Beverage innovation becoming a necessity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A Q&A with one of the leading specialty beverage experts in the restaurant industry.

Technomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic

December 5, 2011

Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…

Chick-fil-A will fight to protect 'Eat Mor Chikin' trademark

December 5, 2011

Chick-fil-A released a statement Monday saying it will fight to protect its award-winning "Eat Mor Chikin" brand trademark after a Vermont artist recently…

Captain D's names new chief marketing officer

December 4, 2011

Jonathan Muhtar has been named chief marketing officer at Captain D's.

Quiznos franchisee deploys video interview system

December 4, 2011

Some restaurant franchisees in the Washington, D.C., area have started using a new system that interviews job seekers using recorded videos through the JobOn…

Rita's Italian Ice sold to private equity firm

December 4, 2011

Falconhead Capital LLC , a private equity firm specializing in growing consumer-focused businesses, has acquired a controlling stake in Rita's Water Ice…

Yum! Brands raises 2011 guidance

December 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has increased its full year 2011 EPS growth forecast to at least 13 percent, or $2.85 a share, excluding special items.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's drop ad agency after less than a year

December 4, 2011

Less than a year after being named the agency of record for CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, Southern California-based David & Goliath has…

Ohio incentivizes Wendy's to consolidate headquarters

December 1, 2011

The Wendy's Company announced that it will consolidate its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. As a result, the company will close its…

Yum!, Domino's CEOs make Forbes 'most buzzed about' list

December 1, 2011

Yum! Brands CEO David Novak and Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle have received a lot of positive buzz this year. This is according to research by Zeta…

Increasing Guest Satisfaction with Productivity-Based Scheduling

Having the right employees at the right time can be a critical component of success.

McDonald's, Living Social offering 'largest daily deal ever'

November 30, 2011

McDonald's USA and LivingSocial are teaming up to offer what they are calling the largest national QSR daily deal ever.

Krispy Kreme Q3 profit nearly doubles

November 30, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended Oct. 30, 2011, which included $4.7 million in net…

Tasti D-Lite acquires Planet Smoothie

November 30, 2011

Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers, has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise…

TCBY opens three units this week

November 29, 2011

TCBY continues its aggressive expansion plan, opening three new units this week alone, one each in Fort Collins, Colo., its 15th in the state; Columbia, S.C.…

McDonald's Monopoly game subject of lawsuit

November 29, 2011

McDonald's is being sued by LaserLock Technologies Inc. for patent infringement. At issue is the technology McDonald's uses to avoid fraud in its Monopoly game.

Happy Meal toy ban ready to take effect; McDonald's finds loophole

November 29, 2011

San Francisco's long battle over kids' meal marketing is nearly over. Or, perhaps, just beginning.

Burger King launches new french fries

November 29, 2011

Continuing its comprehensive menu enhancements put into place by new owner 3G Capital, Burger King has launched new french fries.

Jack in the Box testing Google Wallet platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile payment technology currently available at 35 restaurants.

Doc Popcorn selects pcAmerica Restaurant Express POS system

November 28, 2011

Doc Popcorn, a growing national popcorn franchise, has chosen pcAmerica's Restaurant Pro Express POS package to replace its electronic cash registers.