Hardee's plays chicken

September 6, 2010

The Hardee's restaurant chain is testing three new varieties of a chicken tender wrap line, including buttermilk ranch, honey mustard and Sweet Baby Ray's…

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

NYC Whopper Bar introducing pizza burger in September

August 16, 2010

Burger King Corp. has announced that its flagship Whopper Bar in New York City's Times Square will introduce the NY pizza burger in early September.

Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth

July 29, 2010

When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he outlined an extensive overhaul plan to rebound negative sales at…

Taco Bueno expands franchise opportunities

July 20, 2010

Those searching for a good franchise opportunity might want to consider Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P. The 43-year-old Tex-Mex chain is expanding its franchise…

TCBY introduces new brand identity and store design

July 18, 2010

TCBY is shifting its focus to help consumers discern what it calls "healthy truths." TCBY will introduce a new brand identity and a modern store design in its…

Marble Slab launches new prototype

Marble Slab Creamery has completed the last component in its rebranding strategy with the development of a new prototype. The reimaged stores are intended to…

Taco John’s prototype has bikers, pedestrians in mind

July 14, 2010

A heavy trend in the quick-service restaurant industry is reimaging. McDonald's has been working on modernizing its indoor atmosphere for about four years and…

Krispy Kreme opens two more neighborhood shops

July 11, 2010

Krispy Kreme is moving forward with its expansion strategy of opening its smaller neighborhood shops with two new stores. Earlier this month, the company…

GE Capital finances Sacramento Taco Bell franchise improvements

July 6, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has announced it is providing $9 million in financing for D. G. Smith Enterprises Inc., a Taco Bell franchisee based in…

Wendy's/Arby's Group plans to re-enter Japan with co-branded stores

June 30, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., plans to re-enter the Japanese market and is looking for operators. WAI is…

Burger King plans to complete breakfast revamp in Q4

June 24, 2010

Burger King is pinning its hopes on its breakfast program, with the remainder of the lin'es new offerings to launch later this year, the company announced at a…

Burger King plans to complete breakfast revamp in Q4

June 24, 2010

Burger King is pinning its hopes on its breakfast program, with the remainder of its new offerings to launch later this year, the company announced at a Nasdaq…

First GAC, Pretzelmaker stand-alone retail kiosks open

June 14, 2010

The first stand-alone retail vending kiosks for Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened in Destin, Fla. Both brands are managed by NexCen Franchise…

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…

First GAC, Pretzelmaker stand-alone retail kiosks open

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June 14, 2010

The first stand-alone retail vending kiosks for Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened in Destin, Fla. Both brands are managed by NexCen Franchise…

Burger King opens first energy-efficient store in Germany

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June 14, 2010

Burger King Corp. has unveiled its first energy-efficient Burger King restaurant, located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in…