Heartland Payment Systems launches SmartLink for restaurants

May 8, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems has launched its SmartLink for Restaurants, a managed network service that provides secure, high-speed transport of card transaction…

Tim Hortons commits to cage-free suppliers

May 7, 2012

Tim Hortons today called upon the pork industry and its suppliers to eliminate gestation stalls for sows and to develop clear plans and timelines by the end of…

Chick-fil-A joins Kids LiveWell program

May 7, 2012

The National Restaurant Association today is announcing that the number of restaurant companies participating in its Kids LiveWell program has more than…

Clinton applauds NRA for kids nutrition initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During NRA Show keynote address, former president says collaboration is the key to the future.

How many people does it take to process a credit card?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

I know this sounds like the old joke about a light bulb or a chicken crossing the road, but the way some restaurants operate, the joke is on them.  There are…

Baskin-Robbins announces major UK expansion plan

May 4, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has announced plans to greatly expand the brand's presence in the United Kingdom. The firm is looking to nearly double its footprint in the UK…

Yum! Brands to present at two conferences

May 4, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that it will present at Baird's 2012 Growth Stock Conference on May 8 in Chicago at approximately 1:25 p.m. Central time.

Quiznos recognizes top franchisees

May 4, 2012

Quiznos announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its recent franchise convention in Las Vegas. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety…

Dunkin' Donuts MIB3 partnership includes mobile, Twitter promos

May 4, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Sony Pictures to launch a multifaceted promotion ahead of the Men In Black 3 movie release. The campaign includes a new…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries deploys Micros POS

May 4, 2012

Micros Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and…

Commentary: Horchata is the next chai in the global beverage platform

The rapidly growing Hispanic demographic will have a big influence on global beverage platforms that include ethnically diverse flavor profiles.

Burger King offers promotional price for Crispy Chicken Strips

May 3, 2012

Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering guests the chance to try the new Crispy Chicken Strips at a special promotional price May 5 and 6. For those…

Rita's Italian Ice awards master licensee for India

May 3, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has signed a master licensee development agreement with South Asian Food & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. to expand the brand in India. The…

Doc Popcorn debuts in Arkansas

May 3, 2012

Doc Popcorn has made its debut in Arkansas with a newly opened unit in the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro. The location is operated by franchisee Adam…

Sarku Japan continues to grow footprint

May 3, 2012

Sarku Japan continues the national expansion of its new free-standing concept, Teriyaki and Sushi Express, with the grand opening of a third New Jersey…

Baskin-Robbins plans South Florida expansion

May 3, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is searching for franchisees to help expand the brand throughout the South Florida market.

McDonald's testing location-based mobile ads

May 3, 2012

McDonald's is testing mobile ads aimed at local audiences through Cox Digital Solutions' new mobile division – CDS Mobile.

Dunkin' Donuts launches Mother's Day promotions

May 3, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts launched a special "Mom's Heart" Twitter Sweepstakes earlier this week, offering the chance to win a matching Keurig brewer and Dunkin' Donuts…

Arby's implements business analyst software

May 3, 2012

Atlanta-based Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has licensed Esri Business Analyst software and business data to help with corporate decision making.

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Researchers have found no consistent relationship between participants' driving distance to QSR joints and their weight over a 30-year span