Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

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March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

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March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

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March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

Tips for Restaurateurs: Creating Value through Sustainability

Sustainability may be the latest buzzword, but implementing its best practices can generate value for an operator and boost a restaurant's bottom line.

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Free WiFi: Is it right for your QSR?

Operators can benefit by offering no-fee wireless, but there are a number of pitfalls to avoid.

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

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March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Free WiFi: Is it right for your QSR?

Operators can benefit by offering no-fee wireless, but there are a number of pitfalls to avoid.

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…