Green Mountain Coffee appoints VP of HR

February 22, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has appointed Linda Kazanova as vice president and chief human resources officer effective immediately.

Checkers kicks of 2011 with development deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 22, 2011

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements with four franchisees to develop 12 new restaurants in the West Bronx, New York City, Detroit…

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee soon available in K-Cup packs

February 21, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. and Dunkin’ Donuts have announced a promotion, manufacturing and distribution agreement that will make Dunkin’ Donuts…

Big chunk of Burger King UK jobs cut

February 21, 2011

Forty employees at the Slough, United Kingdom, headquarters of Burger King U.K. have been given the pink slip by new owner 3G Capital.

Taco Bell Skills Challenge awards $30K scholarship

February 21, 2011

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens’ Graduate to Go Scholars program, along with NBA Cares, awarded Karen Batani, 17, from Westminster, Calif., a $30,00…

Ohio Subways forced to pay employees back wages

February 20, 2011

Scripture Only Inc., owned by David Andrews, has paid more than $8,500 in back wages to the U.S. Department of Labor on behalf of 150 current and former…

Dunkin’ Brands re-prices outstanding term loan

February 20, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, has completed the re-pricing of its term loan.

McDonald’s India franchisee inks 30-store deal

February 20, 2011

Hardcastle Restaurants Private Ltd., McDonald’s Corp.’s Indian franchisee, is set to open 30 new stores by the end of 2011 in southern and western India.

KFC U.K. drops Finger Lickin’ Good tag

February 20, 2011

KFC U.K. has adopted the “So Good” marketing slogan. This decision comes almost a year  after KFC outlets in the U.S. began using the “So Good” tagline in lieu…

Jack in the Box names CIO

February 20, 2011

Michael E. Verdesca has been promoted to vice president and chief information officer of Jack in the Box Inc.

Chick-fil-A surpasses $3.5 billion in annual sales

February 20, 2011

Chick-fil-A announced today another year of consecutive sales growth.

NRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees

February 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…

Dairy Queen sues disgruntled franchisee

February 17, 2011

Dairy Queen is suing a former Iowa franchisee for $13 million over an alleged extortion attempt.

Quiznos adds nine new menu items

February 16, 2011

In the midst of a major turnaround effort guided by recently appointed CEO Greg MacDonald, Quiznos has added nine new items to its menu.

Brazil Fast Food 2010 sales up 12 percent

February 16, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates almost 800 Yum! Brands units in Brazil, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo, announced financial results for the…

Jack in the Box results call set

February 16, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. will report first quarter fiscal 2011 operating results after market close Feb. 23. The company will host a conference call to review the…

McDonald’s franchisee named IFA chairman

February 16, 2011

John “Jack” Earle, managing partner of Earle Enterprises LP and franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, has…

Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units

February 15, 2011

Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.

Pretzelmaker/Great American Cookies franchisee inducted into HOF

February 15, 2011

Lawrence J. “Doc” Cohen, multi-unit owner of Global Franchise Group, has become the first franchisee ever to be inducted into the International Franchisee…

White Castle Foundation donates $2 million in 2010

February 15, 2011

The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, White Castle’s charitable foundation, donated $2 million in 2010 to Central Ohio organizations focused on education, health…