Operations News & Media
National Restaurant Association predicts 2013 menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Locally-sourced meats and produce and children's nutrition continue to be big focuses for restaurants.
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Dunkin' Donuts signs QB Colt McCoy as multiunit franchisee
December 3, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with new franchise group, Coffee Action West LLC, for 21 traditional…
read nowBanker fined $5.1MM for Burger King insider trading
December 3, 2012
Igor Cornelsen, a former banker from Brazil, has been ordered to pay $5.18 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on charges of insider trading…
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New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowSonic franchisee provides payroll cards to employees
November 30, 2012
TFG Card Solutions, a payroll card services provider, has partnered with The Wetsel Company, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, to provide payroll cards to employees…
read nowTCBY plans franchisee training center, smoothie launch
November 30, 2012
TCBY has announced plans to open a new flagship store in Broomfield, Colo., which will also serve as the company's training center for its domestic and…
read nowConvenience stores positioned for foodservice growth
November 30, 2012
According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…
read nowMuslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident
November 30, 2012
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…
read nowMcDonald's named official sponsor of the NFL
November 30, 2012
McDonald's has been named the new Official Restaurant Sponsor of the NFL. As part of a multi-year agreement, McDonald's will become the presenting sponsor of…
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowMcDonald's adds delivery service in Japan
November 29, 2012
McDonald's is planning a national rollout of its McDelivery home delivery service in the Japanese market. According to Burger Business, the chain will also…
read nowQSR workers strike in NYC, demand higher wages
November 29, 2012
New Yorkers will see workers on strike at some of the largest quick-service restaurant chains today, as hundreds of workers at dozens of McDonalds, Taco…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
read nowNRA's CFO receives award
November 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…
read nowKFC now available on Japan Airlines flights
November 28, 2012
Japan Airlines (JAL) issued a press release today announcing its partnership with KFC to the seventh installment of the Air Series in-flight meal onboard…
read nowJack in the Box refranchises 42 restaurants
November 28, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of two refranchising transactions that were included in the company's fourth quarter operating results, announced on…
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Rita's Italian Ice awarded exclusive rights at NJ's Prudential Center
November 27, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice announced today that it has been awarded exclusive rights to serve its offerings at the Prudential Center, a state-of-the-art sports and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts 'Best Coffee in America' trademark request denied
November 27, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts' request to trademark the phrase "Best Coffee in America" has been denied by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. According to Drinks Business…
read nowTaco John's raising funds for injured soldiers
November 27, 2012
Throughout the holiday season, Taco John's is donating a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which cares for injured soldiers…
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