Sonic LTO Patty Melt returns

December 29, 2021

Sonic Drive-In has reintroduced its classic Patty Melt, while supplies last, according to a press release.

Jimmy John's, Dunkin' exec revealing strategy behind self-service technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

During a keynote address, Raghu Sagi, the chief information officer at inspire Brands, which owns Arby's, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In…

QSR brand ad spend jumps in 2021

October 27, 2021

QSR brands are spending an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, an 18% increase over 2020, according to a iSpot.tv report.

Sonic Drive-In combines 2 menu items for LTO burger

August 31, 2021

Sonic Drive-In is combining two of its classic menu items to create a limited time burger called the Sonic Grilled Cheese Burger.

Dunkin', Sonic making progress with sustainable egg sourcing

August 12, 2021

Dunkin' and Sonic, part of the Inspire Brands portfolio, are continuing to make positive progress when it comes to sourcing of cage-free eggs.

Edible signs on licensing agency for product category expansion

July 13, 2021

Edible said Brand Central will now serve as its licensing agency to bring the company's products into new product categories, according to a news release.

Sonic asks food hackers to make its menu with competition's food

June 21, 2021

This week, Sonic has challenged a trio of TikTok food hackers to create the drive-in's menu items, only using ingredients from competing fast-food or…

Why buying cars, cruising with pets are a QSR's best friends

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Dig deep enough into QSR data and you can discover some pretty interesting and sometimes quirky things about people who patronize fast food establishments.

Sonic shows its bubbly side in latest LTO

June 2, 2021

Sonic's newest beverage offerings look a lot like the popular bubble or boba tea drinks initially introduced in Taiwan, but the similarities stop there. In…

Sonic, Church's let loose a pair of chicken LTOs

May 28, 2021

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, two QSRs are hoping to tempt business with a pair of chicken LTOs, each with its own distinct personality, including…

A frank talk with Yum's recently retired CEO enthralls in 'Rebounding on Steroids' webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Greg Creed led the QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, for five years and developed some very definite views on what works and what doesn't when it comes to restaurant…

Sonic set to soup up its ranks with 20K hires

April 7, 2021

Right on the heels of mass hiring efforts announced at Taco Bell and Firehouse Subs, Sonic Drive-In and its franchisees said the brand now has an estimated…

Sonic burger 'pumps up the jam'

March 29, 2021

Sonic Drive-In has introduced a burger that relies on sweet and savory jam for much of its flavor, along with an abiding faith in Americans' love for all…

Sonic swag fits states' personalities to a 'T'

March 24, 2021

Though QSR chains strive for consistency of product and service regardless of location, Sonic Drive-In's latest merchandise selection celebrates the rich…

What's behind the Great QSR Store Reface

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

No need to tell Americans change is afoot as all they need do is take a look at some of their favorite local drive-thrus. But the changes happening in QSR…

How fried chicken is laying 'golden eggs' across US

Wanna know what fried chicken brand got the most store visits in 2020? Read on.

2021 'Year of the Chicken' continues with KFC US sandwich launch

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

KFC is putting its claws into the ring (along with some pickles) in the battle for supremacy in the fabled chicken sandwich wars.

Sonic LTO 'shakes' up espresso-lovers

November 3, 2020

Sonic is hitting the nation's super-sized contingent of espresso and sweets lovers with a double-whammy this month with Espresso Shakes LTO. The super-charged…

Sonic offers … (wait for it) … ice

September 15, 2020

Sonic Drive-In has gained some notoriety in the annals of QSR-dom for its ice and now the brand is launching a campaign that ventures to ask, "How much will…

Suspended dining areas, triple drive-thru lanes move into Burger King next year

Burger King just landed a whopper of a store redesign that it said will begin being built next year.