El Pollo Loco adds new logo, old favorites

March 13, 2018

El Pollo Loco has a new logo but is also reaching into the past to bring back a longtime menu favorite — tostadas.The company said the logo change marks "the…

Pizza executive takes operations lead at Jimboy's Tacos

March 13, 2018

Former Chicago Fire Pizza Operations Vice President Todd Swiderski will fill the operations director post at Jimboy's Tacos, bringing more than 25 years of…

Taco Bell's bell-ringer: Nacho fries biggest launch yet

March 13, 2018

If Taco Bell's bell rang, it would certainly be clanging away now over what the brand said is its most successful menu item launch to date: January's…

International DQ moves HQ

March 12, 2018

International Dairy Queen Inc. is moving its Minnesota-based franchisee support center from Edina to Bloomington early next year, a news release said.

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal for Kansas City, Missouri, region

March 12, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit deal that will bring three new stores to an area southeast of greater Kansas City, Missouri. Development plans are…

QSRs must know ups 'n downs of apps to adapt

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Like all technology, restaurant app development grows exponentially. But consumers' demands of those apps grows at least as quickly, with diners always…

Women in the Lead: 4 QSR leaders improving the industry

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sage words from four female QSR leaders in the wake of Thursday's International Women's Day event, including leaders from Checkers & Rally's, Cousins Subs…

Jamba Juice using tech to help manage costs of doing business

Susan Taylor, director of franchise operations at Jamba Juice,

Chick-fil-A among new Silicon Valley airport brands

March 9, 2018

Chick-fil-A and The Great American Bagel are among five new brands that Silicon Valley air travelers will soon have to choose from as they travel through…

KFC UK returns to previous logistics vendor after chicken delivery debacle

March 9, 2018

Less than a month after a supply chain snafu that left KFC U.K. stores short of chicken, KFC has returned to its previous logistics company, Bidvest, the…

Dairy Queen kicks off spring with free cone day

March 9, 2018

The coming of warmer weather makes ice cream-centered QSRs like Dairy Queen very happy, and the chain is sharing its joy with customers on March 20 — the first…

NRA puts Coca-Cola leader in development, industry relations post

March 8, 2018

The National Restaurant Association has appointed retired Coca-Cola Company executive Roy Jackson as executive vice president of development and industry…

Welbilt engineer wins Women in Manufacturing STEP ahead award

March 8, 2018

Restaurant equipment maker Welbilt Inc. has announced that Manufacturing Engineering Manager Lynn Graykowski will receive the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead…

Bojangles' makes move to capture Pi Day action

March 8, 2018

Pi Day, March 14 (3.14 being the first three numerals in Pi), has become a hugely popular "marketing holiday" for pizza chains, but now QSR Bojangles' is…

4 QSR marketing tactics to take on the Gen Z challenge

When it comes to the 22 and under set, QSR marketers have their work cut out for them.

El Pollo Loco presses 'go' on delivery for 280 stores

March 7, 2018

El Pollo Loco is now offering delivery from more than 280 locations after choosing DoorDash as its exclusive partner last September. Customers can now order…

Arby's puts 3 sandwich 'legends' on menu

March 7, 2018

Arby's is ushering in a new line of "sandwich legends" that includes the brand's take on the Miami Cuban, Texas brisket and New York Reuben, highlighting the…

Industry heavy-hitters join leadership team at Kitchen United

March 6, 2018

Kitchen United — an on-demand startup spun out of the holding company behind Cali Group's Miso Robotics and the first application of facial recognition tech…

Sonic does lower-cal cheeseburger

March 6, 2018

Sonic has introduced a new lower-calorie cheeseburger as part of its Signature Slingers, which start at under 350 calories each at a $1.99 price…

Chick-fil-A ushers in spring with 4th Icedream blend LTO

March 6, 2018

Chick-fil-A is betting on cool and creamy again this spring with a new seasonal offering that blends the brand's vanilla "Icedream" and orange juice into a…