Report: Restaurant spending in Q1 increases

May 28, 2013

Visits to U.S. restaurants were stable in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the traffic gains encouraged by mild winter weather in the first quarter last…

Cousins Subs promotes marketing exec, names new CFO

May 28, 2013

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has hired Jason Westhoff as chief financial officer for the corporation and its 140-store franchise system.

Henny Penny names new corporate chef

May 27, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation has hired Benjamin Leingang to be the company's new corporate chef. Chef Leingang comes…

Restaurant brands pitch in for Oklahoma tornado relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains have been handing out food to victims and first responders, as well as directing their social fan base to relief organizations.

NRA Show '13: Energy-efficient equipment proves its ROI

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Time-saving, energy-saving and data-mining are the big equipment stars this year.

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt expands to Midwest

May 24, 2013

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the opening of its first Midwest location in Warsaw, Ind. Operated…

Henny Penny named KFC Equipment Supplier of the Year

May 24, 2013

Henny Penny Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of foodservice equipment, has been named Equipment Supplier of the Year for 2012 by KFC. This is the…

Attendee, exhibitor growth at this year's NRA Show

May 24, 2013

The 94th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 6th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB), recently held…

McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.

BK Delivery expands to Vegas, Sacramento

May 23, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. has expanded its delivery service to the Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif., markets. The BK Delivers program, which was first tested…

QSR worker protests spread to DC, shareholders' meetings

May 23, 2013

First New York, then Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Now Washington D.C.

Jack in the Box announces new SVP of Operations

May 23, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. announced the promotion of Elana M. "Lani" Hobson to senior vice president of Operations. Hobson, a 36-year veteran of the company, was…

Bruster's Real Ice Cream launches revitalization strategy

May 22, 2013

Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to reignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…

National Restaurant Association names Sysco as Kids LiveWell partner

May 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced that Sysco Corporation will serve as the sole distribution partner of the Kids LiveWell program, which was…

Arby's names new regional operations executive

May 22, 2013

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of John Bowie to senior vice president of Operations for the Northeast Region. He will report to…

From the NRA Show floor: Optimism and investment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile, digital signage solutions on trend as the technology pavilion continues to grow.

Sustainability program earns top Operator Innovations award

May 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Operator Innovations Awards, with Kennesaw State University being named as…

Church's hires Burger King veteran to head development

May 20, 2013

Church's Chicken President and CEO Jim Hyatt announced the appointment of Tony Moralejo as its chief development officer responsible for domestic and…

Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space

Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions.

McDonald's plans to accelerate China business

May 17, 2013

Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.