Yum! Brands announces winner in global hunger relief challenge

April 13, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has named the Wake Forest University School of Business as the winner of its "Taking People With You" Case Study Challenge to fight global…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Subway co-founder's book raising money for those in poverty

April 13, 2012

The business book written by Subway restaurant chain president and co-founder Fred DeLuca is now available as an e-book. Proceeds from the e-book are going to…

McDonald's testing Cheddar Bacon Onion burger, chicken sandwich

April 13, 2012

McDonald's is currently testing a Cheddar Bacon Onion Angus Burger and Cheddar Bacon Onion Premium Chicken Sandwich in South Florida markets.

Mobile purchasing app launched for restaurants, food trucks

April 13, 2012

Paperlinks, a QR marketing and mobile commerce provider, has launched PayDragon, a mobile ordering app for restaurants and food trucks.

Singapore Subway restaurants adopt mobile loyalty program

April 12, 2012

Subway Singapore has joined the Pointpal loyalty and rewards community. With the announcement, Subway customers can now use their mobile phone (Apple iOS or…

Jack in the Box sponsoring Charlotte racing series

April 12, 2012

Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway officials have announced that Jack in the Box has signed on as the entitlement sponsor of the grassroots racing series, the…

Good Times taps financial advisor for potential acquisitions

April 12, 2012

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. has entered into a financial advisory services agreement with Heathcote Capital LLC to strategize possible…

Florida students to be treated to McDonald's breakfast

April 12, 2012

For the third consecutive year, more than 800 McDonald's restaurants across Florida will provide a free breakfast to public school students on the first day of…

Taco Bell Doritos Locos launch boosts brand perception

April 12, 2012

Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Tacos appear to have lifted consumer perception of both brands, especially with regular patrons of Mexican restaurants, according…

NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists

April 11, 2012

An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…

Menu additions, media package boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Parent company takes advantage of media package with simultaneous product introductions.

Krispy Kreme president resigns after five months

April 11, 2012

Kenneth A. May, who was named president and chief operating officer of Krispy Kreme in November, has resigned citing personal reasons.

Advocacy group asks children's hospitals to remove McDonald's

April 11, 2012

McDonald's has weathered a nearly two-year storm of critics asking the chain to stop marketing its food to children, but it now appears there is another dark…

QSR International named top master franchisee for Quiznos

April 11, 2012

QSR International S.A. – Master Franchisee for the Quiznos Brand in Central and South America and the Caribbean – has been named International Master…

Former McDonald's, PepsiCo exec named to head Pollo Campero

April 11, 2012

CMI (Corporación Multi Inversiones) has named Tim Pulido as the new president and CEO of Campero USA Corp. and Pollo Campero International, effective this week.

Showing guests something extra ignites loyalty

Operators who take the time, once the basics are being flawlessly executed, to bring in elements of showcasing their food to their captive audience guests will…

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…

Subway plants flag in Romania

April 10, 2012

Subway Restaurants recently opened its first outlet in Romania under a franchise agreement with franchisee Cristian Stefanescu, and has plans to open an…

Krystal owner names new VP, principal

April 10, 2012

Argonne Capital Group LLC, the private investment firm that purchased the Krystal Company last month, has named Layton Grisette as a principal and Bill Weimar…