Online reviewers identify dirtiest areas in a restaurant

Cintas Corporation compiled website reviews to come up with commonly overlooked cleaning concerns and how to remedy those concerns. 

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

Taco John's adds two development execs to fuel 'dramatic' growth

July 3, 2013

With a new CEO on board and aggressive growth goals in place, Taco John's International has added two development specialists with a combined 44 years of QSR…

Whataburger condiments now available for sale online

July 3, 2013

Whataburger's signature condiments — Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup and Original Mustard — are now available online at Whataburger.com.

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

KFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?

July 2, 2013

In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…

Edible Arrangements launches to-go prototype for high-traffic venues

July 2, 2013

Edible Arrangements has launched new Edible To Go locations designed specifically for shopping malls and other high-traffic venues. The streamlined mall units…

Krispy Kreme marks Mexico milestone with new international café store design

July 2, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation today announced that its franchise partner, Taco Holding, S.A. de C.V, will open its 100th doughnut shop on Saturday. The…

Dippin' Dots brand enters Greek market

July 1, 2013

Dippin' Dots LLC has announced its expansion into Greece as part of the company's initiative to grow in Europe and Asia, among other international markets.

Dunkin' Donuts signs loyalty marketing partner ahead of program's rollout

July 1, 2013

Epsilon, an Alliance Data company, has signed an agreement with Dunkin' Donuts to provide the technology needed to fuel the brand's new DD Perks Program, a…

Restaurant groups applaud Senate immigration bill, call for stronger verification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Congress is expected to take up immigration reform in July.

Restaurant industry performance hits a 14-month high

June 28, 2013

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a 14-month high in May.

NY City Council hosts hearing on food industry wages

June 28, 2013

More than 100 quick-service workers, policy experts, community leaders and clergy members appeared at a New York City Council hearing Thursday to share their…

Long John Silver's promotes marketing veteran

June 27, 2013

Long John Silver's has named Paula Ashley-Rogness as vice president of Media and Field Marketing. Rogness will be responsible for providing strategic…

Popeyes to take advantage of QSR's 'wide open' seafood space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is also expecting its strongest year for unit growth this year.

Conduit launches app reseller program

June 26, 2013

Restaurants looking for a new stream of revenue may find it with Conduit, a provider of engagement solutions for Web and mobile publishers. The company has…

Baskin-Robbins plans South Africa, Germany expansion

June 24, 2013

Baskin-Robbins announced today plans to develop locations in major metropolitan areas across South Africa and Germany. This effort is part of Baskin-Robbins…

Sonic announces proposed partial refinancing

June 24, 2013

Sonic Corp. has announced that certain of its subsidiaries intend to refinance a portion of the 2011-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes issued under their…