Ukrainian QSRs cut hygiene and food-quality corners to save money

October 19, 2006

The Post: As Ukraine's restaurant business increasingly consolidates, the Ukrainian QSRs leave hungry and hurrying patrons with a narrow selection to choose…

European educator pushes for fast-food ban at schools

October 15, 2006

The Guardian: A European educator is trying to ban students from eating fast-food at schools, and the public seems to overwhelmingly support the teacher's…

Fast-food growth in China helps potato farmers

October 12, 2006

Associated Press: The rapid growth of China's fast-food industry is boosting demand for frozen french fries and other processed potato products, helping to…

Arby's awards suppliers

October 12, 2006

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and its ARCOP purchasing and distribution arm honored three of its suppliers with Values Awards during its Worldwide…

Fast-food companies target toddlers, study says

October 9, 2006

CBC: A journal of Pediatrics study says fast-food companies are targeting toddlers with television programming.   Susan Connor, a research manager for…

Commentary: NFL and college football equals big-time sales

Are you targeting football fans? You should be.  

McDonald's Australia sets new labeling standards

September 26, 2006

Associated Press: McDonald's Australia is setting new standards for fast-food producers by increasing nutritional labeling on products with Percentage Daily…

McDonald's operator makes a splash with digital signage

Do colorful digital graphics enhance the in-store experience?

McDonald's to serve all-day breakfast

September 24, 2006

USA TODAY: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the QSR giant would take on breakfast-all-day kingpins Denny's and IHOP. McDonald's is the far-away…

Consumers underestimate calories in fast food

September 10, 2006

Associated Press: Most people underestimate the number of calories in fast-food meals — a big problem as portion sizes have ballooned, a new study shows.

Arby's names new chief marketing officer

September 10, 2006

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that Cheryl Barre has been named chief marketing officer for Arby's and president of Arby's Franchise…

'Super Size Me' effect on QSRs is over

August 28, 2006

The Guardian: Following 'Super Size Me,' it looked as if the fast-food giants were embracing healthy eating, with salads appearing on every menu. But that's…

QSRs strive to provide prompt drive-thru service

Improving drive-thru efficiency should be at the top of every operator's to do list. For years, it's been the breadwinner for the quick-service restaurant. But…

QSRs target the snack crowd

August 24, 2006

Palm Beach Post: Lunch is not just for lunch anymore. We've got Taco Bell pushing us to eat chalupas for the "fourth meal" of the day — the one that comes not…

Pillsbury exec to head Burger King EMEA

August 24, 2006

MIAMI — Peter Robinson, previously the president of Pillsbury USA and senior vice president of General Mills Inc., has joined Burger King Corp. as president…

The state of the Hot Dog Nation

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The top dog in ballpark food creates a stir in the QSR segment.

Obesity experts: Tax fast-food like cigarettes

August 20, 2006

The Sidney Morning Herald: Fast foods, processed snacks and sugary drinks should be taxed like tobacco and banned from schools and public institutions…

Wendy's to offer $2MM in game cards in Ohio State area

August 17, 2006

COLUMBAS, Ohio — GameWorks, owned by Sega Entertainment USA, has partnered with all central Ohio-area Wendy's locations to offer a free 30-minute video game…

Tribute Esther Snyder, In-N-Out co-founder, 86

The late restaurant chain president proved one person can make a difference.

McDonald's soft sales signal segment slowdown?

August 13, 2006

Houston Chronicle: Quick-service segment watchers are wondering whether McDonald's Corp.'s modest July same-store sales might be signaling an overall slowdown…