Popeyes sales outpacing general QSR segment

March 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for fiscal 2010 ended Dec. 26, 2010.

Dunkin’ Donuts plans Ohio franchise seminars

March 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking to expand its presence in Ohio and will host seminars to discuss franchising opportunities in the Buckeye State.

Cold Stone Creamery hits new international markets

March 8, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has signed three new partners in Singapore, Cyprus and Brazil. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain, owned by Kahala, has entered into…

McDonald’s global sales up again

March 7, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation announced global comparable sales growth of 3.9 percent in February, with a 5.1 percent boost from Europe’s division. Sales were up 2.…

Sonic’s Q2 numbers up

March 7, 2011

Sonic Corp.’s sales for both company-owned drive-ins and the system were positive for the second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 28.

Tim Hortons sets conference schedule

March 7, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc., based in Oakville, Ontario, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Consumer Conference on March 10 in New York City. The…

CKE Restaurants expects a 4.6 percent drop

March 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 31. The estimated 4.…

Burger King Stackers added to Value Menu

March 7, 2011

Burger King Corp. has added its Single, Double and Triple Stackers to the Value Menu. The chain is now offering its flame-broiled beef sandwiches for $1, $…

GE Capital lends $13.2 million to Hardee’s franchisee

March 7, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million in financing to Ponder Enterprises Inc., one of Hardee’s largest franchise operators.

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Centralized control enables easy access to POS management, including centrally stored files, role-based access and remote configuration.

Whataburger’s Burger Warrior finalists named

March 6, 2011

Sixteen Whataburger units in Florida, Mississippi and Texas have been named as finalists in the company’s WhataGames competition designed to test the skills of…

McDonald’s Australia might put the Big Mac on a diet

March 6, 2011

Is McDonald’s Australia looking to tap into an increasingly health conscious consumer base? Perhaps. And it may do so with its flagship Big Mac.

Hardee’s franchisee taps Envysion as video provider

March 6, 2011

OTAC Inc., which operates 21 Hardee’s restaurants throughout Maryland and Delaware, has selected Envysion Inc. as its exclusive video provider.

CKE taps Ignify eCommerce to power self-service portal

March 6, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Restaurants, has chosen Ignify eCommerce to power a new online business-to-business portal that…

Bojangles’ continues remodeling program as sale looms

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Reimaging effort that began years ago focuses on energy-efficient components and modern design elements.

Falfurrias, Bojangles' ready for amicable split

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Charlotte, N.C.-based company has owned restaurant chain since 2007.

Questions to Ask an Alarm Services Vendor

The lowest price isn’t always an indicator of the best value. Learn how restaurateurs can choose the right alarm system.

Wendy’s/Arby’s Q4 loss narrows; brand signs Japan deal

March 2, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WAG) has reported results for its fourth quarter and 2010 ended Jan. 2. Although the company posted a Q4 net loss of $10.8 million…

Council of Chain Restaurants names new director

March 2, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR), a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), has appointed Rob Green as its new executive director. A…

Yum! Brands sets conference schedule

March 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference March…