Doritos Locos Tacos is Operator Innovations Awards finalist

March 29, 2013

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco, introduced nationwide in March 2012, quickly became the chain's biggest product launch ever. The product has earned Taco Bell a…

NRA: RPI falls below 100, but operators 'remain optimistic about sales growth'

March 29, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped…

Huey Magoo's debuts express model

March 28, 2013

Former Wendy's president selected to lead Sbarro

March 28, 2013

Sbarro announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of CEO. He replaces Jim Greco, who resigned from the…

Dairy Queen jumps on value meal bandwagon

March 28, 2013

Dairy Queen is the latest quick-service chain to introduce a value meal to help consumers as they grapple with high gas prices, an increase in the payroll tax…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

SONIC selects new PR agency

March 28, 2013

Sonic Corp. today announced the selection of Cohn & Wolfe as its new public relations agency of record.

Canadian QSR group deploys MICROS solutions

March 28, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the implementation of its…

Checkers' development veteran joins Captain D's team

March 28, 2013

Captain D's has named Michael Arrowsmith as its new chief development officer. Arrowsmith previously served as senior vice president of Development at Checkers…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.

Sonic chief credits daypart promotions, media efficiency for positive sales

March 27, 2013

Sonic released its second fiscal quarter results earlier this week, which included a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent (without the…

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Burger King franchisee acquires six Taco Bell units

March 27, 2013

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.3 million to Ghai Management Services, a Burger King franchisee. The funding was used for the acquisition…

Jersey Mike's donating all sales to charity today

March 27, 2013

Today marks Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" and restaurants across the country will donate 100 percent of sales to 86 local charities as part of the campaign.

Wendy's introduces artisan flatbread sandwich platform

March 26, 2013

The chain will roll out a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes national TV advertising, digital and social media activities, a print campaign…

Popeyes recognizes top franchisees

March 26, 2013

Popeyes recently held its annual International Franchisee Conference in San Diego, where Harry Stafford, partner of Broford Corp., was named the chain's…

Culver's names new director of menu development

March 25, 2013

Kim Letizia has been named as director of Menu Development and executive chef at Culver's.

Report: Restaurant deals no longer driving traffic

March 25, 2013

With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time…

Yum! Brands Inc. declares quarterly dividend

March 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. has declared a dividend of $0.335 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed May 3 to shareholders of record at the…