Dine Out for No Kid Hungry raises $2.4 million

April 4, 2012

Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry has announced that restaurants across the country and their customers raised nearly $2.4 million last year in…

Could be deadly, but essential for restaurant operations

If you have CO(2) fill ports or storage tanks in tight enclosed quarters, lower levels, or have older systems or systems that have not been inspected by…

McDonald's releases sustainability plans for London Olympics

April 4, 2012

McDonald's Corporation has announced its support of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games' (LOCOG's) objective to deliver the…

Dunkin' Donuts plans 8-state expansion

April 4, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to expand in communities throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee, and is…

Cousins Subs launches program to spark franchise growth

April 4, 2012

To spark franchise growth, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched a new Founder's Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees…

Del Taco sets expansion plans for Charleston, S.C.

April 4, 2012

California-based Del Taco has plans to open eight to 10 restaurants in the Charleston, S.C., market and is currently seeking franchise partners to expand its…

Burger King goes public again

April 4, 2012

Just after announcing the biggest menu overhaul in its history, Miami-based Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Justice…

5 ways mobile-based loyalty programs will grow your business

Mobile-based loyalty programs allow you to connect with your customers anytime through text messaging so you can send instant incentives, which can stimulate…

Three things you need to know about Facebook Timeline for brands

by Lisa DiVirgilio

The new layout allows brands to interact privately with customers and stay updated on page data.

McDonald's, KFC accused of misleading public in India

April 3, 2012

India's Centre for Science and Environment has slapped a "junk rating" on QSRs McDonald's and KFC, as well as PepsiCo, Nestle's Maggi and others for…

Tim Tebow to speak at Chick-fil-A Leadercast event

April 3, 2012

The 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast event, set for May 4 at the University of Texas at Austin, will feature 10 speakers known for their leadership skills…

Revel Systems teams up with Geek Squad on POS installs

April 2, 2012

Revel Systems, the maker of mobile point-of-sale systems that operate on Apple iPads or iPhones for restaurant and retail establishments, has announced that…

McDonald's UK partners with free WiFi provider

April 2, 2012

O2 has announced that it has secured a new five-year deal to provide the free wireless Internet available in McDonald's 1,200 restaurants in the United…

Burger King launches biggest marketing, menu initiatives ever

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New website, menu boards, uniforms and packaging have also been introduced.

QSRweb parent company announces rebranding

April 2, 2012

Networld Alliance, the publisher of QSRWeb.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and FastCasual.com, has changed its name to Networld Media Group, and has adopted a new…

Dunkin' Brands adds Coca-Cola products in U.S. restaurants

April 2, 2012

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced a multi-year product and marketing agreement with its exclusive…

Papa John's stops advertising on Rush Limbaugh program

April 2, 2012

About 65 companies have stopped airing their ads on The Rush Limbaugh Show following the talk show host's late February attacks on a female Georgetown law…

Cold Stone items now available at co-branded Tim Hortons drive-thrus

April 2, 2012

Drive-thrus at close to 100 co-branded Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery restaurants across Canada are now serving Cold Stone Creamery ice cream treats.

Culver's plans to add 25 to 30 units this year

April 2, 2012

Wisconsin-based Culver's currently has a portfolio of 449 restaurants in 19 states. The chain, known for its ButterBurger and frozen custard, aims to hit 50…

Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism

April 2, 2012

Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…