Mobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus

July 12, 2013

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…

Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

Captain D's signs new franchise development agreement

July 10, 2013

Bill Townsend, an existing Captain D's franchisee, has recently committed to adding four additional locations in Alabama and Tennessee.

Dunkin' adds digital business veteran to board, hits NYC milestone

July 10, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced the election of Carl Sparks to its board of directors, effective July…

White Castle testing delivery service

July 9, 2013

First Burger King, now White Castle? The Columbus, Ohio-based chain is reportedly weighing delivery service in its hometown market. According to the Columbus…

A peek at Dunkin' Donuts' new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company allows franchisees to select individual elements from four design options.

Online reviewers identify dirtiest areas in a restaurant

Cintas Corporation compiled website reviews to come up with commonly overlooked cleaning concerns and how to remedy those concerns. 

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

Taco John's adds two development execs to fuel 'dramatic' growth

July 3, 2013

With a new CEO on board and aggressive growth goals in place, Taco John's International has added two development specialists with a combined 44 years of QSR…

Whataburger condiments now available for sale online

July 3, 2013

Whataburger's signature condiments — Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup and Original Mustard — are now available online at Whataburger.com.

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

KFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?

July 2, 2013

In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…

Edible Arrangements launches to-go prototype for high-traffic venues

July 2, 2013

Edible Arrangements has launched new Edible To Go locations designed specifically for shopping malls and other high-traffic venues. The streamlined mall units…

Krispy Kreme marks Mexico milestone with new international café store design

July 2, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation today announced that its franchise partner, Taco Holding, S.A. de C.V, will open its 100th doughnut shop on Saturday. The…

Dippin' Dots brand enters Greek market

July 1, 2013

Dippin' Dots LLC has announced its expansion into Greece as part of the company's initiative to grow in Europe and Asia, among other international markets.

Dunkin' Donuts signs loyalty marketing partner ahead of program's rollout

July 1, 2013

Epsilon, an Alliance Data company, has signed an agreement with Dunkin' Donuts to provide the technology needed to fuel the brand's new DD Perks Program, a…

Restaurant groups applaud Senate immigration bill, call for stronger verification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Congress is expected to take up immigration reform in July.

Restaurant industry performance hits a 14-month high

June 28, 2013

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a 14-month high in May.