Burger King puts 'rocket fuel' into RBI Q2 sales

August 2, 2019

Three-brand powerhouse, Restaurant Brands International beat analysts predictions on its Q2 performance thanks largely to sales at its Burger King brand, which…

From Whole Foods to invasive catfish, Farm Burger is making its mark

Not every limited-service brand has gone for a spin-off of the Impossible Burger or its meatless cousin, the Beyond Burger. Farm Burger concocted their own…

Square sells Caviar food-ordering platform to DoorDash for $410M

August 2, 2019

DoorDash is buying food-ordering platform Caviar from Square for $410 million in cash and DoorDash Inc. preferred stock. 

Burger King launches nationwide Impossible Whopper LTO, as plant-burger wars heat up

August 1, 2019

Burger King said today it's launching an LTO nationwide of its Impossible Whopper, beginning Aug. 8. The news comes on the heels of yesterday's news that OSI…

Dunkin' credits espresso, power menu sales with Q2 earnings boost

August 1, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands turned in Q2 adjusted earnings that beat analysts' expectations, though the company's ice cream-related…

Yum sails through Q2 with sparkling performance that beats predictions

August 1, 2019

Multi-brand QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, reported equally powerful Q2 system sales growth of 10% with same-store sales and GAAP operating profit both up 5% and…

Taco Bell to cut antibiotics in beef by 25%

July 31, 2019

Taco Bell has committed to reduce antibiotics important to human health in its beef supply chain by 25% by 2025. Effective across the U.S. and Canada, this…

6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.

Blocking 'fake,' unsafe foods with blockchain

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

From fake honeybee honey to food safety issues, QSRs need an ally in their fight against potentially brand-busting threats. Enter blockchain, a supply chain's…

Yum China Q2 revenues up, margins down

July 31, 2019

Yum China second-quarter financials indicated the brand grew revenues 3% or 10% in constant currencies, while total system sales grew 10% year over year…

Carl's Jr intros avocado cheeseburger this National Avocado Day

July 31, 2019

Carl's Jr. is ushering in this National Avocado Day in style with a new guacamole double cheeseburger as the brand's latest "Charbroiled Double Deal." The…

Impossible Foods partners with key McDonald's beef supplier to boost production

July 31, 2019

Starting next month, Impossible Foods will begin producing its flagship product, the Impossible Burger, with food producer, OSI Group, which is also one of…

Beyond Meat reports strong second quarter

July 30, 2019

Beyond Meat, Inc., a provider of plant-based meat, reported net revenues increased 287%, gross profit jumped 33.8% as a percentage of net revenues while net…

Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, Krispy Kreme lead study's best QSR rankings

A 2019 QSR study culled from the responses of more than 7,600 consumers kept favored West Coast brand, In-N-Out at the top of the nation's burger brands.

Del Taco Q2 results show value in 'value' menus, expanded delivery

July 30, 2019

Though net income dropped at Mexican-American QSR, Del Taco during the quarter ending June 18, systemwide comp sales grew 2.2% along with 3.1% growth in…

Kona Ice hits 1,200-truck mark

July 30, 2019

Northern Kentucky-based Kona Ice said it recently reached a milestone at the end of its second quarter when it hit a total of 1,200 trucks nationwide selling…

White Castle partners with Uber Eats, celebrates 'Harold & Kumar' anniversary

July 30, 2019

White Castle today said Uber Eats will now take orders and deliver the brand's food to residents around more than 330 of its nearly 400 locations, nationally.

Shift4Payments names DoorDash as launch partner for third-party software marketplace

July 29, 2019

Is your QSR's digital path diverting business to third parties?

by Jackie Berg — mArketing director, olo

Digital presence is everything today, but too many QSRs are unwittingly diverting sales to third-parties thanks to a cluttered digital path that drags the…

Bojangles' spreads Southern roots on thick with pimento cheese LTO

July 29, 2019

That staple of Southern lunchboxes — pimento cheese — is making a rare first fast food appearance this summer when North Carolina-based QSR, Bojangles' debuts…