Yum! Brands declares quarterly dividend

November 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $750 million in additional shares of common stock and declared a dividend…

Senators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations

November 25, 2013

The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…

Pennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program

November 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…

People Report announces plans for workforce diversity study

November 22, 2013

People Report, providers of service-sector human capital and workforce analytics, has partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance to…

Wendy's names new chief operating officer

November 22, 2013

Wendy's has announced that John Peters, senior vice president of North America Operations, has formed a partnership with franchisee Rick Holland, and together…

Tim Hortons' employees compete for speed, accuracy, friendliness

November 22, 2013

Tim Hortons hones its employees' speed, order accuracy and friendliness skills through its annual Tim Cup challenge. During the recently held competition…

NRA Military Foundation names food service specialist of the year

November 21, 2013

Marine Corporal Daniel Russo will be recognized as the 2013 Food Service Specialist of the Year by the Major General Hill Awards Program taking place Thursday…

Yum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth

November 21, 2013

Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…

Subway launches second business simulation game

November 21, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have launched the second Subway Global Challenge, a business…

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon parent company names supply chain officer

November 21, 2013

Focus Brands Inc., parent company of Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's and McAlister's Deli, has named Barry Moullet as its…

Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.

NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Roark Capital adds Carl's Jr., Hardee's to portfolio with CKE acquisition

November 20, 2013

CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced Tuesday that an affiliate of Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement…

Burger King signs joint venture to plant flag in India

November 20, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Everstone Group, a private equity and real estate firm in India and South East Asia, announced the establishment of a joint…

Wendy's selling 54 restaurants to franchisee

November 20, 2013

The Wendy's Company announced plans to sell 54 restaurants, including one in development, in the Salt Lake City market to a subsidiary of NPC International…

Hands-on management needed as hourly workforce ages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To attract the top talent, you need to show them the career path, responsibility and a quality of life.

KFC Australia offering free Wi-Fi

November 19, 2013

KFC Australia is now offering free Wi-Fi in its units by partnering with Aruba Networks to drive in-store engagement and deliver highly tailored interactions…

Dunkin' Brands hires former CVS exec to lead marketing

November 18, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has named Carol Austin as the vice president of Marketing for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Canada. Austin replaces Dan Wheeler, who has…

Popeyes' president: The most successful brands focus on people development

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No matter how good a product tastes, if you don't have a good operations process, it's not going to work, exec says.

Speed of service a priority for McDonald's in 2014

The company will focus investments on operational efficiencies, training initiatives and restaurant remodels.