The Roti-Broiler - A rare new grilling equipment innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What is a Roti-Broiler? Where did it come from? How does it work? How can it benefit my restaurant menu? Who invented it? And why is it Innovative?

Consumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs

January 18, 2011

As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in…

FOCUS Brands names Gary Bales chief concept officer

January 18, 2011

FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced that Gary Bales has been named chief concept officer in addition to his role as president of Carvel. Bales will now oversee…

Regional McDonald’s Co-op taps Riester marketing firm

January 18, 2011

The California Central Coast McDonald’s Advertising Co-op has named Riester as its full-service marketing firm.

Interim El Pollo Loco CEO gets permanent nod

January 18, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. has named Steve Sather as its president and CEO. He has been serving in both roles on an interim basis since September, when his predecessor…

McDonald’s UK goes contactless

January 18, 2011

McDonald’s U.K. is ready to make no-contact. The chain is set to roll out contactless card payments in all 1,200 units by this summer, according to Marketing…

ParTech’s president passes away

January 17, 2011

Ed Soladay, president of ParTech Inc., PAR Technology Corporation’s largest wholly owned subsidiary, has died unexpectedly.

McDonald’s plans to double Korean presence

January 17, 2011

McDonald’s Korea plans to double its units throughout the country within the next five years.

New to the Marble Slab menu: Tiramisu ice cream

January 17, 2011

If Cupid has a dessert preference, it is probably Tiramisu. Marble Slab Creamery is celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving away a free sample of its new…

Yum! Brands selling Long John Silver's, A&W

January 17, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has announced that it is planning to sell its Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food brands, and is actively…

Cold Stone introduces Yogurt Bar

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 16, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery is embracing the yogurt craze. The ice cream giant is rolling out a new yogurt concept that will be incorporated into existing stores…

Yum! extends Kentucky Derby partnership

January 16, 2011

Yum! Brands has extended its partnership with Churchill Downs Inc. to continue as presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby.

Spicy nuggets next for Chick-fil-A?

January 16, 2011

Chick-fil-A has been playing with fire as of late – launching a new spicy chicken sandwich and, more recently, a spicy chicken biscuit as part of its breakfast…

Dairy Queen simplifies PCI compliance

January 16, 2011

Dairy Queen Corporation has teamed up with SecureConnect to release new customized packages designed to address PCI requirements – and simplify the compliance…

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. to open Souplantation Express

January 13, 2011

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. will open its first quick-serve restaurant, Souplantation Express, Jan. 17 in Carlsbad, Calif.

A&W connects with Packers receiver Greg Jennings

January 13, 2011

To celebrate the National Football League playoffs, Green Bay Packers wide receiver and playoff team captain Greg Jennings and A&W Restaurants have teamed…

AHA calls on food industry for salt reduction

January 13, 2011

The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a…

Humane Society honors QSR chains

January 13, 2011

The Humane Society of the United States has given its inaugural Corporate Progress Award to Burger King Corp. in recognition of its work to improve the welfare…

Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal

In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment (with a quick-service price-point), Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her…

BK- No king of coffee, but not the jester

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With the QSR coffee race well underway, and McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts jockeying for the top spot, Burger King could be considered a dark horse.