FBI investigating incidents of QSR phone-in vandalism

July 13, 2009

QSRweb.com has reported on incidents of phone-in vandalism at quick-serve restaurants, including a KFC in New Hampshire and a Whataburger in New Mexico.

Subway thinks fresh with online entertainment site

The brand's Fit to Boom site targets baby boomers with a focus on health and life changes.

Subway debuts Michael Phelps ads

July 9, 2009

BrandWeek: Subway ads featuring Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps debuted during prime-time programming July 5. Phelps had lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg…

Arby's launches Roastburger mobile coupon campaign

July 8, 2009

ATLANTA — To celebrate the arrival of its new BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, Arby's today will offer it for free with purchase of any size drink. On July 9…

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.

Subway partners with National Geographic Kids

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — National Geographic Kids magazine has collaborated with Subway restaurants for The Subway Kids Taste for Adventure campaign, the company has…

NexCen Brands adds franchise Web portal

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the launch of its NexCen Franchise Portal, a new Web site for prospective entrepreneurs interested in securing a…

Arby's adds BBQ flavor to Roastburger lineup

July 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's has introduced its new summer-inspired BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, the company has announced. The BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger features…

Subway launches Fuze iced tea in U.S. restaurants

July 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has introduced the freshly brewed refreshment of Fuze iced tea to its nearly 22,500 restaurants throughout the United…

Nathan's Famous among IgoUgo's top hot dog places

June 30, 2009

NEW YORK — IgoUgo, an online travel community whose members share firsthand travel experiences, has released the list of the 10 Best Places for Wieners this…

Atlanta-based QSRs outline R&D trends

June 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The directors of test kitchens for several Atlanta-based quick-service brands have shared upcoming trends in menu items. Trends…

Arby's franchisee finds ROI in energy management system

June 25, 2009

The Arizona Republic: An Arby's restaurant franchisee has saved as much as $800 a month per location in energy costs with Web-based thermostat controls.   FX…

Soldier sues Subway over loss of franchise

June 21, 2009

The Dallas Morning News: A former U.S. Army Reservist is suing Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants while he was serving…

Wendy's prices private offering

June 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…

Wendy's/Arby's signs int'l dual-branded franchise agreement

June 15, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. and Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group have signed an agreement to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in…

Sale of NF Roasters boosts Nathan's Famous annual net

June 11, 2009

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported its sixth consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations for its fiscal year…

Former Papa John's president joins Miami Subs Pizza & Grill

June 10, 2009

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dan Holland, a former president of pizza chain Papa John's, has joined Miami Subs Pizza & Grill as director of global franchising…

Wendy's/Arby's announces $550M private offering to repay debt

June 10, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (to be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC), has…

NAD supports Subway's challenge of Domino's taste test claim

June 7, 2009

NEW YORK — The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended Domino's modify or discontinue certain advertising…

Tulsa Arby's installs self-ordering kiosks

June 4, 2009

SAN DIEGO — EMN8 Inc., a developer of consumer self-service order and payment systems for quick service restaurants, has announced its partnership with the…