McDonald’s eyes big expansion in China

May 1, 2011

The quick-service offerings in China have been dominated by Yum! Brands' KFC and Pizza Hut brands. But it's about to get a bit more crowded following the…

White Castle marks 90th birthday throughout May

May 1, 2011

White Castle continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary throughout May by also marking National Hamburger Month with special promotions and events.

West Coast Subways launch Fit to Fight Hunger

May 1, 2011

Nearly 1,600 Subway restaurants in California, Nevada and Hawaii are joining together for the Fit to Fight Hunger project, which supports local food banks and…

Chains use blogs to offer a kitchen perspective

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's, Dunkin' Donuts now featuring a behind-the-scenes look from a culinary point-of-view.

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

McDonald’s hiring day yields 62K new employees

April 28, 2011

McDonald's nationwide "hiring day" on April 19 landed about 1 million applications and yielded 62,000 new employees for both part- and full-time positions.

Wendy’s testing new chicken sandwiches

April 28, 2011

Wendy's restaurants in its hometown of Columbus, Ohio are testing three new sandwiches – the Bruschetta Chicken, Bistro Cheddar Chicken and Asiago Club Chicken.

NRA: Restaurant same-store gains strongest since ‘07

April 28, 2011

Bolstered by solid improvements in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the outlook for the restaurant industry continued to strengthen in March…

Wendy’s franchisee settles discrimination suit

April 27, 2011

Restwend LLC, operator of about 15 Wendy's restaurants in Maine, has paid more than $17,000 to settle a discrimination suit involving one of its unit managers…

Chicken wars heat up: Church’s claims taste test win over Popeyes

April 27, 2011

Quick-service competition has historically been about burger wars, but don't count out the feisty chicken chains.

Dunkin’ Brands reports 5.4 percent sales increase

April 27, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported results for the first quarter 2011, ended March 26.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands to Alabama

April 27, 2011

Maryland-based Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in Alabama. The unit will open soon in…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

Krispy Kreme rolls out Oreo Cookies & Kreme

April 26, 2011

Krispy Kreme has added Oreo Cookie pieces to its doughnuts and Chiller drink for the new Cookies & Kreme line, available through June 26.

McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados sets earnings call

April 26, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, will report its first quarter 2011 earnings results after…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s new ad campaign reinforces identity

April 26, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's aren't necessarily known for embracing subtle, conservative ad campaigns. Their latest promotion is no different.

Sonic announces intention to refinance

April 26, 2011

Sonic Corp. has announced that its subsidiaries intend to refinance their outstanding securitization debt with a new debt facility.

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Yum! proposes offer to buy China restaurant chain

April 25, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has submitted a preliminary proposal to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China-based Little Sheep Group Limited, which owns and…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance offers funds to Church’s, Little Caesars operator

April 25, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $7.5 million credit facility to Houston-based MSK Enterprises LLC, which operates 16 Church's Chicken units and 1…