Quiznos hosts Colorado Fire Relief Day

July 17, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has designated today as Quiznos Colorado Fire Relief Day. Fifty percent of all sales netted today at participating locations in Colorado…

Subway may open in United Kingdom school

July 17, 2012

Subway is in talks to potentially open an outlet in a high school in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

Glass is half full hiring: it’s all about perspective

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Giving an applicant's previous experience a lot of weight in hiring decisions may seem like the prudent approach, but when it comes to finding a right-fit…

Philadelphia area McDonald's raising money for libraries

July 16, 2012

McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced the return of the Ronald McDonald Summer Library Tour. The objective is to raise money…

Hardee's plans to nearly triple Minneapolis presence

July 16, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced plans to develop new Hardee's restaurants throughout the Minneapolis area.

5 ways multiple HR systems can hurt your brand

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Webinar spotlights biggest obstacles, solutions to multiple-platform use.

Kids LiveWell membership passes 100 restaurant brands

July 13, 2012

As the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell marks its first anniversary this week, the program's membership has reached more than 100 participating…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans

July 13, 2012

Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.

Tim Hortons goes after lunch crowd with new Panini sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Tim Hortons has rolled out four new Panini sandwiches in select Canadian markets. The line includes turkey chipotle, Tuscan chicken, smoked ham and cheese, and…

Subway introduces three Angus sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Subway has launched three Angus Melt sandwiches in the Atlanta, Detroit and Nashville, Tenn., markets, as well as some Georgia markets.

McDonald's, Coca-Cola in the middle of Olympic tug-o-war

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Support for athletes outweighs negative perceptions.

Aspiring food truck operators to battle during Food Network show

July 12, 2012

Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is returning for its third season Aug. 19, with host Tyler Florence.

Ohio State signs Tim Hortons as official coffee sponsor

July 12, 2012

The Ohio State University has one of the largest fan bases in the country, and Tim Hortons is now in a position to gain plenty of exposure from that base as…

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Commentary: 'Worst' kids' meal study full of holes

Restaurants should offer consumers healthy options, but it is not the responsibility of the restaurant to force a parent to make those choices, either for…

The service sucked, but that new logo looks great

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.

Arby's announces major franchise deal

July 11, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the sale of 51 company-owned locations and extensive development rights for Dallas/Fort Worth to Guillermo…

Taco Bell gets creative with QR code to promote Cantina Bell menu

July 11, 2012

Taco Bell was an early adopter of QR coding within the quick-service segment, but now the chain is adding some creative flair to its mobile promotions.

Dunkin' Foundation awards more than $127K to nonprofit groups

July 11, 2012

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF), comprised of local franchise owners and Dunkin' Brands…

Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…