Boston, Florida Dunkin' Donuts testing gluten-free donuts

December 31, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is testing a gluten-free donut product in its Boston and South Florida markets, according to investorplace.com, which reported that the chain is…

Single-serve coffee generates readers' interest in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR segment was busy this year with menu rollouts and creative marketing campaigns.

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Restaurants should look to mobile payments for competitive edge

December 28, 2012

Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…

Yogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu

December 28, 2012

Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…

Burger King maps out aggressive Central American growth strategy

December 28, 2012

Burger King Worldwide Inc. today announced that it has entered into a multi-country master franchise joint venture agreement with BEBOCA Ltd. in Central…

McDonald's set to launch Fish McBites nationally

December 28, 2012

McDonald's announced its intention to launch Fish McBites nationally via its Twitter page earlier this week. The product has been in test since early 2012 in…

7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment

December 28, 2012

C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…

Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

What is the role of fanatical, cult-like menu items in QSR segment?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cult-like food products drive brand value as the enormous consumer base recognizes and assigns value to the new product developed by a particular company.

QSRs finish the year strong with menu rollouts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to Technomic research, November has the highest percentage of new product launches.

Research group names food waste consciousness as top 2013 trend

December 27, 2012

The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected…

Burger King franchisee settles racial discrimination suit

December 27, 2012

Fast Food Enterprises #3, a Burger King franchisee, has settled a federal lawsuit brought forth by a black customer who claimed a white employee in the…

QSRs close out the year by adding to menus

Quick-service restaurants were busy introducing limited-time offers throughout November and December. According to Technomic, November has the most new item…

Commentary: Visual content tops 2013 restaurant marketing trends

Cause marketing is also a major focus for brand differentiation, as customers seek out establishments that help the community.

Seafood concept operator plans 'dozens' of NY locations

December 26, 2012

A limited-service seafood concept called Boneheads is planning to open "dozens" of units in the New York market. According to the New York Daily News, the…

Dairy Queen woos chocoholics with January Blizzard

December 26, 2012

Dairy Queen has announced its January Blizzard of the Month flavor — Chocolate Candy Shop.

Burger King returns to France after 15 years

December 26, 2012

Burger King has returned to the French market for the first time since 1997. According to the Associated Press, the brand opened a restaurant over the weekend…

Ronald McDonald House Charities names new CEO

December 26, 2012

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Global Board of Trustees elected J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, senior vice president of McDonald's Global Corporate Social…