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…

Implement something unique into your restaurants

Jarrod Cooper, senior project manager at CMA, spoke on a panel about trends in restaurant architecture at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New…

Wendy's franchisee plans to triple footprint in Philippines

October 29, 2013

The Wendy's franchisee for the Philippine market is planning to triple its store count within the next two-plus years. According to Business World, Wenphil…

Checkers ditches the drive-thru for Walmart presence

October 25, 2013

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. is expanding its presence across the country through a new signing with Twin Towers Trading Site Management. The burger…

Dippin' Dots expands shopping mall presence

October 25, 2013

Curt Jones, founder and CEO of Dippin' Dots LLC, will be on site to celebrate the grand opening of a new location in Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, N.Y.…

College campuses a focal point of Dunkin' Donuts' growth

October 23, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts continues to grow its presence on college campuses around the country. The company's nontraditional campus footprint includes full retail…

Popeyes extends TravelCenter portfolio

September 27, 2013

TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the opening of two new Popeyes Louisiana…

Wendy's franchisees offered $100M in financing to remodel restaurants

September 25, 2013

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $100 million credit facility to finance qualified Wendy's franchisees who want to update their…

KFC sets LEED certification standard in China

September 20, 2013

A KFC restaurant in Xuan Wu Men, China, has been awarded a LEED Gold Certification, marking the brand’s third certification in the market. According to a press…

Taco Cabana marks 35th anniversary with throwback prices

September 19, 2013

Thirty-five years ago, Taco Cabana opened its first restaurant in Midtown San Antonio. The brand will mark the occasion Sept. 21 and 22 with a grand re-opening…

LYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut

September 19, 2013

LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…

Good Times turns in 19 percent sales jump in August

September 4, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has turned in its fifth consecutive month of double-digit, same-store sales increases, jumping 18.7 percent in August.

Carl's Jr. signs sponsorship deal with Phoenix Suns

August 28, 2013

Carl's Jr. has signed a multiyear sponsorship deal with the Phoenix Suns that includes the opening of a 2,000-square-foot unit at the US Airways Center. The…

Subway hits 40K restaurant milestone

August 27, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain opened its 40,000 location this week, at an AppleGreen petrol station in Ipswich, England.

Auntie Anne's jumps into food truck space

August 27, 2013

Auntie Anne's new food trucks have made their debut in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Gordonville, Pa. The company built the food trucks to capitalize on the mobile…

QSRs playing catch up to hot fast casual segment

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry, Colorado is a hotbed for these brands. Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is…