Cole Real Estate Investments purchases 21 Wendy's properties

October 28, 2013

CIT Group Inc., a provider of financing and advisory services to small businesses and middle market companies, announced that it provided a senior secured term…

Checkers ditches the drive-thru for Walmart presence

October 25, 2013

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. is expanding its presence across the country through a new signing with Twin Towers Trading Site Management. The burger…

Burger King plans entry into India

October 25, 2013

Reports have surfaced about Burger King's planned entry into India, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. A story in the India Times said the brand…

McDonald's dropping Heinz after hiring of former Burger King exec

October 25, 2013

The competition is getting too close for comfort for McDonald's to continue supplying its condiments from Pittsburgh-based Heinz Co. The Post-Gazette reported…

Equipment launch creates fro-yo opportunity for c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

C-store operators are upping their foodservice offerings, and fro-yo has high margins and minimal maintenance.

DelaGet launches mobile restaurant management solution

October 24, 2013

DelaGet, a restaurant software and financial services company based in Golden Valley, Minn., has launched the COACH platform. The new product was created to…

Revention ranked among best places to work in Houston

October 24, 2013

Revention Inc. has been chosen as one of Houston Business Journal's Best Places to Work.

Restaurants expected to post 3.2% job growth in 2013

October 23, 2013

The restaurant industry is expected to finish 2013 with a job growth rate of 3.2 percent. This is according to new analysis from the National Restaurant…

Sonic turns in 5.9% same-store sales growth

October 22, 2013

Sonic Corp.'s fourth quarter results, announced Monday, include a same-store sales increase of 5.9 percent systemwide. Franchised locations were up 6 percent…

Long John Silver's names new VP of planning and performance

October 22, 2013

Long John Silver's has named Brian Scantland as vice president, Planning and Performance Improvement. Scantland will report to CEO Mike Kern.

CEO Roundtable: The success of your brand depends on your people

Oversaturation of concepts poses a threat from real estate to market share. 

Rita's, Philly Pretzel Factory open first co-branded unit

October 22, 2013

Philadelphia-based Philly Pretzel Factory and Rita's Italian Ice have announced their first co-branded outlet at Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Pa. There will…

Yum! Brands plans $10B investment in emerging markets

October 22, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced the opening of its 40,000th restaurant, a flagship KFC store in Goa, India. The company expects to have $1 billion in system sales in…

McDonald's Mighty Wings off slightly on price, flavor profile

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology is going to be a big part of McDonald's future, particularly digital engagement with consumers.

Quiznos plans 70 restaurants in the Middle East

October 21, 2013

Following its recent expansion into Mexico and Russia, Quiznos has turned its attention on the United Arab Emirates through an agreement with new franchisee…

Carl's Jr. adds delivery in Thailand market

October 21, 2013

Carl's Jr. Thailand has teamed up with foodpanda, an online food delivery service. The new collaboration started with all restaurants in Bangkok before…

7 ways to improve employee work ethic

Eric Chester delivered a keynote on reviving work ethic at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Food Court Wars returning with focus on local offerings

October 18, 2013

Rouse Properties Inc., a national owner and operator of regional enclosed malls, announced its partnership with One Potato Two Potato, a joint venture…

Franchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens

October 17, 2013

The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop extends breakfast daypart

October 17, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake is now serving select breakfast products every day until 5 p.m. at participating U.S. restaurants.