White Castle expanding noodle concept

September 7, 2012

After testing its Laughing Noodle concept in Springfield, Ohio, for the past two years, White Castle is now ready to expand the brand to the Cincinnati market.

Sonic tests gas pump ordering kiosks

September 7, 2012

Sonic Drive-In is testing a concept in Texas that adds both speed and convenience for its customers.

How one QSR maintains a low employee turnover rate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Lion's Choice president discusses company's competitive benefits and strong culture.

Commentary: How to build customer demand counter-intuitively

By limiting capacity, while maintaining good quality and service, operators can assure that demand remains high.

Cold Stone Creamery's African footprint grows with Nigeria deal

September 6, 2012

Kahala, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, has signed a 10-year master franchise agreement with Ivybridge Trading Ltd. to bring the brand to Nigeria with…

Doc Popcorn names new chief operations officer

September 6, 2012

Doc Popcorn has appointed food industry veteran Garth Moore as its chief operations officer, a newly created position designed to streamline operations…

Restaurant industry conference focuses on social media best practices

September 5, 2012

Social media strategists from several major restaurants chains -- including McDonald's, Red Mango, Moe's Southwest Grill and Firehouse Subs -- will share their…

Papa Gino's completes SpeedLine POS rollout

September 5, 2012

Papa Gino's Inc. completed a rollout of SpeedLine point of sale software at its Papa Gino's Pizza and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurant locations.

2013 NRA Show registration now open

September 5, 2012

Attendee registration for the National Restaurant Association's 2013 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) is…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces pumpkin K-Cup packs

September 5, 2012

For the fall season, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new seasonal food and beverages featuring pumpkin and apple flavors.

Just like dominos this menu item shall fall

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Gluten free can be one of the best places for restaurants to shine, or just the opposite.

Quiznos continues Latin America expansion

September 4, 2012

With the opening of its fifth Quiznos Sub restaurant in the Dominican Republic, QSR International continues its aggressive expansion into Latin America and the…

McDonald's India plans to open vegetarian outlets

September 4, 2012

In 2013, McDonald's is planning to open its first vegetarian outlet in the hills near the Vaishno Devi, a holy Hindu temple in Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Taco Bell adds cornerstone breakfast items

September 4, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced the cornerstone of its FirstMeal – the new A.M. Crunchwrap – and Mtn Dew A.M., a combination of Mountain Dew and Tropicana Orange…

NRA to share food safety tips online, FCES

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

NRA's William Weichelt will speak about food safety at Fast Casual Executive Summit; free training materials are available at the organization's…

A look at QSR August 2012 product launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken innovations were popular during the month.

Restaurant operator optimism slips

August 31, 2012

As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

In-N-Out petitioned to offer veggie burger

August 31, 2012

Following a scandal involving animal welfare violations at a California slaughterhouse, Change.org has created a petition lobbying In-N-Out Burger to offer a…

A&W Canada raises record $1.25 million for MS Society

August 31, 2012

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced that its fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day, held Aug. 23, raised $1.25 million in support of the…

On deck at Taco Bell: Flamas and Cool Ranch Doritos tacos

August 31, 2012

Hoping to continue its momentum from the Doritos Locos Taco line, Taco Bell is currently testing new Doritos shell flavors -- Flamas and Cool Ranch. According…