Contentious breakup for Captain D’s and AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 9, 2011

Less than two years after landing the Captain D's account, Florida-based ad agency Zimmerman has jumped ship, citing differences with CMO Monte Jump, who…

Taco Cabana overhauls marketing campaign

August 9, 2011

San Antonio-based advertising and branding agency BradfordLawton is spearheading a new creative campaign for Taco Cabana that includes print, outdoor and TV…

Nestlé Toll House Café opens in Kuwait

August 9, 2011

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip recently opened its first bakery/dessert bar in Kuwait. The new location is in Abu Al Hasaniya's The Village and is operated by…

QSRs catching on to benefits of biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

Jack in the Box adds member to board of directors

August 8, 2011

San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. has added Madeleine Kleiner to the company's board of directors, effective Sept. 22.

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

McDonald's turns in a hot July

August 7, 2011

Shortly after releasing positive second quarter results, McDonald's Corp. announced a global comparable sales growth of 5.1 percent in July.

Gold Star Chili opens University of Kentucky location

August 7, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is opening its newest store location on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington on Aug. 9.

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.

Tasti D-Lite eyes Australian expansion

August 4, 2011

New York-based Tasti D-Lite is set to open its first unit in Australia by month's end. The unit will be located in Melbourne.

Dunkin’ Donuts plans to expand in San Antonio market

August 4, 2011

As part of its aggressive expansion plans, Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to grow its presence in the San Antonio market. The company will host a seminar Aug. 16 to…

Wendy’s headquarters returning home to Central Ohio

August 3, 2011

Dave Thomas' company is coming home. The Wendy's Company announced today that it will return its headquarters to Central Ohio after spending about three years…

Krystal seeking possible sale

August 3, 2011

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Krystal is seeking potential buyers for the 364-unit burger chain.

Nathan’s Famous Q1 revenues up

August 3, 2011

Jericho, N.Y.-based Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for its first quarter 2012 ended June 26.

Commentary: Focus on profit generation rather than revenues

Driving competitors out of the market using low prices doesn't always work.

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

In my last post I talked about a recent social media conference I attended and how it gave me the chance to step away from the chatter about this cool app…

Four Ways to Minimize Theft in a Restaurant

Technology and communication can keep revenue out of the hands of thieves.

Dunkin’ Brands reports Q2 earnings; launches K-cups

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Donuts' beats coffee rival Starbucks in nationwide rollout of K-Cups.

McDonald’s UK signs IT support contract

August 2, 2011

McDonald's UK has signed a deal with Fujitsu to provide IT infrastructure support services to the company's 1,200 restaurants in the UK and Republic of Ireland.