Operations News
McDonald's Europe boss leaves for pizza concept
August 16, 2011
In a perhaps surprising move, Steve Easterbrook, president of McDonald's Europe, has submitted his resignation. He will serve out his role through Sept. 3…
read nowArby's franchisee rolls out RTI to offset rising food costs
August 16, 2011
Indiana-based Huse Incorporated, which operates 36 Arby's units throughout the Midwest, is currently implementing Restaurant Technology's RTIconnect Back…
read nowEl Pollo Loco names new COO
August 16, 2011
El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the appointment of Dennis Farrow as chief operating officer. In this role, Farrow oversees operations for the company's 40…
read nowRestaurant Management Recruiters launches mobile app for job seekers
August 16, 2011
Restaurant Management Recruiters (RMR), a specialized recruiting firm created to serve the executive and management recruiting needs of the restaurant…
read nowRestaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2 now available
August 16, 2011
The Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2: Business Strategy, developed and published by FastCasual.com, is now available for purchase.
read nowFohBoh launches social media guest feedback tool
August 15, 2011
FohBoh, Inc. announced today the release of FOHBuzz SnapShot, a social CRM reporting tool that delivers real-time, guest satisfaction analysis to help make…
read nowBoardwalk signs franchise deals for 120 units
August 15, 2011
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has finalized three new master franchise deals for 100 new restaurants across Northern New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana and…
read nowSubway launches catering platters across Middle East region
August 15, 2011
Subway restaurants has launched a "Fresh Catering" concept across the Middle East region.
read nowMarketing sustainability: A consumer-centric approach
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
August 15, 2011
Eighty-nine percent of consumers in the United States are participating in the world of sustainability, according to new research from The Hartman Group.
read nowSubway rolls out new chicken sub, yogurt parfait
August 14, 2011
Today, Subway rolled out a new Oven Crisp Chicken sub for a limited time. The sandwich will be available until Sept. 30.
read nowYogurtland opens 150th store
August 14, 2011
Five years after being founded and two years after adding a franchising component, Yogurtland has opened its 150th store in Bakersfield, Calif.
read nowBeautiful Brands International opens tri-branded restaurant
August 14, 2011
Beautiful Brands International opened its first tri-branded store today. Located in Durant, Okla., it features Rex's Chicken, FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt and…
read nowTim Hortons reports strong growth in U.S.
August 11, 2011
Canada-based Tim Hortons continues to grow in the United States, an effort reflected in the company's second quarter, ended July 3.
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Burger King net, revenue drop; international sales ignite
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 11, 2011
Burger King Holdings Inc. reported its second quarter 2011 results Aug. 11, which included a net income drop to $42.8 million, compared to net income of $49.…
read nowTop That! Pizza breaks ground on third location
August 11, 2011
Top That! Pizza has announced the groundbreaking of its third location at the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center in Oklahoma. The new store will be operated by…
read nowJack in the Box same-store sales up
August 10, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…
read nowTechnomic: Chains continue to grow through franchising
August 10, 2011
As the economy keeps moving at a slow pace, restaurant brands continue to tap into franchising as an avenue for growth.
read nowSbarro plans bankuptcy exit strategy
August 10, 2011
Sbarro Inc. entered bankruptcy this year but has proposed a restructuring plan that would give ownership of the company to senior lenders.
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Wendys sales up in the midst of menu, store updates
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 10, 2011
First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.
read nowContentious breakup for Captain Ds and AOR
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 9, 2011
Less than two years after landing the Captain D's account, Florida-based ad agency Zimmerman has jumped ship, citing differences with CMO Monte Jump, who…
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