Yum! Brands plans expansion in Russia

February 11, 2013

Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…

Massive winter storm forces restaurant closures

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If power outages last through Valentine's Day, businesses will take an even bigger hit, as the holiday is a high-traffic occasion.

McDonald's U.S. January sales can't offset dismal global performance

February 8, 2013

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.9 percent in January. Performance by segment was as follows:

NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012

February 7, 2013

The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…

Restaurant Rescue: 4 tips for flipping a failing restaurant

If your establishment is struggling, despite a terrific location, exciting concept, appealing menu and outstanding quality of food and service, perhaps it’s…

TCBY CEO steps down

February 7, 2013

Tim Casey, CEO of Broomfield's Famous Brands International, has announced his resignation. Broomfield's Famous Brands includes TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies.

EMN8 named a 'most promising' company by Forbes

February 7, 2013

EMN8 Inc., a provider of transactional engagement platforms across mobile, online, kiosk and call center for the limited-service restaurant industry, has been…

KFC franchisee deploys catering, online ordering solution

February 7, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering and off-premise solutions for multiunit restaurant operators, has announced that KBP Foods, the…

Subway hones entrepreneurial skills through new virtual program

February 6, 2013

The concept is aimed at providing business lessons and possible opportunities to young would-be franchisees.

Growth in pork demand necessitates supply chain discipline

February 6, 2013

Rabobank has published a new research report on the global pork industry which states that as a result of continuing high feed costs, the key success factor…

Jersey Mike's Subs makes its Oregon debut

February 6, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs today opened its first restaurant in the state of Oregon -- its 33rd market -- in Portland. The new restaurant is located in Cascade…

Dunkin' Donuts targets New Orleans

February 6, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with two franchise groups to develop 11 new restaurants throughout New Orleans within the…

Yum! Brands: 'We underestimated China chicken supply investigation'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC's U.S. sales all finished the year on an upswing; Taco Bell will launch Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos in March.

Captain D's capturing 'significant share' from competitors

The brand's focus in 2013 will be on marketing, new menu items, new equipment and new menu boards.

Good Times reports sales boost from new breakfast daypart

February 5, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same store sales increased 10.2 percent for the month of January on top of January 2012's 8 percent increase and an…

That's amoré: Restaurants appease Valentine's diners with new products

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to Restaurant.com, three out of four survey respondents plan to celebrate the holiday at a restaurant this year.

Nathan's Famous Q3 impacted by Hurricane Sandy

February 4, 2013

Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for the third quarter of its 2013 fiscal year that ended Dec. 23, 2012. Details include:

Dunkin' Brands outlines new product launch process

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile marketing efforts will accelerate this year, as CEO Nigel Travis calls the platform a 'game-changer.'

Chick-fil-A's annual sales up 12 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 1, 2013

Despite a PR firestorm from president Dan Cathy's comments against gay marriage, Chick-fil-A experienced record sales in 2012.

McDonald's South Africa deploys IBM social business software

February 1, 2013

McDonald's South Africa has implemented IBM's social business software, converging social, mobile and cloud facilitating for its expansion into new markets…