McDonald's donating to Philippines disaster relief efforts

November 14, 2013

McDonald's Corporation will contribute to Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts with a donation of $300,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross…

Cousins helping refugees acclimate to community

November 14, 2013

The Cousins Subs Make it Better Foundation has awarded a grant to the Winnebago County Literacy Council in Oshkosh, Wis., to sponsor its "Healthy Eating in the…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

Dunkin' Donuts plans a dozen Memphis locations

November 13, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit development agreement with new franchise group, JP Foods LLC, to develop a dozen new restaurants throughout the Memphis…

Wendy's recognizes top suppliers and distributors

November 13, 2013

Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., the independent purchasing cooperative for restaurants owned by The Wendy's Company and its franchisees, recently honored 1…

Baskin-Robbins plans Los Angeles expansion

November 12, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has signed three store development agreements for the opening of four new shops in the greater Los Angeles area. Franchisee Binoy Kothari plans…

Krispy Kreme plans Alaska debut

November 12, 2013

Krispy Kreme has signed an agreement with North to Alaska LLC for the development of four Krispy Kreme shops in Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley throughout…

Roy Rogers continues Mid-Atlantic expansion

November 11, 2013

Roy Rogers Restaurants opened its latest company-owned store today in Waldorf, Md. The new restaurant is part of the company's Mid-Atlantic expansion plan that…

President Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage

November 11, 2013

Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…

Nathan's Famous foodservice sales up 16.4 percent

November 11, 2013

Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for the second quarter of its 2014 fiscal year that ended Sept. 29, including a 10.8 percent increase in revenues…

E-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS

November 8, 2013

Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…

McDonald's October sales up slightly across US, Europe

November 8, 2013

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.5 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:

McDonald's, Taco Bell achieve big perception gains with Hispanics

November 8, 2013

McDonald's has achieved the biggest perception gains among the Hispanic consumer demographic within the QSR category througout the past 60 days.

Dan Cathy takes the reins at Chick-fil-A

November 8, 2013

Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, has stepped down as CEO and chairman. He will be replaced by his son, Dan Cathy, who previously served as COO.

Tim Hortons prioritizes speed of service, simplicity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain is testing beverage express restaurants in select urban locations to benefit guests who just want coffee.

Wendy's marketing efforts boost brand awareness

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's 'Red' campaign is resonating with Millennials and communicating new, premium offerings effectively.

Affordable Health Benefits Coalition launches

November 7, 2013

The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…

Auntie Anne's new baking kit hits Target shelves

November 7, 2013

Auntie Anne's Pretzels has entered into an agreement with national retailers Target and Michael's, to carry its newly designed Pretzels & More Homemade…

Popcorn snack concept hopes to pop up nationwide

November 7, 2013

Poppin' Kettle Natural Popcorn has made its debut at the Westfield Meriden Mall in Connecticut, and Franchisee Jeff O'Loughlin and Franchisor Chris Gregoris…