Taco Bell Foundation's mentorship program expands

September 14, 2012

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens has expanded its "Graduate to Go Studios" mentorship program with the unveiling of a multimedia studio at the Boys &…

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off Alzheimer's Association campaign

September 14, 2012

For the fourth consecutive year, Dunkin' Donuts and the Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will partner for the "Purple with a…

Nielsen research, restaurant CEOs say ‘Mobile is it’

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Sports and politics are dissected endlessly in the media, but it's my hunch that Americans spend significantly more time talking about food. Big games happen…

NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

Dunkin' Brands announces promotions to support international growth

September 13, 2012

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the appointment of Chuck Jolley to vice president of international…

Tim Hortons joins VetFran Veterans Franchise Initiative

September 13, 2012

Tim Hortons announced it is now participating in the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Veterans Franchise Initiative (VetFran), which provides…

White Castle honoring longtime employees

September 13, 2012

This year, White Castle has added 75 new team members from nine states to its 25-Year Club class.

NRA seeking Kitchen Innovations Award candidates

September 13, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling on foodservice equipment manufacturers to apply for its 2013 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Selected by an…

Restaurant industry's summer of accidental politics coming to an end

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Every company big or small takes a risk by making a statement that even remotely resembles something political.

Report: Beverage-only occasions at restaurants on the rise

September 12, 2012

As consumers manage restaurant checks by cutting back on beverages and ordering food-only at main meals, restaurant chains are driving incremental…

Record number of restaurants join No Kid Hungry campaign

September 12, 2012

Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a week-long fundraiser to help end childhood hunger in the U.S., will be held at participating restaurants…

New business development exec named for McDonald's franchisees

September 12, 2012

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced that Connie Rowe has been appointed…

McDonald's adding calorie information, testing fruit and veggie options

The company also plans to test additional produce side options and grilled chicken choices for Happy Meals. 

Dunkin' Donuts grows campus footprint with 10 new locations

September 11, 2012

As the new school year gets underway at universities throughout the country, Dunkin' Donuts today announced that 10 new restaurants have opened or will open at…

Hurricane Isaac temporarily closed 100-plus Popeyes restaurants

September 11, 2012

Hurricane Isaac forced the temporary closure of 104 Popeyes restaurants for periods of approximately 1 to 5 days. All restaurants have since reopened.

McDonald's comp sales rebound in August

September 11, 2012

After a slight slip in global comp sales in July, McDonald's rebounded with a 3.7 percent increase in August.

Dairy Queen searching for new agency after 15 years

September 11, 2012

Dairy Queen is conducting a search for a new advertising agency. New York-based Grey Advertising has been the brand's creative agency for the past 15 years and…

Analyst: Wendy's experiencing weak demand for breakfast tests

September 11, 2012

As the breakfast daypart continues to experience staggering growth in the QSR segment, Wendy's may be having a hard time trying to garner its piece of the…

Church's Chicken honors franchisees for 60th anniversary

September 10, 2012

Church's Chicken recently held its bi-annual convention in Las Vegas with the largest attendance of domestic and international franchisees and suppliers in the…

Burger King surpasses McDonald's in UK customer satisfaction

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 10, 2012

A new report from the National Customer Satisfaction Index indicates that customer satisfaction with restaurants in the United Kingdom is on an upswing.