Yum! sets $586MM offer for China’s Little Sheep

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Yum! Brands' footprint in China is about to get even bigger. The company announced today that it has offered to buy China's Little Sheep for $586 million…

In-N-Out opens in Texas to fanfare, welcomed by Whataburger

May 11, 2011

California's iconic In-N-Out Burger opened two units in Texas Wednesday, generating overnight campers, long lines, police protection and even some tears of joy.

Cold Stone Creamery adds herb-infused flavors to menu

May 11, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery's Tastemaster is unveiling four new innovative ice cream flavors as part of the brand's Gold Cone Collection. Throughout the summer, Cold…

White Castle brings home the bacon with new savory items

May 11, 2011

White Castle is adding a list of savory flavors to its menu from now until July 2. Featured for a limited-time are White Castle's Bacon and Cheddar Slider…

Tim Hortons Q1 profit rises

May 11, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. has reported results for its first quarter 2011 ended April 3, which included an earnings increase of 7.5 percent to…

Del Taco awards top franchisees

May 11, 2011

Del Taco recognized the achievements of several franchise owners at its recent franchisee conference. Awards were presented to the Developer of the Year…

Jersey Mike’s inks new expansion deals

May 10, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs is set to expand in several new markets with the addition of new franchise partners.

Culver’s rolls out sweet potato fries, Mini Mixers

May 10, 2011

Culver's has introduced new Sweet Potato Fries in all 431 restaurants for a limited time. The salty/sweet offering will be available through July 3.

Jack in the Box sets Q2 earnings webcast

May 10, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. will report second quarter fiscal 2011 operating results after market close May 18. The company will host a conference call to review the…

Burger King plans Q1 earnings call

May 10, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. will release financial results for the first quarter of 2011 on May 12. The results will be available online.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory FY12 revenue up

May 10, 2011

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Feb. 28.

Popeyes Golf Classic tees off Thursday

May 10, 2011

The Seventh Annual Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Golf Classic featuring top industry executives from around the country, will tee off May 12 at the…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

Krispy Kreme sells major stake in Mexican franchise

May 9, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has sold its 30 percent stake in Krispy Kreme Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., one of its Mexican franchises, for $7.8 million.

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group’s Q1 up slightly

May 9, 2011

Arby's North America systemwide same-store sales were up 5.5 percent in the first quarter 2011 ended April 3. The momentum helped boost Wendy's/Arby's Group's…

El Pollo Loco reports slight sales drop

May 9, 2011

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., today reported results for the 13 weeks ended March 30.

McDonald’s turns in strong April, shows off new design

May 9, 2011

McDonald's Corp.'s global comparable sales were up 6 percent in April. Sales in the U.S. increased 4 percent; Europe was up 6.5 percent; and Asia/Pacific…

Dunkin’ Brands names new international division president

May 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed Neal Yanofsky to the newly created position…

Global Franchise Group to integrate MaggieMoo’s and Marble Slab

May 8, 2011

Multi-brand franchisor Global Franchise Group LLC, parent company of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, Marble Slab Creamery and…

Arby’s launches Chicken Salad Taste-Off

May 8, 2011

From May 9-22, Arby's is offering consumers a chance to try its new Market Fresh Grilled Chicken and Pecan Salad Sandwich and wrap for free with the purchase…