I Love Velvet intros restaurant solution

February 6, 2012

I Love Velvet, a hardware and software provider for the point of sale, announced its first product for the hospitality industry in the U.S. The first…

Whataburger adds chicken fajita taco to permanent menu

February 6, 2012

Whataburger has launched a Chicken Fajita Taco, the newest permanent addition to the chain's menu.

Sonic names new chief marketing officer

February 6, 2012

Sonic Corp. has named James O'Reilly as its senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

Tips on how to use Facebook as a business promotion tool

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Owner of ice cream shop discusses how to boost rankings and customer interaction.

The top five food trends according to a culinarian

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wendy’s Investor Day, the chain’s product chief outlined what he is seeing from consumers.

Taco Bell responds to salmonella outbreak

February 3, 2012

After being identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the source of a 10-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, Taco Bell has…

Nathan's Famous profits, revenues climb

February 3, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year that ended Dec. 25, 2011, including a net income of $1.2 million, or 2…

Fro.zen.yo announces expansion agreement

February 3, 2012

Fro.zen.yo announced that a franchise agreement has been reached to develop additional stores in Northern Virginia.

Teriyaki Madness launches new prototype in expansion bid

February 2, 2012

Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Las Vegas-based Teriyaki Madness plans to expand into Southwest U.S. markets.

QSRs embracing Super Bowl marketing juggernaut

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sales of chicken wings expected to surpass pizza for the game.

Taco Bell identified as source in 10-state salmonella outbreak

February 2, 2012

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that affected consumers in 10 states has been linked to Taco Bell.

Nestle Toll House Café introduces capital improvement program

February 2, 2012

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has introduced two new franchisor funding programs as part of its expansion plan.

Jack in the Box launches new BLT cheeseburger

February 1, 2012

Jack in the Box has launched a new BLT cheeseburger today for a limited time.

NRA: Consumers want local sourcing and healthy menu choices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts modest sales and employment growth.

Dunkin' Donuts introduces four bakery sandwiches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 1, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has expanded its all-day menu options with the introduction of four new bakery sandwiches. All four are served oven-toasted and made-to-order on…

Wendy's Kids' Meals to include activity kits

February 1, 2012

From Feb. 13 through March 18, every Wendy's Kids' Meal will include a Creativity for Kids activity kit created exclusively for the restaurant chain.

Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins raise $102K for Feeding America

February 1, 2012

The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF) announced a grant of $102,000 to Feeding America, a domestic hunger-relief organization.

KFC UK franchisee deploys Kitchen Brains management system

February 1, 2012

Stratford, Conn.-based Kitchen Brains has deployed its restaurant management system throughout all of QFM's 28 KFC restaurants in the United Kingdom. QFM is…

Former Wendy's International president named chairman of Sbarro

February 1, 2012

The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective…

As serious as a heart attack

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

It's a good idea to designate a senior member of the waitstaff or a manager to be the point person when dealing with diners with allergy concerns.