Report: China's QSR sector to see big changes

July 2, 2018

A new ResearchAndMarkets.com's report on the Chinese fast food market through 2022 shows this restaurant sector will grow due to: 

Jimboy's Taco to open flagship location

June 29, 2018

Jimboy's Tacos is opening its Southern California flagship location in Huntington Beach on Monday, according to a company press release. 

Are you an invisible QSR? The new requirements of online search

Yext Head of Industry for Food Service gives QSRs advice on how to make your brand show up for potential customers in these days of voice and image searches…

Taco Bueno names HR chief

June 28, 2018

Taco Bueno appointed Mary Ellen Mullins as its chief of human resources for Taco Bueno, a news release said. She will oversee talent acquisition, employee…

Taco Bell signs global master franchisees in Brazil, Spain

June 28, 2018

Taco Bell has signed its first master franchise agreements with Sforza Holding Group in São Paulo, Brazil, and Casual Brands Group in Spain, making the two…

Fast food pizza drives QSR customer satisfaction gains

Fast food pizza brands are making customers very happy this year and that's helping to  push the whole QSR category up a notch in its measurement of customer…

Dunkin' Donuts does 'sweet' fries with brown-sugar cold brew

June 28, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts is betting that a sweet version of the French fry will take U.S. customers by storm, launching Donut Fries July 2 as an LTO following a…

Krystal's CMO launches millennial-centered ad campaign

June 28, 2018

The Krystal Company recently hired the former global marketing vice president at Moe's Southwest Grill, Dominic Losacco, to refresh the brand and launch a new…

QSR brands have new kitchen leasing option

June 28, 2018

Restaurateurs have a new way to access kitchen equipment. Welbilt, a global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, has launched a leasing program to…

Growing restaurant beverage trend demands brands rethink sweeteners

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Natural and healthful sourcing is hugely in demand for today's restaurateurs. Why then do so few brands offer naturally sourced lower-calorie sweeteners…

Church's Chicken LTO basked in booze, black pepper

June 26, 2018

Church's Chicken has launched a spicy, boozy LTO dubbed Bourbon Black Pepper Smokehouse Chicken, available through July 29. 

LivePepper partners with EPOS for QSR delivery power-punch

June 25, 2018

The online ordering solution provider that chains like KFC, Pizza Hut and Papa John's use internationally has integrated with EPOS provider, 3S POS, to give…

8 important reasons QSR leaders need a kiosk strategy

A good deal of data suggests kiosks help boost QSR business, so it makes sense to develop a kiosk strategy for your quick-serve brand, if you haven't already…

Caterers can make $6 for every dollar invested in food waste

Restaurant brands with large catering arms would do themselves a favor by cutting food waste, according to a news report that found that every $1 invested in…

Why food allergen programs are like rocket fuel for customer loyalty

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…

Gluten-free certification awarded to Freshly

June 22, 2018

The Gluten Intolerance Group, a gluten-free product and service certifier, has named Freshly as the first fresh-prepared, meal-delivery company to earn its…

Johns Hopkins business study reveals ways to amp up promos

Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School has released a study showing that restaurants and other retailers can employ specific actions to get the most…

Russian leader calls Burger King ad creators "hellish people of the fast-food chain"

June 22, 2018

A Russian social media advertisement placed by Burger King that has since made global news evoked an apology from the brand this week. In the promotion, the…

Brusters names franchising chief, continues expansion

June 22, 2018

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has named Kim Ellis as its vice president of franchise development, a news release said.

Taco John's returns to Ogallala, Nebraska

June 22, 2018

Taco John's is opening Monday in Ogallala, Nebraska, under the guidance of three of the city's natives, a news release said.