KFC retains brand image control

January 31, 2011

On Monday, Judge Leo E. Strine Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that KFC and its franchisees must compromise on brand image and advertising…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Echelon develops cloud-based energy-control system

January 30, 2011

Echelon Corporation and Serious Materials are collaborating to develop and deliver the Echelon Building Energy Management solution, a new energy-saving…

Hardee’s offering hearty new breakfast platter

January 30, 2011

In the cutthroat quick-service breakfast wars, Hardee’s hasn’t shied away from going big, offering items such as loaded biscuits ‘n gravy and fried bologna.

Yum! names new VP, corporate controller

January 30, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has promoted David Russell to the position of vice president, corporate controller, effective Feb. 18. He currently serves as…

McDonald’s China adds another 24-hour delivery unit

January 30, 2011

As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…

Chick-fil-A states position in anti-gay snafu

January 30, 2011

When word got out that a Chick-fil-A operator provided lunch to an anti-gay marriage retreat sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute earlier this month…

Taco Bell fights back with transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Damage control methods have changed significantly with the advent of social media.

Rising food costs: The late night exchange

“Pizza, pizza, pizza! Everyday it’s pizza! I get so tired of the pizza that I eat for free as a benefit of working here. So, with a little ingenuity, our late…

Yum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings

January 27, 2011

The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…

McDonald's adds board member, global CBO

January 27, 2011

McDonald's Corp. has named Don Thompson, president and chief operating officer, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

NRA offering POS informational kit

January 26, 2011

In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…

Wendy's headed to Argentina

January 26, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…

Houstonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark

January 26, 2011

Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…

Dunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals

January 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.

NRA adds to its board of directors

January 24, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.

Famous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost

January 24, 2011

Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…

Hardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital

January 24, 2011

GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…

Taco Bell responds to lawsuit; threatens countersuit

January 24, 2011

Irvine,Calif.-based Taco Bell Corp. has responded to a lawsuit brought forth this week by Alabama law firm Beasley Allen claiming that the company misleads…

McDonald’s reports positive 2010 numbers

January 23, 2011

McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…