Chick-fil-A president's comments ignite Facebook firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2012

The latest reports showing Chick-fil-A's financial commitment to organizations that are considered anti-gay have ignited plenty of controversy and calls for a…

Credit Card Skimming – A business and customer nightmare

"Hey man; how do like your job at that fast food place?"

How food trucks started a retail revolution

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Citing the success of the food truck segment, numerous retailers have launched retail trucks, selling everything from shoes to flowers.

McDonald's declines Olympic tax break

July 18, 2012

London's Olympic Games sponsors headquartered outside of the United Kingdom are eligible for a tax exemption, but McDonald's has declined the benefit.

Taco Bell buzz falls flat with Cantina Bell menu

July 18, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos national launch in March helped give the chain the biggest improvement in consumer perception in the QSR category in the first half…

Burger King franchisee contracts facility maintenance provider

July 18, 2012

FM Facility Maintenance, a provider of integrated facilities solutions including facility service, intelligent energy and construction management, was awarded…

Submarina plans to open 100 locations in Houston area

July 18, 2012

Submarina California Subs recently moved its corporate headquarters to Houston and area developer Robert Pina plans to open 100 locations in the area…

Culver's franchisee enjoying benefits of digital menu boards

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Package includes new 'specials of the day' board and video loop.

Del Taco's Texas footprint continues to grow

July 17, 2012

Del Taco continues go grow throughout Texas, with plans to expand in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Odessa.

Dunkin' Donuts honors top operators

July 17, 2012

Eric May, his sister Heather Bower, and their father Jay May, have been named the 2011 Dunkin' Donuts Operators of the Year by parent company Dunkin' Brands…

McDonald's McCafe line now available in Korea

July 17, 2012

Three full years after the McDonald's U.S. introduction of the McCafe line, the chain is now bringing the popular beverage offerings to South Korea.

Quiznos hosts Colorado Fire Relief Day

July 17, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has designated today as Quiznos Colorado Fire Relief Day. Fifty percent of all sales netted today at participating locations in Colorado…

Subway may open in United Kingdom school

July 17, 2012

Subway is in talks to potentially open an outlet in a high school in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

Glass is half full hiring: it’s all about perspective

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Giving an applicant's previous experience a lot of weight in hiring decisions may seem like the prudent approach, but when it comes to finding a right-fit…

Philadelphia area McDonald's raising money for libraries

July 16, 2012

McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced the return of the Ronald McDonald Summer Library Tour. The objective is to raise money…

Hardee's plans to nearly triple Minneapolis presence

July 16, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced plans to develop new Hardee's restaurants throughout the Minneapolis area.

5 ways multiple HR systems can hurt your brand

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Webinar spotlights biggest obstacles, solutions to multiple-platform use.

Kids LiveWell membership passes 100 restaurant brands

July 13, 2012

As the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell marks its first anniversary this week, the program's membership has reached more than 100 participating…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans

July 13, 2012

Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.

Tim Hortons goes after lunch crowd with new Panini sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Tim Hortons has rolled out four new Panini sandwiches in select Canadian markets. The line includes turkey chipotle, Tuscan chicken, smoked ham and cheese, and…