Nelowet recently returned from a cross-country trip in one of his brand's food trucks, where his objective was meeting…

How to protect your restaurant from a fire

Poorly cleaned hoods and ducts account for 21 percent of all restaurant fires.

Taco John's introduces franchise incentive plan to spur growth

October 10, 2013

Taco John's is aiming to increase its footprint throughout the country and has introduced a new incentive plan to spur development. The "Let's Go" program…

McDonald's Germany names new CEO

October 10, 2013

McDonald's Corp. has a new CEO for its Germany system. The chain announced that Holger Beeck, 54, will take over the role at the end of November.

Popeyes' parent company adds Limited Brands' adviser to board

October 10, 2013

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today announced the appointment of Martyn R. Redgrave to its board of directors.

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Yum! Brands CEO: 'Humbled by this year's performance'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell franchisees gear for early 2014 breakfast rollout.

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.

3 tips for responding to Yelp reviews

Sending a private message is like sending a personal email and is best used to thank patrons for writing a positive review.

Good Times adds Buffalo Wild Wings exec to lead franchising

October 8, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has named Bill McClintock as vice president of Franchise Development for Bad Daddy's Franchise Development LLC.

Krispy Kreme debuts retail coffee offering

October 8, 2013

Krispy Kreme announced today that its packaged ground coffee is now available at select Sam' s Club locations throughout the Southeast.

Wendy's sells 24 restaurants to franchisee in Seattle market

October 8, 2013

The Wendy's Company has announced the sale of all 24 of its Seattle company-operated restaurants, along with two future locations, to Cedar Enterprises Inc., a…

Restaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership

October 8, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.

Bojangles' kicks off master biscuit maker competition

October 8, 2013

Since 1977, Bojangles' made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits have been the brand's signature breakfast item, with more than 2.7 billion served to date. This…

Dunkin' Donuts adds more California franchisees

October 7, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multistore development agreement with existing franchisees, Harry Patel and Parag Patel, to develop 18 new…

Despite floods, Good Times sales continue double-digital growth

October 7, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that same-store sales increased 18.2 percent for its fiscal fourth quarter, the 13th consecutive quarter of increases.

Dunkin' Donuts signs new Northern Colorado franchisees

October 4, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees, Doug Patterson and Cameron Stapleton, to develop three restaurants…

McDonald's creates chief digital officer position

October 4, 2013

McDonald's Corporation has named Atif Rafiq to its newly created global role of chief digital officer, effective Oct. 21. Rafiq, 40, comes to McDonald's from…