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…

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…