How two QSRs leverage Walmart locations for brand exposure

Walmart customers are similar to Checkers and Philly Pretzel Factory customers in their quest for value, speed and convenience.

TacoTime launches rebranding initiative

July 22, 2014

TacoTime has launched a rebranding initiative that includes store remodels, menu updates and the tagline, "Made Fresh Since 1960."

Erbert & Gerbert's plants flag on Indiana U. campus

July 21, 2014

Erbert & Gerbert’s Bistro is opening three new locations on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, including at the Gresham Dining Hall in Foster…

Carvel plans 20 new units this year

July 14, 2014

Carvel will mark National Ice Cream Day July 20 with a promotion that pays homage to its 80th anniversary – guests can order a junior cup or cone on that day…

Carvel celebrates the past with modern shoppe design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards have been added to draw more attention to the brand's signature treats.

Caribou Coffee plants flag near Minneapolis’ Target Field

July 8, 2014

Caribou Coffee recently opened a new store in downtown Minneapolis near Target Field, at the newly expanded Target Field Station. The Minnesota-based brand…

Good Times continues double-digit sales growth

July 8, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that its Good Times’ same-store sales increased 12.5-percent in its Q3 ending June 30. This is compared to the…

Dunkin’ Donuts announces North Carolina development plans

July 8, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit development agreement with new franchisees, Wendover Donuts LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South…

A peek at Carvel's new shoppe design

To mark the brand's 80th anniversary, it has launched a modernized look.

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt chosen as a Gulf Oil preferred vendor

July 2, 2014

Gulf Oil LP has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is a self-serve, compact frozen yogurt…

Dunkin’ Donuts adds to hotel footprint

June 30, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the opening of a new unit in Rochester, Minn., at the Kahler Grand Hotel at 15 First Avenue, SW, which is owned and operated by…

Arby’s launches financing program for restaurant remodeling initiative

June 30, 2014

Arby’s Restaurant Group has entered into an agreement with Element Financial Corp. to help finance the brand’s remodeling program, announced earlier this…

Daytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence

June 27, 2014

The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…

Auntie Anne’s promotes real estate exec

June 20, 2014

Auntie Anne’s announced it has added Okey M. Reese to the executive team as VP of Real Estate. Reese has been with Auntie Anne’s since 2010.

Auntie Anne’s SVP: Brands have to adapt to compete in marketplace

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The pretzel brand is set to significantly expand internationally, as well as in non-mall locations domestically, with its new store prototype.

Nestlé Toll House Café makes its debut in Arizona

June 18, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opened its first bakery café in Arizona Tuesday, in Glendale.

Jersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’

June 16, 2014

Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…

Arby's launches 'major' brand revitalization initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's revitalization includes Brand Camp, where team members learn about the company's values and guest experience enhancements.

TCBY, Mrs. Fields plan 50 cobranded locations in Phoenix

June 12, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced plans to develop at least 50 newly designed, cobranded Mrs.

Good, better, best: Counter tops

by Greg Swistak

For all it endures, a counter has to be tough, but durability often comes at a cost.