Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

McDonald's Canada exec selected to lead Japan system

August 29, 2013

Earlier this week, McDonald's Holdings Co. Ltd., the chain's Japanese parent company, named Sarah Casanova as its new CEO and president. She replaces Eiko…

Voice Teleservices joins MMS Catering Institute program

August 28, 2013

Portland, Maine-based Voice Teleservices has joined the MMS Catering Institute Industry Affiliation Program, created to certify and connect industry…

Florida town bans quick-service restaurants

August 28, 2013

An Orlando, Fla., suburb has banned quick-service restaurants. City leaders voted this week to close a loophole that ensures no more of these establishments…

Commentary: What operators can expect from planned QSR strikes

Employment attorneys suggest that operators be professional and courteous to employees who strike; most, if not all, of them will come back to work and if…

Starbucks not cutting health insurance, hours for Obamacare

August 27, 2013

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters Monday that the company will not cut health insurance benefits or reduce employee hours to prepare for costs…

Burger King Delivery adds two more metro markets

August 27, 2013

Burger King's delivery system is now available in Minneapolis and Spokane, Wash. Guests in these markets can order the brand's signature Whopper and other…

Largest U.S. restaurant franchisee adds St. Louis Taco Bells to portfolio

August 27, 2013

On Aug. 21, California-based Flynn Restaurant Group LLC acquired 62 Taco Bell and related Yum! Brands restaurants in Missouri and Illinois, primarily in the…

Former president: McDonald's didn't create wage discrepancies

August 26, 2013

Less than a week before a planned nationwide quick-service restaurant employee strike, former McDonald's president, U.S., Ed Rensi appeared on a handful of…

Church's franchise group reelects president to board

August 25, 2013

Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA) an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the chain's system, has reelected…

Popeyes' has opportunity to 'at least' double domestic footprint

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Popeyes' systemwide sales increased by 11.6 percent during Q2, rolling over 11.5 percent in Q2 of 2012.

Sonic adds chief development officer position

August 23, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has named John Budd to the newly created role of chief development and strategy officer.

Good Times closes $5.5M public offering

August 22, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a public offering of $5.5 million and is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "GTIM."

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

Tim Hortons adds executives to Canadian, U.S. systems

August 21, 2013

Tim Hortons Inc. has appointed Steve Wuthmann as executive vice president, Human Resources, and as a member of the executive group, effective Sept. 30.

New food truck rental website launched

August 21, 2013

FoodTruckRental.com has been launched, with an objective of connecting food truck owners and renters worldwide.

Cold Stone Creamery's parent company acquired by Canadian family

August 21, 2013

The Serruya family today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Kahala Corp., franchisor of numerous quick service brands including Cold…

Del Taco adding five new multi-unit markets

August 21, 2013

Seven new franchise groups have committed to developing 39 new Del Taco restaurants across the country, including Central California, Colorado, Georgia, New…

Keep Your Restaurant Running When Your Network Goes Down

With restaurant operators increasingly dependent on the Internet to run their businesses, having a way to cope with network outages is critical.