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.

Military service members invited to culinary forum

November 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation will host 30 award-winning military service members at a week-long education program at The Culinary…

Domino's founder expands military-themed burger concept to Tennessee

November 15, 2013

Gyrene Burger, a military-themed restaurant from Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza, has opened in Knoxville, Tenn.

McDonald's rolls out revamped Dollar Menu, tests burger customization process

November 15, 2013

Following a sneak peak of changes to the Dollar Menu during McDonald's 3Q earnings call in October, the company has rolled out the revamped value offerings as…

McDonald's donating to Philippines disaster relief efforts

November 14, 2013

McDonald's Corporation will contribute to Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts with a donation of $300,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross…

Cousins helping refugees acclimate to community

November 14, 2013

The Cousins Subs Make it Better Foundation has awarded a grant to the Winnebago County Literacy Council in Oshkosh, Wis., to sponsor its "Healthy Eating in the…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

Dunkin' Donuts plans a dozen Memphis locations

November 13, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit development agreement with new franchise group, JP Foods LLC, to develop a dozen new restaurants throughout the Memphis…

Wendy's recognizes top suppliers and distributors

November 13, 2013

Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., the independent purchasing cooperative for restaurants owned by The Wendy's Company and its franchisees, recently honored 1…

Baskin-Robbins plans Los Angeles expansion

November 12, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has signed three store development agreements for the opening of four new shops in the greater Los Angeles area. Franchisee Binoy Kothari plans…