Starbucks tops social media paid advertising

November 19, 2021

Starbucks' paid ad campaigns are the top paid share-of-voice, defined by the percentage of sponsored impressions on social media, according to a study by…

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.

Wendy's to use recycled plastic cups in 2022

October 20, 2021

To help advance the goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its customer-facing packaging by 2026, Wendy's is collaborating with packaging and plastics industry…

Wendy's offers guarantee on latest fries

October 13, 2021

Wendy's is so sure customers will love their newest fries that it's offering a guarantee on thee Hot & Crispy Fries, according a company press release.

Wendy's partners with Google Cloud

October 12, 2021

Wendy's and Google Cloud are partnering to enhance Wendy's restaurant experience and unlock new customer, restaurant, and employee experiences through…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Wendy's kicks off football season with breakfast sandwich promo

September 9, 2021

Wendy's is offering breakfast sandwiches for $1.99 to kick off the football season.

Wendy’s children’s books return for annual fundraiser

September 8, 2021

Wendy's is celebrating the return of its Boo! Books to benefit children in foster care. The books are $1 and include five coupons for free Jr. Frosty treats…

Wendy's introduces Big Bacon Cheddar Burger

August 31, 2021

Wendy's has launched a Big Bacon Cheddar Burger, the third addition to its "Made to Crave" line-up this year.

Wendy's rolling out a crispier fry

August 30, 2021

In the post COVID-era, when food is traveling farther than ever, Wendy's is revamping its french fries to feature a crispier finish, according to a CNN…

Wendy's pledges more than $275K to worldwide organizations

August 27, 2021

The Wendy's Company is pledging nearly $280,000 in charitable donations to a variety of organizations worldwide that align with Wendy's core categories of…

QSR market to hit $577B by 2028

August 20, 2021

The quick service market is estimated to reach $577.71 billion by 2028, according to a Market Research Future research report.

Taco John’s expanding with largest Wendy’s franchisee group

August 19, 2021

Taco John's has inked its biggest area development to date in a deal with the Meritage Hospitality Group, the largest Wendy's franchisee.

Wendy's signs deal to open 700 delivery kitchens

August 13, 2021

The Wendy's Company and Reef, a mobility, logistics hubs and kitchens operator, have signed a development deal to open and operate 700 delivery kitchens over…

Wendy's keeps the spice alive with sauce debut, BOGO offer

August 6, 2021

Wendy's is bringing the heat and cementing its status as the "Queen of Spice" with a new sauce option and two offers for customers.

Popeyes nugget launch today: Will the chicken-crazed behave this time?

Referring to its new chicken nuggets as something akin to bite-sized bits of its wildly popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes launches the menu additions today…

Wendy's lets the ghosts out early this year

July 20, 2021

A lot of the talk around the limited-service sector might be about ghost kitchens these days, but at Wendy's it's the infamous ghost pepper that has their…

Popeyes nudges chicken sandwich wars into new territory with 'nuggets'

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

The brand that fired the opening salvo in the chicken sandwich wars, Popeyes, is returning to the firing line on July 27 to engage its competitors in a new…

Wendy's giving away burgers, fries over next week

July 7, 2021

Wendy's is in a generous mood this July, with offers for both a free burger on Thursday, July 8, and free large fries on July 13, according to an email from…

Wendy's rolls out black bean burger

June 24, 2021

Wendy's is adding a spicy black bean burger to its menus in three cities, including its homebase of Columbus, Ohio, as well as nearby Pittsburgh…