Complete Collection of Web Exclusives Articles
- How Truett Cathy Did It - The founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A talks with QSR about his newest book. By Jamie Hartford
- Texting Success - Subway's mobile marketing is paying off in Seattle and Buffalo. By Jamie Hartford
- The Gift of Grub - Quick-serves surge in popularity during the holiday season. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- Life After Vegan - The founder of the Mr. Goodburgers animal-free burger chain is reentering the restaurant game with four new concepts. By Jamie Hartford
- A Second Offering - After releasing strong first-quarter numbers, Burger King is experiencing a 23 million-share offering by shareholders. By Blair Chancey
- 65 Percent of Fast Food Restaurants Report Increased Employment in Q4 - Despite a labor shortage and looming unemployment rate, turnover and recruiting problems are slowly subsiding. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- Dunkin’ Donuts Facing Racial Discrimination Allegations - Minority franchisees in New York say the chain is trying to unfairly shut them down. By Jamie Hartford
- Kernels, Custard, and Nerds - Ex-Krispy Kreme executive and wife start quirky quick-serve concepts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- Heavyweight Challenger - What does McDonald's entrance into the specialty coffee market mean for Starbucks and the rest of the café concepts? By Jamie Hartford
- Reporter Launches Fish Taco Campaign - An appeal to readers sparks a cult following and generates brand recognition for California quick-serve concept. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- California Restaurants Await Governors Decision on Menu Labeling Bill - California could become the first state to require chains to include calories on menus. By Jamie Hartford
- Bans and Limits Proposed on Quick-Serves - Health concerns, land use, and village charm cited in plans for South Los Angeles and Ogunquit, Maine. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- Burger King to Debut Branded Snacks - A licensing agreement with The Inventure Group will put the snacks in retail outlets this fall. By Jamie Hartford
- Competitors Converge on Georgias Chicken Chains - Bojangles and El Pollo Loco move forward with aggressive expansion plans for Georgia. By Mark A. DeSorbo
- The China Effect - China’s recent manufacturing mishaps have put the nation on everybody’s radar, including quick-service operators. By Fred Minnick
- McDonald’s Tests Flavored
Beverages, Shots - Hoping to take a bigger sip of the beverage sales, McDonald’s considers flavored drinks, a market led by competitor Sonic. By Fred Minnick
- High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Next Trans
Fats? - Critics say the sweetener acts like a drug and are pushing to ban the substance. Scientists, however, argue there’s no research to substantiate those claims. by Fred Minnick
- Chipotle Keeps Sizzling - Coming off a second quarter that had 11.6 percent comp increases, Chipotle announces new ways to become even better—and more profitable. By Fred Minnick
- Marketing to Children - The Federal Trade Commission’s recent forum on food marketing found children’s health advocates questioning the motives of the fast-food industry. By Fred Minnick
- Vocal Quiznos Franchisees Claim New
Concerns - Board members of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association maintain Quiznos is considering an IPO. By Fred Minnick