Dunkin' Brands continues expansion, targets Louisiana

November 28, 2011

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin' Donuts and two…

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

Tim Hortons holiday promo features $25K in giveaways

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 28, 2011

Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop kicked off its holiday promotion program over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, giving away cash prizes in the chain's heaviest…

Personal safety tips for the holidays

D.B. "Libby" Libhart has more than 30 years of experience in the loss prevention industry. He has provided security and safety leadership in retail settings…

Krispy Kreme names new president

November 27, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Kenneth A. May as its new president and chief operating officer. May, 51, will report to James H. Morgan, CEO, and will…

Dunkin' Donuts names new loyalty marketing firm

November 27, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has hired Publicus Groupe's Digitas to head up its loyalty marketing duties. The Boston-based agency's portfolio also includes American Express…

Commentary: A conflicted view about food stamps at QSRs

The power and generosity of the food industry can help alleviate hunger locally.

De-Silo HR: The Next Evolution

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

It is projected that by 2013, 15 percent of business intelligence deployments will combine BI, collaboration and social software into decision-making…

Thanksgiving and giving thanks

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

An often overlooked trend in the restaurant industry is giving back.

Del Taco launches online store

November 22, 2011

Del Taco has launched an online web store featuring merchandise such as shirts and hats, gift cards and hot sauce.

Brazilian KFC, Pizza Hut franchisee posts positive sales again

November 22, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest QSR chain in Brazil with 846 points of sale, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo has announced financial results…

Jack in the Box upgrading its burger line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain jumping into increasingly heated "better burger" space.

Are we there yet?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Consider a few strategies to build a brand in bad(ish) times.

Taco Bell eliminates 100+ jobs

November 21, 2011

Taco Bell, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., has eliminated 105 positions.

Yum! Brands creates separate India division

November 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has reorganized its Yum! Restaurants International division (YRI) to continue to drive aggressive international expansion.

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

QSRs providing Thanksgiving meals, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Staying in line with PCI

Brad Cyprus, from Vendor Safe Technologies, and Jeremy Gibeault, of Firehouse Subs, share take-aways from their Fast Casual Executive Summit session on the…

Yum! Brands adds member to board of directors

November 20, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has appointed Mirian M. Graddick-Weir, 56, to its board of directors effective Jan. 26, 2012.

Carl's Jr. adds Oreos to dessert menu

November 20, 2011

Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Hand-Scooped Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich throughout the western U.S.