Burger King debuts in Sri Lanka

January 2, 2014

Earlier this week, Burger King Worldwide Inc. announced the opening of three restaurants in Sri Lanka by the brand's new master franchisee, Softlogic…

Higher beef prices, mobile ordering on the menu for 2014

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Expect a moderate sales growth rate this year.

Auntie Anne's opens 400th international unit

December 31, 2013

Auntie Anne's Pretzels recently reached a company milestone with the opening of its 400th international location, according to a company press release. The…

El Pollo Loco marks New Year's with 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu

December 31, 2013

El Pollo Loco has unveiled a new lineup of entrées, called the 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu. According to a news release, each entrée features under 50…

Whataburger brings back Monterey Melt burger as permanent item

December 31, 2013

Whataburger's Monterey Melt burger, which was introduced earlier this year for a limited time, has returned to the menu and is now listed as an "All-Time…

Del Taco rolls out lower-fat turkey tacos

December 31, 2013

Del Taco will launch turkey tacos on Jan. 2. According to a company news release, the introduction will mark the first time a Mexican QSR has offered ground…

Popeyes introduces Bayou Buffalo Wicked Chicken

December 30, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has brought back a signature LTO with a kick. The new Bayou Buffalo Wicked Chicken features the flavor of Buffalo wings and is…

Taco John's shifts marketing to snack menu

December 30, 2013

Taco John's today is launching a new marketing campaign to promote its TJ Baja Boneless Wings and Mexi Rolls. The campaign includes the tagline "Mex. Match.

Tim Hortons reportedly planning India presence

December 30, 2013

Tim Hortons is reportedly eyeing entry into the India market. According to 4-traders.com, the Canadian-based chain is currently searching for a franchisee…

Carl's Jr. plans 'major' Seattle expansion

December 30, 2013

Carl's Jr. announced plans to expand to the Pacific Northwest. According to a news release, parent company CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. has signed two…

Wendy's divests 49 more restaurants

December 30, 2013

The Wendy's Company has sold 30 Austin, Texas- and 19 Sacramento, Calif.-area restaurants, in separate transactions. According to a news release, with the…

Jack in the Box adds egg white option to breakfast

December 30, 2013

Jack in the Box has introduced the new egg white and turkey breakfast sandwich, just in time for the New Year. The new sandwich is prepared with egg whites…

Burger King rebrands value menu to 'King Deals'

December 30, 2013

Burger King is introducing its new King Deals Value Menu, including new Rodeo Sandwiches with the Rodeo Crispy Chicken and the Rodeo Burger for $1 each.

Maintaining menu relevance in the New Year

Exposure to ethnic menu items and ingredients will drive growth in awareness and enthusiasm of new cuisines.

Burger King opens in East Timor

December 27, 2013

Burger King Worldwide this week announced that its first international burger restaurant in Timor-Leste is now open at Timor Plaza. Fast Food Timor Lda, owned…

Roark Capital acquires CKE

December 26, 2013

Roark Capital Group announced today that an affiliate has acquired a majority stake in CKE Inc., including 3,413 restaurants in 42 states and 30 foreign…

McDonald's shuts down employee website

December 26, 2013

McDonald's has shut down its internal employee resource website, according to CNN, which reported this morning that the site had featured a "tip" advising…

KFC franchisee settles religious discrimination suit

December 24, 2013

A KFC franchisee in Laurinburg, N.C., will pay $40,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit that was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…

Long John Silver's plans menu revamp in 2014

December 24, 2013

Long John Silver's will roll out new menu items and bring back signature favorites in 2014. According to Louisville Business First, the menu revival is part of…

Burger King picks Horizon Media as agency

December 24, 2013

Burger King has moved its North American media duties to Horizon Media. The incumbent was Starcom, who was not part of the review, according to Media Post.