Jack in the Box rolls out Bonus Jack value combo meal

December 3, 2012

The Bonus Jack, a double-patty cheeseburger that made its debut in 1970, is back for a limited time at participating Jack in the Box locations. Jack in the Box…

McDonald's rolls out gesture-controlled digital games for kids

December 3, 2012

According to AVInteractive.com, quick-service behemoth McDonald's has deployed gesture-controlled digital signage technology into more than 150 of its key…

QSRs respond to a growing demand for ethnic cuisine

Limited-service restaurants are seeing success with ethnic concepts by touting freshness, quality and flavor, as well as small authentic cues that add…

New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.

Subway brings back $2 customer appreciation promotion

November 30, 2012

Throughout December, Subway will offer $2 cold cut combo or meatball marina 6-inch subs.

Dunkin' Donuts plans 12 airport locations in 2013

November 30, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has 12 new airport locations planned for 2013, including the brand's debut at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New…

Restaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales

November 30, 2012

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Sonic franchisee provides payroll cards to employees

November 30, 2012

TFG Card Solutions, a payroll card services provider, has partnered with The Wetsel Company, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, to provide payroll cards to employees…

Technomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013

November 30, 2012

Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:

TCBY plans franchisee training center, smoothie launch

November 30, 2012

TCBY has announced plans to open a new flagship store in Broomfield, Colo., which will also serve as the company's training center for its domestic and…

Convenience stores positioned for foodservice growth

November 30, 2012

According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…

Muslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident

November 30, 2012

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…

McDonald's named official sponsor of the NFL

November 30, 2012

McDonald's has been named the new Official Restaurant Sponsor of the NFL. As part of a multi-year agreement, McDonald's will become the presenting sponsor of…

Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate

November 29, 2012

Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.

$7 Coffee – Has Starbucks run out of ideas?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…

SCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity

November 29, 2012

SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…

KFC asks Facebook fans whether to add cookies to menu

November 29, 2012

KFC has introduced the Festive Feast, an eight-piece meal accompanied by a dozen chocolate chip cookies.

Jersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station

November 29, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…

Culver's launches holiday-themed photo sweepstakes

November 29, 2012

For the holiday season, Culver's is inviting guests to share photos of themselves with an elf for a chance to win a $25-, $50- or $100-Culver's gift card.

McDonald's adds delivery service in Japan

November 29, 2012

McDonald's is planning a national rollout of its McDelivery home delivery service in the Japanese market. According to Burger Business, the chain will also…