Jack in the Box raises $23K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 30, 2012

The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual bowl-a-thon benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. Dubbed "Boo-la-thon 2012" the…

Burger King extends delivery service to Florida market

October 30, 2012

Burger King has been offering delivery services in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and New York markets since the beginning of the year.

Restaurant chains brace for Hurricane Sandy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Contingency plans put into place; franchisees told to heed local warnings.

Cousins Subs introduces pretzel bread

October 29, 2012

Cousins Subs is introducing two pretzel bread subs to its menu: the Twisted Ham & Cheddar and the Twisted Turkey & Roast Beef.

Study: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions

October 29, 2012

While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…

NRA expands political and state affairs department

October 29, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and…

7 must-have software tools for delivery restaurants

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

With the right delivery software in place, you'll be able to streamline orders, keep track of deliveries, and report on your success.

9 best practices for restaurant operators

by Christopher Hall — w, t

A foodservice expert delivers tips on how to maximize performance by taking care of the basics.

Dunkin' embraces 5 strategies to navigate tricky environment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's third quarter comp sales up across all four segments; guest and ticket counts rise.

McDonald's plans Canadian expansion, retail coffee launch

October 26, 2012

McDonald's plans to add 30 new restaurants in Canada by the end of this year, adding to its current footprint of about 1,400 units in the country.

2013 food trend predictions begin trickling in

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Look for fast casual rebranding, bread experimentation and more snacking.

Taco Cabana showcases new restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's 160 locations are expected to be remodeled by early 2014.

Bojangles' names franchise business consultant

October 25, 2012

Bojangles' has promoted Bob Burgoyne to franchise business consultant. In this role, he will oversee the work done for the company with its franchise groups in…

McDonald's signs agreement to keep All American Games in Chicago

October 25, 2012

The McDonald's All American Games will stay in Chicago through 2015. After the event set an attendance record in 2011 and carried that momentum into the 201…

Barfresh signs agreement with QSR for smoothie tests

October 25, 2012

Denver-based Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, announced it has entered into an agreement with an…

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Yogurtland makes its New York City debut

October 24, 2012

Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.

Ben & Jerry's joins list of 'socially responsible' businesses

October 24, 2012

Ben & Jerry's this week announced that it is the first wholly-owned subsidiary to become a Certified B Corp.

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Tim Hortons to go contactless by 2013

October 24, 2012

Tim Hortons' Canadian locations will offer a contactless payment option to its customers by the end of this year. According to Market News, the 3,000 outlets…