Custom(er) made: Some QSRs getting their guests involved in menu creations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By now, most quick-service chains have used social media to engage with their fans. Some have gone a step further with the outlet, facilitating consumer…

Most Toilets Flush in E Flat

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

This was the statement my son greeted me with as I came home from work one Friday afternoon. Most dads would expect a familiar word like “Hello” or the ever…

Driving innovation through international inspiration

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Have you ever felt you have depleted your creativity of new food and beverage product ideas? Or your performance review is coming up in 6 months, and you’re…

Dunkin' Brands creates new IT-focused position

August 19, 2010

Dunkin Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Ken Chaisson as its newly-created vice president of IT, retail technology…

Utah town sued for blocking Subway franchise

August 19, 2010

Town officials in Springdale, Utah refused to grant a fire inspection that would clear the way for a Subway franchise to open, claiming the restaurant would…

Quail Digital launches flexible headset system

August 19, 2010

Quail Digital has introduced the Q-Pro Series 5 headset, a drive-thru system that does not require a belt pack or cabling. The wireless set includes integral…

Sarku Japan prepares for ambitious domestic and international growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No need to dedicate an entire evening to hibachi-grill entertainment, or your entire week’s budget to a fancy sushi joint. If you’re craving Japanese cuisine…

Popeye's taps BrandIndex to gauge consumer perception

August 18, 2010

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has signed an agreement with BrandIndex, the daily consumer perception service of international market research firm YouGov.

AFC Enterprises reports 6 percent profit

August 18, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the umbrella company of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, has reported a same-store boost in the second quarter 2010, which ended July 11. Much…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee gets bolder

August 18, 2010

The J.M. Smucker Company has introduced dozens of products to its repertoire, including Dunkin' Donuts' bolder "Dunkin' Turbo" coffee.

Northwest Dairy Queen supplier recalls milk and juice products

August 18, 2010

Umpqua Dairy, based out of Roseburg, Oregon, has recalled its milk and juice products after an outbreak of salmonella was traced back to the company.

McDonald's Corp. builds capital to support China growth

August 18, 2010

McDonald's Corporation is the first non-financial foreign company to implement a yuan-dominated bond in Hong Kong. The company announced today that is has…

Church's Chicken requests a serenade

August 18, 2010

Calling all singer/songwriters: Church's Chicken wants to hear your lyrics about its new Spicier Spicy Chicken. The new item, introduced earlier this month…

Trio ready to Americanize crepes

BannaStrow’s brand moves forward on development plans.

Kentucky Fried Milestone: Original Recipe turns 70

August 17, 2010

Colonel Sanders' iconic Original Recipe, with 11 herbs and spices, was created in 1940. KFC marked the 70th anniversary milestone Tuesday by cooking a world…

Taco Bell faces another salmonella lawsuit

August 17, 2010

An Ohio resident has filed a second food poisoning lawsuit against Yum! Brands after falling ill with Salmonella after eating at Taco Bell.

Subway presents Sustainability Awards to vendors

August 17, 2010

The Subway restaurant chain recently presented Sustainability Awards to vendor partners Pactiv's PWP Industries of Vernon, Calif.; Matosantos Commercial Corp.

U-Swirl expanding to Arizona

August 17, 2010

U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt Cafe will expand to the desert this fall. Healthy Fast Food, Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International, Inc., announced that an area…

Burger King streamlines advertising message

August 17, 2010

Burger King has begun consolidating its major advertising projects in order to provide a consistent message across all demographics.   According to the Austin…

Trio ready to Americanize crepes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

BannaStrow’s brand moves forward on development plans.