Operations News
Popeyes in viral Tiktok video shut down permanently
November 5, 2021
The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in a viral TikTok video has been closed permanently. The video was filmed by a man allegedly delivering chicken to the closed…
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Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery
November 5, 2021
The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
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80% of industry professionals lack practical business knowledge
November 4, 2021
Nearly 80% of restaurateurs acknowledge they lack practical business knowledge.
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Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses
November 4, 2021
The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…
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#QSRNext kicking off with QSR State of the Industry
November 1, 2021
#QSRNext, a virtual talk show hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake, is going live Nov. 9 but will kick off with a pre-show countdown featuring a "QSR State of the…
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Yum Brands enjoys Q3 sales growth
October 28, 2021
Yum! Brands worldwide system sales grew 8% and 4% unit growth financial results in the third quarter ended Sept. 20, 2021, according to a press release.
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McDonald's enjoys same store sales growth in Q3
October 27, 2021
McDonald's shares have risen 11% this year, according to a CNBC report, as the Chicago-based burger chain saw same sales growth both domestically and…
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Popeyes shuts down 40% of dining rooms early
October 27, 2021
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has closed more than 3,400 restaurant dining rooms early, according to a Business Insider report. The announcement was made in a…
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Global Restaurants International sales up 11% in Q3 2021
October 25, 2021
Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Burger King, has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30…
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FranConnect, FranNet partner up
October 25, 2021
FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…
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Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
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San Francisco In-N-Out closes temporarily over city vaccine mandate
October 20, 2021
The only In-N-Out in San Francisco was shut down temporarily on Oct. 14 by the city's department of health for not checking guests' proof of vaccination under…
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McDonald's hits equal pay by gender goal
October 20, 2021
McDonald's employees are paid based on work rather than race or gender, according to a message viewed by QSRweb. The company says it has achieved equal pay by…
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Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group
October 20, 2021
Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.
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Wendy's to use recycled plastic cups in 2022
October 20, 2021
To help advance the goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its customer-facing packaging by 2026, Wendy's is collaborating with packaging and plastics industry…
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Odd Burger completes construction on sixth restaurant
October 14, 2021
Odd Burger Corporation has completed construction of its Odd Burger location in Hamilton, Ontario — its sixth restaurant. The 1,063 square-foot store is…
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Nathan's Famous partners with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada
October 13, 2021
Nathan's Famous Inc. is teaming up with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada, Ltd. to offer operators with existing kitchens the opportunity to add the Nathan's…
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Del Taco partners with REEF to expand delivery options
October 13, 2021
Del Taco Restaurants Inc. has announced a delivery-only partnership with REEF to help expand guest access to the brand.
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Odd Burger begins trading in US with OTC listing
October 8, 2021
Odd Burger Corp. has completed its listing on the U.S. trading market with its common shares being posted on the OTC (QB) under the symbol GBLYF.
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Dwayne Wade, Udonis Haslem latest celebs to launch restaurant concept
October 7, 2021
NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are launching D. Wade Burgers and UD Wings in partnership with Hossein Kasmai of Combo Kitchen, which allows existing…
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