Tasti D-Lite signs 104 development agreements

September 1, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Fla., several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites…

Subway opens five new green restaurants

August 31, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened five new "eco restaurants." The new units are each designed with green aspects to reduce energy, water and waste…

Wendy's CEO announces retirement, Yum! COO named successor

August 31, 2011

Roland Smith, president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, announced his retirement today.

Restaurants gear up for Labor Day as industry outlook softens

August 30, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association estimates that 35 percent of American consumers will dine out, takeout or order delivery from a…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

Sonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign

August 28, 2011

Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…

Taco Bell CMO resigns

August 28, 2011

David Ovens, chief marketing officer for Taco Bell Corp., has announced his resignation, citing personal reasons.

Krispy Kreme turns in hot Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 25, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported second quarter 2012 results Thursday, which included the company's best first half performance in seven years.

Quiznos franchisees form association

August 25, 2011

Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners have announced the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA).

Krispy Kreme signs development deals in Japan

August 24, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is expanding in Japan. The company signed new development agreements with its franchisee, Krispy…

White Castle's Autism Speaks campaign nets $1 million

August 24, 2011

White Castle's fundraising campaign for Autism Speaks has raised $1,006,000 in just over 18 months.

KFC Australia drops kids' meal toys

August 24, 2011

As of this week, the 600 KFC units in Australia will no longer include toys in its kids' meals, the company announced.

Ronald McDonald House honors BrandSource

August 24, 2011

BrandSource has been honored as the 2011 recipient of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Stewardship Award, which recognizes corporations that have exceeded…

McDonald's launches Skechers' Twinkle Toes Happy Meals

August 24, 2011

McDonald’s U.S. and Canada restaurants will roll out a three-week Happy Meal promotion Aug. 26 featuring Twinkle Toes by Skechers.

Web Strategy author to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe

August 24, 2011

Social technology and interactive media expert Jeremiah Owyang will deliver the opening keynote address for the inaugural Foodservice Social Media Universe…

Del Taco continues Colorado expansion

August 23, 2011

The fourth Colorado Springs, Colo., Del Taco restaurant opened this week, doubling the chain's presence in the city within the past six months.

KFC plants flag in East Africa

August 23, 2011

KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.

Church's Chicken renews supply chain platform provider

August 23, 2011

Once again, Church's Chicken has renewed its contract with ArrowStream OnDemand for its supply chain visibility and predictability system.

Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 23, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…

Tim Hortons signs sponsorship deal with Toronto Blue Jays

August 22, 2011

Two Canadian icons – the Toronto Blue Jays and Tim Hortons – are teaming up in a new sponsorship deal that will include two kiosk outlets at the baseball…