Taco Cabana showcases new restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's 160 locations are expected to be remodeled by early 2014.

Bojangles' names franchise business consultant

October 25, 2012

Bojangles' has promoted Bob Burgoyne to franchise business consultant. In this role, he will oversee the work done for the company with its franchise groups in…

McDonald's signs agreement to keep All American Games in Chicago

October 25, 2012

The McDonald's All American Games will stay in Chicago through 2015. After the event set an attendance record in 2011 and carried that momentum into the 201…

Barfresh signs agreement with QSR for smoothie tests

October 25, 2012

Denver-based Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, announced it has entered into an agreement with an…

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Yogurtland makes its New York City debut

October 24, 2012

Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.

Ben & Jerry's joins list of 'socially responsible' businesses

October 24, 2012

Ben & Jerry's this week announced that it is the first wholly-owned subsidiary to become a Certified B Corp.

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Tim Hortons to go contactless by 2013

October 24, 2012

Tim Hortons' Canadian locations will offer a contactless payment option to its customers by the end of this year. According to Market News, the 3,000 outlets…

Church's Chicken's franchise association re-elects president

October 24, 2012

Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA), an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the Church's Chicken system…

Bojangles' secures $200M for expansion efforts

October 24, 2012

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. announced a refinancing of its $200 million senior debt facility, which is expected to significantly lower its borrowing costs.

Burger King plans expansion in Colombia, Siberia

October 24, 2012

Burger King Worldwide today announced an exclusive restaurant development agreement with Fondo Escala Capital and Promotora to further develop brand in…

Former Arby's CEO becomes Burger King franchisee

October 23, 2012

Burger King Worldwide today announced the refranchising of 42 company-owned restaurants in the metro-Atlanta area to GPS Hospitality, which is operated by Tom…

Krystal marks 80th anniversary with 25-cent burgers

October 23, 2012

The Krystal Company will kick off its 80th anniversary Oct. 24 with parties at its 350 restaurants throughout the Southeast. On that day, from 11 a.m. to …

Technology, value emerge as McDonald's priorities in tight market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO discusses Q3's soft sales and customer service initiatives, including a greater focus on mobile initiatives.

Burger King launching digital gift card program

October 22, 2012

Giftango Corporation, a digital gift card provider, announced a partnership with Burger King Worldwide to launch the BK digital gift card program.

Subway plans 700 India units in five years

October 22, 2012

Subway, the largest restaurant chain in the world, is looking to expand its footprint in India with a goal of opening 150 new units there by the end of 2014.

Wendy's names new digital agency of record

October 19, 2012

Wendy's has named VML as its digital agency of record to help with the company's goal of "exploding in the digital space."

New research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics

October 19, 2012

Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…

NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…