Next in McDonald's pipeline: Egg white McMuffins

March 14, 2013

McDonald's will introduce a lower-calorie twist on its classic Egg McMuffin on April 22. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Egg White Delight features egg…

El Pollo Loco names VPs of supply chain, development

March 14, 2013

El Pollo Loco announced today the appointment of Richard Pineda as vice president of supply chain management and Jeff Little as vice president of development…

MonkeyMedia Software launches Catering Institute for restaurant operators

March 14, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for restaurant operators, has announced the launch of its MMS Catering Institute — an education…

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

Cinnabon adds Oreo mint-flavored drink

March 14, 2013

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Cinnabon Inc. has introduced a new minty treat — the Oreo Mint Chillatta. The new specialty beverage is available now at…

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical making solid gains

March 14, 2013

Less than a year since its spin-off from Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., Fiesta Restaurant Group is celebrating record gains as one of the fastest-growing…

STRATACACHE hits 50k digital menu board milestone

March 14, 2013

Dayton, Ohio-based STRATACACHE, a provider of scalable digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, recently announced…

Yum! Brands CEO: Innovation and value necessary for today's economy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Novak says the two biggest risks in the food business today are food safety and social media.

Wendy's continues to support coffee program despite breakfast pullback

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CFO says QSR space is more competitive than ever this year.

Survey: Restaurant operators' priority is improving guest satisfaction

March 13, 2013

A new survey titled "Strategies for Workforce Management in Dining," commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Gatepoint Research, a subsidiary of…

Independent delivery service brings QSR food to the people

March 13, 2013

A new food delivery service is bringing McDonald's and Taco Bell orders to residents of Gainesville, Fla.

Tim Hortons upgrades its bacon

March 13, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is now offering new Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon, available on any breakfast or lunch sandwich.

KFC adds gravy to dipping sauce lineup

March 13, 2013

KFC has added its signature gravy to the lineup of dipping sauces for its Original Recipe Bites introduced in the summer.

Rita's Italian Ice introduces mobile loyalty app

March 13, 2013

In celebration of its 21st Annual First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway, set for March 20, Rita's Italian Ice has unveiled a new mobile loyalty application…

Dunkin' CFO: Beverages are the 'holy grail' of profitability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company is currently working on a mobile loyalty program to launch this year.

Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.

Domino’s Australia backlash proves social media puts customers in control

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Old marketing strategies in new media don’t work, so it's best to "launch modestly."

White Castle testing composting program

March 12, 2013

White Castle has started a pilot program in its hometown of Columbus, Ohio, that composts all food and paper scraps. According to the Columbus Dispatch, the…

Global restaurant traffic down, but spending up

March 12, 2013

The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…

QSRs add direct customer feedback tool

March 12, 2013

DTT has introduced a new customer feedback tool, SCREAM, that is accessible through DTT's enterprise portal, MyDTT. The new took allows restaurant operators to…