Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Culver's operators named Wisconsin Restaurateurs of the Year

March 20, 2012

Craig and Lea Culver, of Culver's Restaurants, have been named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon

March 19, 2012

Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…

Rita's debuts first ever national television commercial

March 19, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice will debut its first ever national television commercial Tuesday.

Spring deals, LTOs in full swing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs take advantage of St. Patrick's Day, Easter themes for new menu introductions.

Bojangles' sponsoring NASCAR Sprint Cup race

March 16, 2012

Bojangles' has signed on to be the title sponsor of South Carolina's only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The…

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

KFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India

March 16, 2012

KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…

Burger King beginning to see turnaround effects

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December was a strong month for the chain, buoyed by the launch of soft serve ice cream, new french fries and the BK Crown Program geared toward kids.

Baskin-Robbins eyeing California expansion

March 15, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is seeking franchisees in the San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., areas as it expands its footprint throughout the next several years.

Dunkin' Donuts testing fruit juice sparkler beverage line

March 15, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' fans in the Tampa, Fla., market are getting a sneak peak at a new trio of beverages that could potentially be rolled out nationwide.

TCBY plans 200-store Texas expansion

March 15, 2012

TCBY is expanding its footprint in Texas and is hosting a franchise event to celebrate the opening of its newest self-serve location.

Is your restaurant stuck in a monkey trap?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

From switching out the décor to updating technology, restaurateurs must take chances to keep their business fresh.

Arby's celebrates St. Patrick's Day as 'O'rb's,' offers Reuben BOGO

March 14, 2012

Arby's is going all out for St. Patrick's Day, temporarily changing its name to "O'rb's" in its online channels, and offering two classic Reuben sandwiches for…

McDonald's awards suppliers for sustainable practices

March 14, 2012

McDonald's has named its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners, which includes a list of 51 partners recognized for improving food sources, the…

Would YOU resist a robber?

The young manager knelt in front of the safe, a thousand thoughts cluttering his head. His fingers were nearly frozen with fear as he fumbled with the…

Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.