Dunkin' Donuts extends nontraditional presence to Northwestern University

January 29, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open a restaurant in Norris Center on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Ill.

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip debuts new store design

January 15, 2014

The relocated Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip at Farmington's Animas Valley Mall in New Mexico is one of the first in the country to feature soft seating and an…

Wendy's CEO: We have fast casual experience at 40 percent lower check

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company expects the total number of restaurants in the new design to be 700 to 750 by the end of 2014.

'Restaurant of the future' includes digital menus, order kiosks, virtual hostess

January 13, 2014

Global technology solutions provider Infusion is using this week's National Retail Federation Show in New York City as the backdrop to showcase its retail…

McDonald's largest franchisee debuts Dessert Centre

January 7, 2014

Arcos Dorados, the largest franchisee in the McDonald's system with restaurants through Latin America and the Caribbean, has opened its first McDonald's…

Sonic expanding in Buffalo market

January 6, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has announced a new franchising agreement that will bring eight new units to the Buffalo, N.Y., market within the next six years. According to a…

California McDonald's remodeled for LEED certification

January 3, 2014

McDonald's has re-opened a remodeled restaurant on Central Avenue in Chino, Calif. To celebrate the restaurant's grand opening, educators from three nearby…

Bruster's incorporates indoor seating with Georgia prototype store

December 17, 2013

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is building its first prototype store in Savannah, Ga. The new location, owned by Patrick DeLaRosa and partner Brandy Montez, will…

Burger King opens its doors in Paris' St. Lazare station

December 17, 2013

Burger King opened its doors this week in the St. Lazare Paris metro station's retail space. The opening marks the first time a Burger King restaurant has been…

Wendy's franchisee acquires 4 more Florida units

December 10, 2013

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. today announced it has acquired four additional Wendy's restaurants in Jacksonville, Fla. The franchisee also began development…

NPC International closes on Wendy's acquisition

December 9, 2013

NPC International Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of 53 Wendy's restaurants for $30.4 million.

LYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program

December 5, 2013

The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…

McDonald's opens two-story 'innovation' restaurant in Toronto

November 26, 2013

McDonald's Canada is opening the doors of a new two-story, 9,000-square-foot restaurant in Downtown Toronto. The company's largest restaurant in Ontario is…

Auntie Anne's plans 65 new nontraditional units in 2014

November 25, 2013

With more than 1,000 domestic stores and locations in venues such as shopping malls, outlet centers, airports and amusement parks, Auntie Anne's is continuing…

QSR International partners with LED lighting provider

November 21, 2013

ForceField Energy Inc., a distributor of energy products, has entered into an agreement with QSR International, master franchisor of 145 restaurants in 1…

Speed of service a priority for McDonald's in 2014

The company will focus investments on operational efficiencies, training initiatives and restaurant remodels.

Captain D's unveils new design prototype

November 13, 2013

The Captain D's in Oakwood, Ga., was built from the ground up in the brand's new "Beach Model Design," making it the first restaurant in this image in the…

Wendy's marketing efforts boost brand awareness

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's 'Red' campaign is resonating with Millennials and communicating new, premium offerings effectively.

Popcorn snack concept hopes to pop up nationwide

November 7, 2013

Poppin' Kettle Natural Popcorn has made its debut at the Westfield Meriden Mall in Connecticut, and Franchisee Jeff O'Loughlin and Franchisor Chris Gregoris…

W. Va. McDonald's sells Big Macs for $100 for charity

October 30, 2013

McDonald's of Bridgeport, W. Va., has set two records this month. The restaurant, which has been in existence since 1976, was demolished in August and reopened…