Effective marketing on a shoestring budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.

Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?

March 5, 2013

While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.

Good Times Restaurants' debt repayment paves way for acquisition

March 5, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced it has paid off all of its term debt after the closing of its most recent sale leaseback transaction.

The top 13 risks to restaurant operations

By having the correct equipment, protocol and training in place, a restaurant will limit its risk and perhaps even reduce Workers' Compensation costs.

Burger King franchisee rolls out automated oil management solution

March 4, 2013

Strategic Restaurants, which owns 292 Burger King locations across the U.S., tested Restaurant Technologies Inc. oil management solution in its Florida…

Krispy Kreme planting flag in Taiwan market

March 4, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Huan Hsin Co. Ltd. for the development of 10 Krispy Kreme…

Wendy's finds value-premium balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is moving toward a consistent POS system as part of its reimaging program.

Cousins Subs expanding into Florida market

March 1, 2013

Cousins Subs will open its first restaurant in Florida later this year. The restaurant will be located in Orlando and operated by Venezuelan-born franchisee…

Subway co-founder predicts hitting 50,000 unit mark in four years

March 1, 2013

Subway, which currently has about 38,800 units worldwide, could very well hit the 50,000-unit mark by 2017. According to co-founder and president Fred DeLuca…

McDonald's sets sights on Chinese mountaintop

March 1, 2013

McDonald's plans to open a restaurant atop China's Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province. According to Xinhuanet, the outlet will open before…

Restaurant operators optimistic about the months ahead

March 1, 2013

Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands in Oregon market

March 1, 2013

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has opened its newest location, located in Gresham, Ore.'s Oregon Trail Shopping Center. This marks the third location in the…

Popeyes' CEO: Obamacare can be navigated with sales growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's Q4 and 2012 yield strong same-store sales domestically and internationally.

Restaurant sales devastated by winter storm

February 28, 2013

Boston and Connecticut restaurants were hit hard by this month's blizzard, called Nemo, that blew through the area during the weekend of Feb. 8-10.

Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' and Sonic earn high customer service scores

February 28, 2013

Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, the Temkin Experience Ratings released the top 12 companies for customer service. The survey included 246 companies…

Dunkin' Donuts targets Ohio market for continued growth

February 27, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Gilligan Oil Company LLC, for 13 new restaurants…

Startup to franchisor: Ice cream concept's success comes from constant branding

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Comfy Cow founders discuss how they branded, duplicated and expanded their premium ice cream concept during a slow economy.

Burger King's first Barbados unit averaging 800 Whopper sales a day

February 27, 2013

Burger King Corp. and its franchisee Restaurant Associates Ltd., announced today that the first Burger King restaurant in Barbados is averaging 800 Whoppers…

Quiznos' international franchisee marks 100th restaurant milestone

February 27, 2013

QSR International recently celebrated the opening of its 100th Quiznos restaurant, located in the new Paseo San Francisco Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador.

A&W Canada named a 'best managed company'

February 27, 2013

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has received recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 10th year in a row. By requalifying in the…