Taco Bell intros new, 11-item Dollar Cravings menu

August 18, 2014

Starting today, Taco Bell will help its customers to be "ballers on a budget" with the launch of its Dollar Cravings menu, which offers 11 "craveable…

Wild Wing Cafe names Tom Lewison Chief Executive Officer

August 15, 2014

Wild Wing Café recently announced the appointment of Tom Lewison to the role of chief executive officer (CEO).

Arby's redefines target audience after year-long review

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain has ramped up the number of new products in test four-fold in the past four years.

California legislature passes bill making it harder to terminate franchising agreements

August 15, 2014

The California legislature approved a law Aug. 8 that will make it harder for franchisors to terminate franchising agreements with franchisees, according to…

Tim Hortons launches first new coffee blend in its history

August 15, 2014

Tim Hortons announced the launch of its new Dark Roast coffee on Aug. 15, marking the first time in the company's 50-year history that an alternate blend is…

Taco John's launches 'Unwrap the Original' rebranding campaign

August 15, 2014

Taco John's recently launched a new tagline, advertising campaign and website urging customers to "Unwrap the Original."

Food Hall by Villa opens at Arizona Mills

August 15, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced the grand opening of its "Food Hall by Villa" at Arizona Mills on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip makes Arkansas debut in The Mall at Turtle Creek

August 15, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has opened its first store in Arkansas, at the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro.

Dunkin' Donuts introduces new Colombian packaged coffee

August 14, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts introduced its new Colombian Packaged Coffee today, the brand's first-ever single-origin packaged coffee.

The consumer experience evolution

Order-ahead solutions, like mobile/online ordering, are boosting restaurants' average checks by 15-plus percent.

Wendy's releases final #PretzelLoveSongs Music Video

August 14, 2014

Wendy's made the return of the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger permanent today, announcing its addition to the menu as "Combo No. 11" in a dance-pop anthem inspired…

Customers not 'Satisfried' with Burger King's lower-calorie fries

August 14, 2014

About two-thirds of Burger King Worldwide Inc. stores in the U.S. and Canada are phasing out Satisfries, the restaurant chain's lower-calorie alternative…

Doing digital signage right

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The retail food industry depends on suggestive selling and upselling, according to restaurant franchisee and digital signage provider Ernest Koury, and when…

RMD Technologies teams with Verizon for new 'smart' temperature monitoring technology

August 14, 2014

RMD Technologies, LCC recently launched the D-Mometer and TAM Network, a "machine-to-machine" (M2M) solution that provides businesses and consumers real-time…

Webinar on beacons, geofencing now available

August 13, 2014

The free webinar Using Beacon Technology and Geofencing In Your Restaurant sponsored by Splick.it and hosted by FastCasual.com earlier this week is now…

National Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase

August 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…

Oregon Chai launches new spiced chai concentrate

August 13, 2014

Oregan Chai announced the introduction of new Oregon Chai Spiced concentrates for foodservice.

Does China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.

Consumer traffic, unit growth low in 2014

August 13, 2014

Quick service restaurants grew units to 337,667, up 2 percent, and unit counts for full service restaurants, which include casual dining, midscale/family…

Cousins Subs introduces e-gift cards

August 13, 2014

Cousins Subs announced today the availability of e-gift cards and web cards. These virtual gift cards can be sent via email and are redeemable for in-store and…