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.

Investors are lovin’ it: McDonald’s Q2 net income up 15%

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Europe, McCafe offerings boost company's results.

McDonald’s 2012 Olympic plans include its largest unit in the world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Details announced today about chain's new program to encourage children's nutrition and activity.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new international design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New elements include LCD menu screens, lounge-style seating and new dessert display cases.

Arby’s sale official; Wendy’s now ‘The Wendy’s Company’

July 4, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. on terms previously announced to a buyer formed by…

Pop life: Doc Popcorn embarks upon aggressive expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The kettle corn concept now has almost 30 units and more than 100 in development.

In-store TV, Wi-Fi coming soon to Taco Bell

June 29, 2011

Taco Bell Corp. has signed a long-term agreement with Indoor Direct Inc., owner of The Restaurant Entertainment Network, to install an in-store television…

Burger King Canada opens three new 20/20 locations

June 29, 2011

As part of Burger King's expansion plan, Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has announced the grand opening of three new restaurants at the Highway 40…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Profile: Subway’s original employee now a multi-unit operator

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dick Pilchen created the chain's logo and color scheme, as well as many unusual marketing campaigns.

Florida Sonic offers beer and wine

June 26, 2011

A Sonic Drive-In in Homestead, Fla., will soon be the only restaurant in the 3,500-unit chain to serve beer and wine. According to the Miami Herald, Homestead…

Sarku Japan debuts new freestanding concept

June 23, 2011

Sarku Japan continues its ambitious domestic expansion plan with the opening of its new, freestanding concept in Capitol Heights, Md.

Revisiting Restaurant 101: Three basics that’ll make you pay attention again

by Rob Connelly

Our industry is experiencing a renewed emphasis on the core principles of business, likely due to the high volume, high turnover nature of the QSR category.

Apple's innovations can be translated to restaurant industry

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Have you ever walked into an Apple Computer retail store and noted all of the ways the company has revolutionized customer service, and achieved $5,914 sales…