Rising food costs: The late night exchange

“Pizza, pizza, pizza! Everyday it’s pizza! I get so tired of the pizza that I eat for free as a benefit of working here. So, with a little ingenuity, our late…

Create low calorie dishes with these 12 tips

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?

Drive-thru only for new Chick-fil-A

January 27, 2011

It's estimated that at least three-fourths of quick-service business is generated at the drive-thru. That's enough to inspire the newest Chick-fil-A unit…

Yum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings

January 27, 2011

The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…

Gone fishin': El Pollo Loco introduces fish tacos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 27, 2011

El Pollo Loco will add fish tacos to its lineup this weekend. The new menu item will come in two varieties: Classic Baja and Spicy Avocado. They will be…

McDonald's adds board member, global CBO

January 27, 2011

McDonald's Corp. has named Don Thompson, president and chief operating officer, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11

January 27, 2011

A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.

Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs

January 27, 2011

In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…

Want cheese fries? Order your own

January 27, 2011

Canadians can now experience the world of self-service when they visit A&W restaurants in Ontario, Vancouver and Calgary.

NRA offering POS informational kit

January 26, 2011

In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…

Wendy's headed to Argentina

January 26, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…

Post spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood

January 26, 2011

Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…

Houstonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark

January 26, 2011

Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…

Dunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals

January 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.

Baskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation

January 25, 2011

Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.

Carl's Jr. wraps it up

January 25, 2011

Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…

Dunkin' Brands, McDonald's enlist in Climate Corps

January 25, 2011

Dunkin' Brands and McDonald's have enrolled in the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program for 2011.

Dunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai

January 25, 2011

Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

NRA adds to its board of directors

January 24, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.