Tim Hortons CEO: U.S. market a priority for long-term growth

August 8, 2013

Tim Hortons Inc. announced its 2013 second quarter results today, which includes positive same-store sales growth in both its Canada and U.S. systems.

Nathan's Famous branded-product program on a roll

August 8, 2013

Nathan's Famous Inc. today reported results for the first quarter of its 2014 fiscal year that ended June 30.

Jack in the Box CEO announces retirement

August 8, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. today announced that Linda A. Lang will retire as the company's chairman of the board and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

McDonald's U.S. July sales lifted by breakfast, Monopoly

August 8, 2013

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.7 percent in July, led by a 1.6 percent increase in U.S. stores.

A&W partners with franchise management provider

August 8, 2013

A&W Restaurants Inc. has entered into a partnership with FranConnect, a provider of franchise management systems to improve its productivity and system…

Dunkin' Donuts plans expansion in Rochester, NY

August 8, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisee Luis Ribeiro for eight new restaurants in Rochester, N.Y.

KFC to nearly double Russian footprint

August 8, 2013

KFC is planning on nearly doubling its footprint in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by 2015. According to The Moscow Times, the company…

Sonic signs franchise agreement with Native American tribe

August 7, 2013

As part of Sonic Drive-In's strategy to develop new franchises in rural markets, the company has reached an agreement with the Wyandotte Nation, an…

PAR launches POS enhancements

August 7, 2013

PAR Technology Corporation has released the latest version of PAR EverServ PixelPoint V12 point-of-sale software. EverServ PixelPoint V12 includes more than 4…

Nat'l Food Service Security Council rebrands itself

August 6, 2013

The National Food Service Security Council announced today at its 34th Annual Conference that it has changed its name to the Restaurant Loss Prevention &…

SSP America names new general counsel

August 6, 2013

SSP America, which operates food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has named Jagpreet (Jag) Singh as general counsel and member of the…

Roundtable weighs in on restaurant ownership trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To find the right employees, restaurants should conduct three interviews by three different people and present a different set of questions from each.

Dunkin' Brands expanding throughout Southern Texas

August 5, 2013

Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Sizzling Donuts LLC, for 18 traditional…

Infographic: The High Cost of Internet Downtime for Retailers

This infographic highlights what's at stake when the Internet goes down in your stores and how to virtually eliminate the risk of downtime.

Bruster's taps franchisees to come up with new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The remodels are part of the brand's revitalization plan, developed to grow sales and attract new franchisees.

July marks Good Times' fourth month of double-digit sales growth

August 2, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its same-store sales increased 17.9 percent for the month of July, its fourth consecutive month of double digit…

Sonic debuts cold weather prototype with North Dakota entry

August 2, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has expanded into North Dakota — its 44th state — with the opening of a new drive-in in Minot.

Focus Brands gearing up for IPO

August 2, 2013

Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

Burger King opens 125 net new units in Q2

August 1, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Highlights included a global comp sales increase of 0.6 percent, a…