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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…
read nowKFC 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…
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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…
read nowWendy'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…
read nowRitual 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…
read nowCharlotte 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…
read nowDunkin' 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…
read nowDel 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,…
read nowLos 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…
read nowMcDonald'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…
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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…
read nowDunkin' 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…
read nowEl 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…
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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…
listen nowRoy Roger's promo puts the spurs to year-end sales
December 7, 2018
Roy Rogers is hoping to prod its end-of-year sales this year with its "12 Days of Roy's" promotion, Dec. 10-21, when the chain will offer food and beverage…
read nowGrubhub 2018 order data shows US love for plant-based food, chicken, spice
December 7, 2018
The major U.S. food-ordering and delivery hub, Grubhub, has released its ordering data-based "Year in Food" report derived from the content orders placed by…
read now$2.3 billion Sonic buy complete, Inspire now 5th largest US restaurant company
December 7, 2018
Inspire Brands Inc. has completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Sonic Corp., a news release said. With the acquisition of Sonic, Inspire now encompasses more…
read nowStudy: QSR gift cards redeemed most quickly
December 6, 2018
Digital guest experience platform, Paytronix Systems, Inc., today released its inaugural Gift Card Sales Report, using data from more than 190 restaurant…
read nowYum, McDonald's, Focus, Dunkin' CEOs among 35 honored for women's advancement
December 6, 2018
Gender equity group, Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF,) has named its list of top restaurant industry executive advocates for opportunities for women in their…
read now368 Arby's units change hands
December 6, 2018
Flynn Restaurant Group LP subsidiary, RB American Group Llc., has acquired 368 U.S. Arby's restaurants from US Beef, adding to the parent company's overall…
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