Weighting it out: Americans ordering healthier items

November 29, 2010

Restaurants have certainly taken a fair share of the blame for our expanding waistlines, and politicians have called for some accountability with the impending…

Quiznos teams up with OfficeMax for the holidays

November 28, 2010

Still shopping for the best, post-Black Friday holiday discounts? Quiznos and OfficeMax have partnered up to offer deals through Dec. 4.

Subway announces contest winner

November 23, 2010

The results are in for the Subway Fresh Artists competition, which launched in September. The winning band, Stars Go Dim, will get the opportunity to open for…

Subway CDO to go undercover

November 16, 2010

Subway's chief development officer Don Fertman is about to go incognito to get a pulse on the chain's day-to-day operations. Fertman will appear on CBS…

Quiznos names head of operations

November 15, 2010

Former franchisee Michael Roper has been named chief operating officer of Quiznos worldwide. Roper has worked with the Quiznos brand for almost 12 years…

Loyalty app launched for Hardee's, Carl's Jr.

November 10, 2010

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Hardees and Carl's Jr., has added a new mobile app to its loyalty program. This is the first quick-service mobile app that…

Arby's opens unit at Ft. Bliss

November 4, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, has opened its first Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) unit at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Subway honors employees at annual luncheon

November 2, 2010

Subway World Headquarters recently honored employees and executives at the company’s annual anniversary luncheon, which took place at Alderio's Restaurant in…

Quiznos expands to Kuwait

November 2, 2010

Customers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Quiznos' toasty subs thanks to the company's latest master franchise agreement. Plans are calling for 15 new…

Subway opens 500 units during 3Q

October 31, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain had a busy third quarter. From July 1 through Sept. 30, more than 500 new units opened up in 45 countries, 42 U.S. states…

Call it a comeback: The return of the McRib

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If any quick-service menu item could come back to life as a rock star, it would be the McDonald's McRib sandwich.

Quiznos Canada names new president

October 27, 2010

Robb Chase has been named president of Quiznos operations in Canada. Chase has prior restaurant experience leading companies such as PepsiCo and Papa John's…

Canadians craving the Double Down

October 27, 2010

Since the Double Down debuted in Canada on Oct. 18, it has thus far sold more than 350,000 sandwiches, making it the best-selling item in KFC Canada…

Double Down flies into Canada

October 6, 2010

Canadians will soon be able to experience the Double Down. Starting Oct. 18, and for a limited time, KFC Canada will sell the bunless sandwich in 729 Canadian…

Bojangles brings back smoked sausage biscuits

September 27, 2010

As temperatures start to fall, Bojangles World Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits is warming things up with the re-introduction of the smoked sausage biscuit.

Arby's wants your feedback

September 23, 2010

Arby's has incorporated a customer feedback survey on its website, www.arbys.com/survey, to gauge customer's dining experiences at the restaurant.

Subway launches new music competition

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September 22, 2010

Subway restaurants and Clear Channel Radio have announced a new nationwide competition for music artists and bands. The competition, "Subway Fresh Artists,…

Quiznos signs South American franchise agreement

September 22, 2010

Quiznos will bring its toasty subs to Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's recently signed master franchise agreement.

Turkish ministry files complaint over Burger King meat contamination

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September 21, 2010

Investigations continue in Turkey of alleged claims that the country's Burger King chain sold 160,000 salmonella and listeria-contaminated hamburger patties.

Maine franchisee earns Subway's President's Award

September 19, 2010

Loren Goodridge has been named recipient of the 2010 Subway President's Award.