Krispy Kreme coffee platform drives sales lift

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company has high aspirations for its retail coffee line, according to CEO James Morgan.

Jack in the Box promotes three execs

December 3, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. today announced the promotions of three executives: Mark H. Blankenship, Ph.D., to executive vice president and Chief People, Culture…

NRAEF celebrates financial support from Sodexo

December 3, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that it received a $100,000 contribution from Sodexo Inc. in support of the foundation's…

Fitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014

December 3, 2013

The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…

Krispy Kreme plans 10 units in Houston

December 3, 2013

Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with Dulce Restaurants LLC, to develop 10 new shops in Houston throughout the next five years.

Avtec product specialist elected FCSI Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees

December 3, 2013

Eric Von Kaenel has been elected as FCSI's Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees, as recently announced by FCSI Chair Jim Petersen. Von…

Yum! Brands expects strong recovery in 2014

December 3, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. reconfirmed its full-year 2013 EPS forecast of high-single to low double-digit decline versus the prior year, excluding special items.

Real-time analytics boost supply chain quality

Shifts in demand to healthier, fresher ingredients has created havoc for traditional supply chain management.

Restaurant operators bullish about sales growth

December 2, 2013

Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Restaurant employee strikes expected in 100 cities this week

December 2, 2013

A year after Fast Food Forward held its first employee strike, workers in 100 cities are planning to walk off their jobs Dec. 5. The initial strike took place…

Jack in the Box Franchise Assoc. recognizes outgoing CEO with Lifetime Achievement

December 2, 2013

The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association has recognized chairman and CEO Linda A. Lang with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at its…

Burger King solidifies 'aggressive' franchise agreement in France

November 27, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Groupe Olivier Bertrand, a multi-brand restaurant group with approximately…

McDonald's opens two-story 'innovation' restaurant in Toronto

November 26, 2013

McDonald's Canada is opening the doors of a new two-story, 9,000-square-foot restaurant in Downtown Toronto. The company's largest restaurant in Ontario is…

McDonald's franchisee in Germany tests delivery

November 26, 2013

A McDonald's franchisee in Germany tested delivery service for one day last week during an event called Crazy Saturday. According to The Local, Christian…

NY Wendy's accepting payments through E-ZPass tags

November 26, 2013

Five State Island, N.Y., Wendy's restaurants are using a new service called iDriveThru, which allows customers to use their E-ZPass tags to pay for meals at…

Wendy's unloads 23 more restaurants to franchise system

November 26, 2013

The Wendy's Company has sold 23 more restaurants to its franchisee system. The most recent sale is to Group W Partners LLC, led by veteran Wendy's franchisees…

Henny Penny appoints new CFO

November 25, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation announced the promotion of Carolyn Wall to the position of chief financial officer.

Yum! Brands declares quarterly dividend

November 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $750 million in additional shares of common stock and declared a dividend…

Senators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations

November 25, 2013

The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…

Pennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program

November 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…