Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.

Podcast: Chick-fil-A just one example of brands becoming more political

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Retail experts weigh in on social media's influence on companies' political transparency.

National Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China

August 3, 2012

National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…

Rita's Italian Ice launches Secret Flavor Facebook contest

August 3, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a Secret Flavor Ice and a Secret Flavor Facebook sweepstakes at outlets across the country. Beginning today and running…

Wendy's participates in California Strawberry Commission workshop

August 3, 2012

Last week, the California Strawberry Commission hosted a culinary workshop for select restaurant chain corporate chefs, menu developers and buyers. The…

Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins featured at AMA Pro Superbike event

August 3, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are teaming up with M1 PowerSports to bring AMA Pro Superbike racing back to South Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway from…

Checker's, Rally's introduce Fry Lover's Burger

August 3, 2012

Earlier this week, Rally's and Checker's introduced a hamburger topped with french fries.

Three Benefits of Digital Menu Boards

ROI, enhancing the customer experience and sales analytics all make a case for deployment.

Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields record sales

August 2, 2012

Wednesday's Chick-fil-A "Appreciation Day" set a single-day sales record at the Atlanta-based chain. The event, the brainchild of former presidential candidate…

QSR giants accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys

August 2, 2012

McDonald's, Burger King and KFC are among the quick-service chains accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys.

Good Times promoting tourism in wildfire-affected Colorado

August 2, 2012

Golden, Colo.-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. has partnered with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and other Colorado Springs, Colo.-area attractions to promote the…

Nearly 90 percent of chain restaurants listed on Foursquare

August 2, 2012

Restaurant Sciences, a provider of restaurant industry information and analytics, released Foursquare statistics from its Restaurant Internet Marketing Study…

Wendy's names Wi-Fi service provider

August 2, 2012

Boingo Wireless Inc. has announced that it has been selected by The Wendy's Company to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at participating Wendy's company…

Kitchens With Confidence partners with Allergy Eats

August 2, 2012

Kitchens with Confidence, an international food training organization based in Northern Colorado, has teamed up with Boston-based AllergyEats, which…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit agreement in Alabama

August 2, 2012

Continuing with its ambitious domestic expansion plan, Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with two franchise…

Star of the High Desert Finds an HR Oasis

Star of the High Desert, Inc. and Wiles’ Restaurants, Inc. operating 26 Carl’s Jr. franchise restaurants in Southern California, East-­?Central California, and…

Online-To-offline loyalty program closes $3M Series A investment round

August 1, 2012

Plink, an online-to-offline loyalty program that rewards members for dining and shopping, has closed a $3 million Series A round of funding from Grotech…

Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields big turnouts, some protests

August 1, 2012

Chick-fil-A's "Appreciation Day," the brainchild of former presidential candidate and television talk show host Mike Huckabee, is well underway today.

Menu, marketing overhauls boost Burger King profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Second quarter yields positive sales, international momentum.

This Olympian doesn’t want to be on a Wheaties box

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.