French-based QSR to expand halal-only chain

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August 31, 2010

A French quick-service chain, Quick, announced it will almost triple its line of halal hamburger restaurants because sales have doubled.

Jack in the Box adds pastrami to line of grilled sandwiches

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August 30, 2010

Jack in the Box announced today the addition of a new grilled sandwich to its Artisan Bread lineup. The new Pastrami Grilled Sandwich is made with hot…

Subway recognizes franchisees and developers

August 25, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain has named seven franchisees as recipients of its 2010 Franchisee of the Year awards, and three members of its development community…

Utah town sued for blocking Subway franchise

August 19, 2010

Town officials in Springdale, Utah refused to grant a fire inspection that would clear the way for a Subway franchise to open, claiming the restaurant would…

Subway presents Sustainability Awards to vendors

August 17, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain recently presented Sustainability Awards to vendor partners Pactiv's PWP Industries of Vernon, Calif.; Matosantos Commercial Corp.

Subway gets playful with new marketing effort

August 15, 2010

Subway restaurants today launched a marketing alliance with Sony Computer Entertainment America that will offer customers the opportunity to win Playstation…

Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall

August 11, 2010

Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking…

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.

Subway implements Online B2B Marketplace

August 5, 2010

Subway restaurant chain has implemented the MarketPlace365 virtual tradeshow platform with more than 100 food, beverage and service providers participating.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. continues revenue growth

August 5, 2010

Nathan's Famous, Inc. reported another net income increase in the first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year ending June 27. Net income increased by 6.2 percent…

Arby's moves forward on international growth

August 3, 2010

The Wendy's/Arby's Group has announced plans to move forward on its international expansion.

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…

Subway adds 1,000 new stores throughout the world

July 26, 2010

With the halfway mark of 2010 coming and going, the Subway restaurant chain has 1,000 reasons to be excited. The chain announced in a press release that it has…

Top 10 food product innovation workshop requests

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What new food and beverage product innovation workshops would research chefs and food technologists most like to attend?

Arby's joins the app-mosphere

July 19, 2010

Arby's, which was later than most quick-service restaurants in joining the social media atmosphere, has since jumped into the digital age with both feet. On…

Blimpie introduces lighter menu

July 19, 2010

Blimpie has introduced its new menu line, "The Lighter Stuff," encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. The menu became available in all participating Blimpie…

Mr. Goodcents, Grandy's parent each name new CEO

July 12, 2010

Two regional chains — sandwich brand Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas and chicken brand Grandy's — have named new chief executives this week, each pulling in…

Calif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law

July 8, 2010

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…

Illinois Subway stores struggle to regain trust after salmonella outbreak

July 5, 2010

The nearly 50 Subway stores in central and northern Illinois that were part of an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella are struggling to win customers back…

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…