Residents protest McDonald's development in California town

January 15, 2012

Residents of Loma Linda, Calif., are fighting a development deal that would bring the first McDonald's restaurant to the town.

Taco Bell taking cues from higher-end rivals

January 15, 2012

Amidst declining unit counts and a consumer perception of poor food quality, executives at Taco Bell are working to reimage the former Yum! Brands star.

Under new leadership, Rita's Italian Ice ready for overseas debut

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New CEO offers insight on changes to store layouts and marketing plans.

Dunkin' Donuts Chicago unit opens with new look, enhanced menu

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Donuts will open its 500th Chicago location Jan. 14. The milestone restaurant will feature a new design, with updated colors and coffee buzz words…

NRA accepting nominations for inaugural Operator Innovations Awards

January 12, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling for nominations for its inaugural Operator Innovations Awards.

McDonald's extends Olympic sponsorship through 2020

January 12, 2012

In a press conference held today in Innsbruck, Austria – site of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games – McDonald's announced its renewed sponsorship with…

Burger King testing delivery service in DC area

January 12, 2012

Burger King is testing delivery service at a handful of restaurants in Virginia and Maryland. Bloomberg reports the trial currently includes four restaurants…

California McDonald's awarded LEED Gold certification

January 12, 2012

A Riverside, Calif., McDonald's restaurant operated by McSpi Inc. turned its Golden Arches green in late 2010 after an extensive remodeling effort aimed to…

Screening your background screener

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If your application process takes too long, it could repel top talent, leading to bad hires, high turnover and lost profits.

Arby's names ex-Burger King CMO as head of marketing

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January 11, 2012

Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that Russ Klein will join Arby's as chief marketing officer.

Burger King adds more creative agencies in turnaround effort

January 11, 2012

Expect a full-on creative barrage from Burger King, as the chain has just added two new agencies to its domestic agency lineup.

Subway expects to add 25,000 jobs this year

January 11, 2012

The Subway restaurant chain, based in Connecticut, projects it will add 25,000 full- and part-time jobs by the end of 2012.

Taco Bueno amends existing credit agreement

January 10, 2012

Taco Bueno Restaurants has amended its existing credit agreement to increase financial flexibility and to pay a dividend to shareholders.

Quiznos expanding into the Philippines

January 10, 2012

Quiznos has announced a partnership with the ACA Group, the master franchise selected to launch the first Quiznos restaurants in the Philippines. The first…

Yum! Brands to double KFC footprint in Africa

January 10, 2012

Yum! Brands has plans to expand its KFC brand into seven more African countries throughout the year, adding 100 new stores.

Rita's Italian Ice names Duke Marketing as new AOR

January 10, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has chosen California-based Duke Marketing LLC as an agency of record. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Carl's Jr. heading to the Bahamas

January 9, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc. has entered into a definitive development agreement with AML Foods Limited to build Carl's Jr. restaurants in the Bahamas throughout the…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal in Iowa

January 9, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with sister and brother franchisee team, Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, for eight…

GE Capital provides financing for Wendy's franchisee's growth

January 9, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.9 million to BalRod Enterprises Inc., a Wendy's franchisee based out of Hialeah, Fla.

Chick-fil-A grills chicken nuggets for healthier kid's meal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 9, 2012

As more quick-service chains add healthier options to their kids' meals, such as apple slices and milk, Chick-fil-A has gone a step further, introducing…