Auntie Anne's franchisee drives sales with electric car

The vehicle is used to deliver freshly made products to busy spots in a local shopping outlet.

Sandwich doing well against gloomy backdrop

Segment's value positioning and offerings' flexibility spur growth.

Captain D's, Domino's refuse separate cease and desist orders

Despite letters from Red Lobster, Subway, brands continue to run comparison ad campaigns. 

QSRs learn lessons from building green

McDonald's, Subway and Dunkin' Donuts face the challenges of LEED-certified construction projects.

QSRs explore catering

Subway leads efforts with large orders, party trays.

QSRs adopt fast casual lessons

Upscale décor, menu translate to better sales.

QSRs caught in the crisis

Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.

QSRs bank on beverages

Specialty drinks add up to higher checks as beverage sales soar.

Marketing in a downturn economy

Staying top of mind to capture consumer dollars is more important than ever.

Overcoming food-safety fears

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Food-safety issues an operator or manager can control can make a big difference.

Burger toppings take a twist

As customers search for unique tastes, restaurants create new topping combinations to satisfy them.

LTOs leave permanent impression

Well-researched limited-time offers can pay off in the form of higher revenue, increased traffic and core menu additions.

Bigger burgers beef up business

Burger sizes and prices are changing the quick-serve landscape.

Beyond burgers

Quick-service restaurants expand their menus to increase customer interest, but there could be a downside.

Commentary: NFL and college football equals big-time sales

Are you targeting football fans? You should be.  

Arby's is thinking chicken

Chain became the first in the QSR segment to reach "natural" audience. Marketing campaign takes a stab at McDonald's and Wendy's.

Kiosks give SubWorks a boost in sales

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

C-store concept has seen a 149-percent increase in sales since integrating touchscreen ordering kiosks.

Store size: Bigger isn't always better

In an age of colossal steaks, cavernous SUVs and four-person families nesting in 6,000 square-foot mini-mansions, some believe bigger is better. But in the day…

The health insurance headache

Rising health insurance costs are hitting operators where it hurts—in the wallet. Learn how you can implement a cost-effective plan for your operation.

QSRs attract gamers

Burger King and McDonald's deploy effective advertisements in video games.