Popeyes’ parent company sets Q1 call

May 18, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, will file its fiscal first quarter results May 25 after market close. The quarter ended April 17.

Krispy Kreme franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

May 18, 2011

Great Circle Family Foods LLC, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchisee, has selected DTT Surveillance for its surveillance and loss prevention services.

Jack in the Box profits drop, Qdoba up

May 18, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc.'s second quarter '11 earnings yielded a big drop in net earnings from the same period last year, from $6.8 million compared to $17.…

Sales relationships critical for successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managers should focus on training, tracking tools, time management and effective strategies.

Jack in the Box commits to conference

May 17, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc.'s management is scheduled to present at the Wells Fargo Securities Consumer, Gaming and Lodging Conference in Las Vegas on May 24 at 11:4…

Dunkin’ Donuts grows its Wisconsin footprint

May 17, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Travel Mart Inc. for six new restaurants in Wausau, Wisc. The first restaurant will…

Health professionals challenge McDonald’s in full-page ad

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 17, 2011

A full-page ad ran in newspapers across the country today, urging McDonald's to stop marketing junk food to kids.

Good is good enough: Dairy Queen’s ads are most effective

May 17, 2011

Rainbows on fire, old-fashioned shaving bunnies, magic turnaround pants and towel ninjas seem to resonate well with consumers. Dairy Queen's new series of…

Quiznos customers get Groupon’s largest deal to date

May 17, 2011

Groupon Inc. has announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch its biggest deal to date. The discount is aimed at creating repeat customers at the sandwich…

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

By Mindy Armstrong

Wendy’s franchisees deploy WyckWyre recruiting solution

May 16, 2011

Conklin, N.Y.-based WyckWyre, a web-based recruiting solution developed specifically for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has recently been tapped by…

Popeyes partners with NRA’s ProStart program

May 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., today announced its philanthropic arm, The Popeyes Foundation Inc., and its franchisees will…

Healthy Fast Food changes name to U-Swirl

May 16, 2011

Healthy Fast Food Inc. today announced it has a new company name, U-Swirl Inc. With more than 50 franchises sold via area development agreements, U-Swirl Inc.

Dunkin’ Donuts continues UAE growth

May 15, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has opened its 63rd location in the United Arab Emirates. The newest unit is in the Dubai Festival Centre and includes the chain's signature…

Taco Bell rolling out 12 Pack for the summer

May 15, 2011

Taco Bell has launched the 12 Pack – 12 crunchy tacos for $10 – at participating locations with the music of Feed the Beat artist Chiddy Bang to promote the…

Teriyaki Experience expands in California

May 15, 2011

Teriyaki Experience is expanding its Asian-inspired cuisine into Fairfield, Calif., with the opening of its newest restaurant location in the Westfield Solano…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Five Tools to Help Restaurant Managers Boost Business

Efficient training, reducing theft and decreasing perceived wait time are all part of building a solid foundation for success.

Jersey Mike’s goes pink, launches Komen for the Cure fundraiser

May 12, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs has launched a six-month fundraiser, "Mike's Way to a Cure," benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

QSR Automations to demonstrate solutions at NRA show

May 12, 2011

QSR Automations, provider of the ConnectSmart in-store, online and mobile connected technology solutions for restaurants, will demonstrate its innovative…