Indy KFC earns LEED Gold certification

September 19, 2011

A KFC restaurant in Indianapolis has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC's rating system for…

Culver's opens new green prototype restaurant

September 18, 2011

Culver's new restaurant in West Baraboo, Wisc., is the company's first focusing on energy efficiency and is in line to become one of Wisconsin's first…

SSP America debuts new mobile brand

September 13, 2011

SSP America, a foodservice operator in travel locations such as airports and shopping malls throughout the country, is adding a food truck to its portfolio.

Overweight man sues White Castle for discrimination

September 12, 2011

A 6-foot, 290-pound New York man has sued White Castle for discrimination, claiming the chain's booths were too small to fit his large frame.

Wendy's testing store designs that 'push the envelope'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

42-year-old company's four modern prototypes focus on food, heritage.

Food truck segment speeding up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2011

The food truck has been gaining momentum since 2008, with some predicting a short-lived heyday. That has certainly not been the case, as new research by the…

McDonald's Canada undergoing $1 billion makeover

September 7, 2011

McDonald's Canada is investing about $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company's 44-year Canadian history.

CKE Restaurants adds payment management system for remodels

September 1, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has implemented Textura Corporations Construction Payment Management (CPM) system to…

Tasti D-Lite signs 104 development agreements

September 1, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Fla., several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites…

It is easy, being green: Tips to make a restaurant eco-friendlier

Customers not only prefer restaurants that embrace eco-friendly elements, they're also starting to expect such efforts.

Subway opens five new green restaurants

August 31, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened five new "eco restaurants." The new units are each designed with green aspects to reduce energy, water and waste…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In a break from tradition, 55-year old chain expands in metropolitan markets.

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's combined into one concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery are being combined into one concept. The new model will remain under the Marble Slab Creamery name…

Chick-fil-A plans new Express location

August 22, 2011

For the first time in Omaha, Neb., Chick-fil-A will be available to the public with a new Express location in the lobby of the Mutual of Omaha Bank Building on…

Burger King net, revenue drop; international sales ignite

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 11, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. reported its second quarter 2011 results Aug. 11, which included a net income drop to $42.8 million, compared to net income of $49.…

Wendy’s sales up in the midst of menu, store updates

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 10, 2011

First earnings report post-Arby's sale yields favorable results.

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

Righting the ship: With Captain D’s new leadership team in place, focus shifts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO Phil Greifeld discusses plans for new equipment, products, branding and design.