Del Taco completes $215M debt refinance

April 1, 2013

Del Taco Holdings Inc. announced the completion of a debt refinance transaction worth $215 million.

Dunkin' Donuts expands Northern Utah footprint

April 1, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts LLC for seven new restaurants…

KFC UK outlines ambitious growth, remodeling plans

April 1, 2013

KFC is planning on opening more than 40 new restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, a move that would create about 1,600 new jobs, according…

Cintas' Battle of the Bowls restroom competition is back

April 1, 2013

Cintas Corporation is now accepting nominations for its annual America’s Best Restroom Contest, where the “Top 10 places to go—when you’ve got to go” are…

Why mid-size and emerging chains should consider group purchasing to cut costs

Being a member of a GMO can help restaurants remain profitable in the face of surging commodity costs.

Report shines unfavorable light on QSR kids' meals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The percent of kids' meals that meet expert nutrition standards has increased from 1 to 3 percent since 2008.

Doritos Locos Tacos is Operator Innovations Awards finalist

March 29, 2013

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco, introduced nationwide in March 2012, quickly became the chain's biggest product launch ever. The product has earned Taco Bell a…

NRA: RPI falls below 100, but operators 'remain optimistic about sales growth'

March 29, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped…

Huey Magoo's debuts express model

March 28, 2013

Former Wendy's president selected to lead Sbarro

March 28, 2013

Sbarro announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of CEO. He replaces Jim Greco, who resigned from the…

Dairy Queen jumps on value meal bandwagon

March 28, 2013

Dairy Queen is the latest quick-service chain to introduce a value meal to help consumers as they grapple with high gas prices, an increase in the payroll tax…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

SONIC selects new PR agency

March 28, 2013

Sonic Corp. today announced the selection of Cohn & Wolfe as its new public relations agency of record.

Canadian QSR group deploys MICROS solutions

March 28, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the implementation of its…

Checkers' development veteran joins Captain D's team

March 28, 2013

Captain D's has named Michael Arrowsmith as its new chief development officer. Arrowsmith previously served as senior vice president of Development at Checkers…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.

Sonic chief credits daypart promotions, media efficiency for positive sales

March 27, 2013

Sonic released its second fiscal quarter results earlier this week, which included a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent (without the…

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Burger King franchisee acquires six Taco Bell units

March 27, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.3 million to Ghai Management Services, a Burger King franchisee. The funding was used for the acquisition…