Sun Capital affiliate sells Captain D's amidst turnaround

October 15, 2013

Sun Capital Partners Inc., a private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments, today announced that an affiliate has signed an…

Burger King now delivering in Detroit

October 15, 2013

Burger King has expanded its BK Delivers program to the Detroit market. This is BK Delivers' 17th city. The program is also available in Boston; New York…

Taco Bell renews NBA partnership

October 15, 2013

After four seasons as the "Official QSR of the NBA," Taco Bell announced it has renewed its partnership with the league.

National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

Subway franchise group adds legal partnership

October 11, 2013

LegalShield and the North American Association of Subway Franchisees have teamed up to offer LegalShield's small business legal plan to Subway franchisees. The…

Founder's cross-country trip yields 12 new franchisees for French Fry Heaven

October 11, 2013

French Fry Heaven founder and CEO Scott Nelowet recently returned from a cross-country trip in one of his brand's food trucks, where his objective was meeting…

How to protect your restaurant from a fire

Poorly cleaned hoods and ducts account for 21 percent of all restaurant fires.

Taco John's introduces franchise incentive plan to spur growth

October 10, 2013

Taco John's is aiming to increase its footprint throughout the country and has introduced a new incentive plan to spur development. The "Let's Go" program…

McDonald's Germany names new CEO

October 10, 2013

McDonald's Corp. has a new CEO for its Germany system. The chain announced that Holger Beeck, 54, will take over the role at the end of November.

Popeyes' parent company adds Limited Brands' adviser to board

October 10, 2013

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today announced the appointment of Martyn R. Redgrave to its board of directors.

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Yum! Brands CEO: 'Humbled by this year's performance'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell franchisees gear for early 2014 breakfast rollout.

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.

3 tips for responding to Yelp reviews

Sending a private message is like sending a personal email and is best used to thank patrons for writing a positive review.

Good Times adds Buffalo Wild Wings exec to lead franchising

October 8, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has named Bill McClintock as vice president of Franchise Development for Bad Daddy's Franchise Development LLC.

Krispy Kreme debuts retail coffee offering

October 8, 2013

Krispy Kreme announced today that its packaged ground coffee is now available at select Sam' s Club locations throughout the Southeast.

Wendy's sells 24 restaurants to franchisee in Seattle market

October 8, 2013

The Wendy's Company has announced the sale of all 24 of its Seattle company-operated restaurants, along with two future locations, to Cedar Enterprises Inc., a…

Restaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership

October 8, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.