Preaching to the choir: KFC launches $10 bucket deal

March 15, 2011

KFC has launched its “10-piece 10 Buck Sunday Bucket Deal,” offering 10 pieces of Original Recipe, Extra Crispy or Kentucky Grilled Chicken for $10 plus tax on…

Dunkin’ Donuts signs 5-unit deal in Florida

March 15, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Alex and Randy Fernandez and Gloria Lengyel to open five restaurants in Polk County…

CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.  

Roy Rogers mounts comeback, returns to franchising

Chain rebounds by returning to original mantra of service, sanitation and food quality.  

Dunkin’ Brands honors franchisees

March 14, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Franchisee &…

Henny Penny named McDonald’s Partner of the Year

March 14, 2011

Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny Corporation was given McDonald’s 2010 Worldwide Equipment Partnership of the Year award at the quick-service company’s recent…

McDonald’s contributes to Japan relief efforts

March 14, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation will contribute $2 million to Japan disaster relief efforts following the earthquake/tsunami last week. Funds donated by the company…

Bojangles’ franchisee opens fourth unit

March 13, 2011

7Bo of Central Florida has opened its newest Bojangles’ restaurant in Sanford, Fla., its fourth in the area.

McDonald’s report outlines sustainability goals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 10, 2011

Turns out the famous LTO Shamrock Shakes aren’t the only green features being offered by McDonald’s. By 2015, McDonald’s will source only palm oil that is…

Culver’s honors top restaurant managers

March 9, 2011

Culver Franchising System Inc. honored its “True Blue” team members for leadership and excellence at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., in late…

Popeyes sales outpacing general QSR segment

March 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for fiscal 2010 ended Dec. 26, 2010.

Dunkin’ Donuts plans Ohio franchise seminars

March 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking to expand its presence in Ohio and will host seminars to discuss franchising opportunities in the Buckeye State.

Cold Stone Creamery hits new international markets

March 8, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has signed three new partners in Singapore, Cyprus and Brazil. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain, owned by Kahala, has entered into…

McDonald’s global sales up again

March 7, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation announced global comparable sales growth of 3.9 percent in February, with a 5.1 percent boost from Europe’s division. Sales were up 2.…

Sonic’s Q2 numbers up

March 7, 2011

Sonic Corp.’s sales for both company-owned drive-ins and the system were positive for the second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 28.

Tim Hortons sets conference schedule

March 7, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc., based in Oakville, Ontario, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Consumer Conference on March 10 in New York City. The…

CKE Restaurants expects a 4.6 percent drop

March 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 31. The estimated 4.…

Burger King Stackers added to Value Menu

March 7, 2011

Burger King Corp. has added its Single, Double and Triple Stackers to the Value Menu. The chain is now offering its flame-broiled beef sandwiches for $1, $…

GE Capital lends $13.2 million to Hardee’s franchisee

March 7, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million in financing to Ponder Enterprises Inc., one of Hardee’s largest franchise operators.

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