Survey: Many customers want QSR delivery option

July 17, 2013

Restaurant DemandTracker has released its quarterly survey of 3,000 U.S. restaurant consumers — this time focusing on which QSRs would most likely benefit from…

McDonald's plans Vietnam entry

July 16, 2013

McDonald's has signed Henry Nguyen as a developmental licensee for the Vietnam market. Nguyen is a Vietnamese businessman and founder of Good Day Hospitality.

KFC veteran named CFO at El Pollo Loco

July 16, 2013

El Pollo Loco has named Larry Roberts as its chief financial officer. Roberts assumes his new role with nearly 30 years of experience, including more than 2…

Massachusetts Restaurant Association names new CEO

July 16, 2013

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) has named restaurant veteran Bob Luz as president and CEO. After 24 years, Peter Christie is retiring.

McDonald's budgeting tool faces criticism

July 16, 2013

McDonald's has teamed up with Visa to include its Practical Money Skills information online at practicalmoneyskills/com/mcdonalds. The website includes guides…

Del Taco's rebranding effort focuses on quality/value balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The initiative also includes two new menu platforms, an updated restaurant design and operational changes to enhance the guest experience.

Krispy Kreme approves $50M share repurchase

July 14, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company's common stock, effective immediately. The…

Burger King delivery program added to Salt Lake City

July 12, 2013

Burger King's BK Delivers' program continues is rapid expansion, as the service has been added to Salt Lake City this week.

NRA Educational Foundation given $950K donation boost

July 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has received $950,000 in donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Brinker International Inc.

Mobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus

July 12, 2013

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…

Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

Captain D's signs new franchise development agreement

July 10, 2013

Bill Townsend, an existing Captain D's franchisee, has recently committed to adding four additional locations in Alabama and Tennessee.

Dunkin' adds digital business veteran to board, hits NYC milestone

July 10, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced the election of Carl Sparks to its board of directors, effective July…

White Castle testing delivery service

July 9, 2013

First Burger King, now White Castle? The Columbus, Ohio-based chain is reportedly weighing delivery service in its hometown market. According to the Columbus…

A peek at Dunkin' Donuts' new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company allows franchisees to select individual elements from four design options.

Online reviewers identify dirtiest areas in a restaurant

Cintas Corporation compiled website reviews to come up with commonly overlooked cleaning concerns and how to remedy those concerns. 

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

Taco John's adds two development execs to fuel 'dramatic' growth

July 3, 2013

With a new CEO on board and aggressive growth goals in place, Taco John's International has added two development specialists with a combined 44 years of QSR…