Subway continues commitment to Eco Restaurant model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sandwich chain now has 14 green units open, with more on the way.

Sonic's year-end results are in the black

October 18, 2011

Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, has announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31. The company…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Is there a Steve Jobs in the restaurant industry?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

There are an unusual number of stars in the restaurant industry firmament — probably more than most other categories of business.

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'

US private equity group buys Burger King NZ franchise

October 16, 2011

Private equity firm The Blackstone Group announced it will acquire Antares Restaurant Group in New Zealand from Australian-based Anchorage Capital Partners.

Popeyes announces SoCal expansion

October 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the launch of an aggressive growth plan to increase its presence throughout…

Krispy Kreme outlines UK growth plan

October 16, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the United Kingdom, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. As part of that…

Order hear: Culver's adds more accessible drive-thrus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

About 60 restaurants are now equipped with a system that makes it easier for the deaf and hearing impaired to order.

Culver's adds OrderAssist for drive-thrus

Some Culver’s franchisees are taking a proactive approach in accommodating their guests with hearing impairments. About 60 operators in the 440-unit chain…

Del Taco sells six units to franchisee

October 13, 2011

Del Taco has sold its remaining six Phoenix restaurants to Desert Taco, its largest franchisee in Arizona.

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

Taco Bell names new CMO

October 13, 2011

Yum! Brands has named a new chief marketing and innovation officer for its biggest brand, Taco Bell, shortly after offering some turnaround plans for the chain.

Yum! Brands recognized for Social Business Software results

October 12, 2011

Jive Software's annual Jive Awards recognized Yum! Brands as a winner for outstanding customer results using Social Business Software.

People Report names Best Practices finalists

October 12, 2011

People Report and sister company Black Box Intelligence have announced the finalists for the 2011 Best Practices awards to be presented Nov. 3 at the annual…

Taco Cabana establishes initiative to support military families

October 12, 2011

Taco Cabana has established an initiative focused on honoring members of the military and their families. As part of the new campaign, all Taco Cabana…

Study: QSR Hispanic advertising up in 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies study found that the percent of ad-spend allocated to Hispanic markets is an important determinant of a…

Seeding a Market: QSRs Support Franchisee Growth in New Markets

QSRs are laying the foundation for future franchise expansion by launching company-owned stores in new markets.

Arby's employees awarded back pay

October 11, 2011

More than 700 employees at Arby's restaurants in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have been awarded back wages.

Whataburger's new campaign shows customer perspective

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain's first new marketing message in nine years coincides with launch of All-Time Favorites menu.