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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Hardee's turns up the heat on new sandwich

November 20, 2011

Hardee's is turning up the heat and expanding its line-up of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fillet Sandwiches with new Buffalo-flavored options.

McDonald's releases statement about dropped egg supplier

November 20, 2011

McDonald's Corp. has released a full statement about animal cruelty allegations against Sparboe Farms, one of its egg suppliers. Following an extensive ABC…

IHOP opens express concept

November 17, 2011

The first IHOP Express has opened in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. Before its debut, the concept was tested on university campuses and military bases.

Jersey Mike's signs multiyear deal with PepsiCo

November 17, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an agreement with PepsiCo to retain exclusive beverage pouring rights in its 500 locations across 30 states.

Taco Cabana raises $63K+ for military families

November 16, 2011

Taco Cabana has presented a $63,596 donation to the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC), a national rehabilitation center located in San Antonio.

Schlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…

Tim Hortons extends breakfast daypart in Canada

November 15, 2011

Tim Hortons Canada has extended its breakfast hours to noon during the week. Previously, breakfast was only available until noon on weekends.

Good Times' new menu boards contribute to positive sales

November 15, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its 16th consecutive month of same-store sales increases through the end of October, with September and…

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.