Report: Dining out will surpass at-home meals by 2018

June 19, 2012

A new report authored by Rabobank's global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group predicts that growth of spending on food away from home will…

Beverage platform success is about more than just sales

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Analyze the entire beverage platform, including the strengths and weaknesses of each item, not solely based on sales, but how it matched with the desires and…

Franchise lending up 6 percent year over year

June 18, 2012

Lending to franchise businesses saw a drop of about 0.5 percent from April to May, according to the monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International…

Burger King's China expansion deal is biggest in brand's history

June 18, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s recent development deal with the Kurdoglu family to open 1,000 restaurants in China throughout the next five to seven…

Burger King demographic beginning to shift?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new study shows that women's perception of the brand have been higher than men's nearly all year.

Restaurants serve up a path to success – Part 2

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Retaining your top talent will grow increasingly difficult as the economy continues to improve and the labor market tightens.

Subway offering vegan options in select markets

June 14, 2012

Subway was one of the first chains to test gluten-free offerings in the U.S., and now the QSR is testing vegan sandwiches in select markets.

Poll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook

June 14, 2012

While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…

Bojangles' franchisee opens 48th location

June 14, 2012

Tri-Arc Food Systems recently opened its 48th Bojangles restaurant in Cameron, N.C.

Burger King testing mobile payments

June 14, 2012

Burger King Corp. has announced the launch of its BK Mobile Crown Card pilot program with mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Mobile Inc.

Yogurtland rolling out Hello Kitty merchandise

June 14, 2012

Characters will be featured on Yogurtland's biodegradable spoons and four special cup designs will be released with all the characters showcased in a different…

Del Taco continues Texas expansion

June 14, 2012

Del Taco held a grand opening this week for its latest unit in Burleson, Texas.

Webinar to discuss efficiencies in hiring practices

June 13, 2012

FastCasual.com and Hot Schedules are hosting a joint webinar June 28 to discuss efficiencies in restaurant operators' hiring practices.

Employee hotline – Avoid passing in the no passing zone

Employee Hotlines encourage employees to report incidences when they observe unsafe conditions or inappropriate behavior, and promotes a culture of ethical…

New 'inventive' food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

New product research eventually evolved into a new mindset term called 'creative,' and companies hired research chefs to bridge the gap between research and…

Krispy Kreme signs another agreement to expand in India

June 13, 2012

About a month after making its debut in India, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Citymax Hotels Pvt.

Wendy's Frosty Weekend to support adoption foundation

June 13, 2012

From now through Father's Day, June 17, Wendy's will raise money for its sixth annual fundraiser for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Ronald McDonald House goes mobile in Canada

June 13, 2012

Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta and Mosaic Primary Care Network have announced a new community health program …

Taco Bell named top employer on Pinterest

June 13, 2012

Taco Bell has been recognized by SmartRecruiters.com for its career-centered Pinterest boards.

White Castle licenses menu analyzer solution

June 13, 2012

White Castle System Inc. has signed an agreement to license Applied Predictive Technologies' Test & Learn Management System and Menu Analyzer solutions.