Jack in the Box ponders sale, other options

December 17, 2018

Jack in the Box Inc. said its board and management team are working with advisers to consider ways to increase the chain's value, including actions like a sale…

QSR Chop Stop to open 16 more stores in 3 states

December 17, 2018

California-based QSR chopped salad concept, Chop Stop, recently signed 16 franchise agreements in three states, marking the chain's first franchises in Texas…

Auntie Anne's president on 'twisting' with the turns in QSR snack trade

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

Host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Kiosk Marketplace Editor Elliot Maras about the industry fallout after the McDonald's contaminated kiosk…

FDA finds a source of e coli-tainted romaine

December 14, 2018

One farm's water reservoir has been pinpointed as a primary source of the e.coli that tainted romaine lettuce and prompted the FDA to virtually halt all sales…

Lavu’s easy to use bar POS is a perfect fit for Growler USA

Lavu’s POS for bars is a mobile point-of-sale that provides ease-of-use, fast training, streamlined operations, and on-the-go reporting. The customizable menu…

Waitr buying Bite Squad for $321M

December 13, 2018

Waitr Holdings Inc., a restaurant platform for online ordering and on-demand food delivery, is acquiring Bite Squad, an online restaurant food delivery…

Taco Bell launching revamped $1-$5 menu

December 13, 2018

Taco Bell is doubling down on its value focus, by launching a revamped and unified Cravings Value Menu with all items in the $1 to $5 range. The menu launches…

KFC says 'throw another (fried chicken-scented) log on the fire'

December 13, 2018

Yes, you read that headline right, Kentucky Fried Chicken has partnered with Enviro-Log to offer firelogs that emanate the scent of the Colonel's fried…

Your Pie, Starbird, Blazing Onion founders spell out brands' top kitchen equipment demands

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

What does today's QSR want in the equipment used in their increasingly "open" kitchen concepts? A trio of restaurant concept founders took to the stage at…

Wendy's commits to beef program furthering 'responsible' antibiotic use

December 12, 2018

Wendy's has become the first restaurant chain to partner with the animal care  and sustainability program, Progressive Beef, beginning in 2019, with at least…

Ritual launches business app

December 12, 2018

Order ahead app, Ritual, has launched Ritual for Business in the U.S., which the company said was created to help businesses attract and keep talent by…

Charlotte Hardee's settles Hep A class action

December 11, 2018

A class action lawsuit against a Charlotte, North Carolina Hardee's outlet has been reached, after the filing around incidents of alleged Hepatitis A exposure…

Dunkin' gives Girl Scout cookie-lovers something to 'dunk in'

December 11, 2018

It's December  and you know what that means, right? The Girl Scout cookies are coming, of course, and in just a few weeks. In tribute to that fact, Dunkin' is…

Del Tacos' expands veggie-based tacos test

December 11, 2018

Del Taco will expand its vegetable-based Beyond Tacos test to San Diego on Dec. 13 at 16 locations in that city, as well as five stores in Los Angeles,…

Los Angeles Dunkin' promotion puts Starbucks in the crosshairs

December 11, 2018

It's no secret that Greater Los Angeles is one heated QSR market, so it might be little surprising that Dunkin' is resorting to some pretty tricky tactics to…

McDonald's pledges to address antibiotics in beef by 2021

December 11, 2018

McDonald's said today it will address antibiotics use in its beef supply chain by 2021, according to the National Resources Defense Council. Next year it will…

Great guest engagement: Ask and ye shall receive

by Robert Whitehead — Director Retail & Hospitality Technology, Softtek Integrations

Customer insight makes the restaurant world go 'round because it gives QSR brands a critical competitive advantage. And while many brand leaders may think…

Dunkin' Brands replaces Nigel Travis as senior international VP

December 10, 2018

Dunkin' and  Baskin-Robbins' parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has named John Varughese to the role of senior vice president, international. He replaces Nigel…

El Pollo Loco opens Eastvale, California unit

December 7, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its newest restaurant on Limonite Avenue in Eastvale, California, marking the chain's 29th unit in Riverside County, a news release…

Urban Bricks founder on taking a pizza brand beyond the pie

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

Host & QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual editor, Cherryh Cansler, about Euromonitor's latest restaurant trend data. The spotlight interview…