A look at QSR August 2012 product launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken innovations were popular during the month.

Restaurant operator optimism slips

August 31, 2012

As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Report: Full-service restaurants fared better than limited-service in first part of 2012

August 31, 2012

Among 12 different types of restaurants tracked by marketing research firm CHD Expert during the first half of the year, full service family-style restaurants…

In-N-Out petitioned to offer veggie burger

August 31, 2012

Following a scandal involving animal welfare violations at a California slaughterhouse, Change.org has created a petition lobbying In-N-Out Burger to offer a…

A&W Canada raises record $1.25 million for MS Society

August 31, 2012

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced that its fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day, held Aug. 23, raised $1.25 million in support of the…

On deck at Taco Bell: Flamas and Cool Ranch Doritos tacos

August 31, 2012

Hoping to continue its momentum from the Doritos Locos Taco line, Taco Bell is currently testing new Doritos shell flavors -- Flamas and Cool Ranch. According…

LaMar's launches presidential election-themed donuts

August 31, 2012

LaMar's Donuts has launched the 2012 Presidential Donut Poll, a reprise of the 2008 (unscientific) survey in which customers were able to select from two…

Study: QSR lighting, music affect diner satisfaction

August 31, 2012

A new study published by Cornell University's Brian Wansink and Dr. Koert Van Ittersum examines the effects QSR atmospheres – particularly lighting and…

Checkers, Rally's up for sale by private equity owner

August 30, 2012

Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. could be up for sale by owner and private equity company Wellspring Capital Management. According to…

Krystal's mobile restaurant to support hurricane first responders

August 30, 2012

The Krystal Crave Cruiser is headed to Gulfport, Miss., to support first responders as they begin clean up efforts from Hurricane Isaac. This mobile restaurant…

California McDonald's mark Egg McMuffin's 40th birthday

August 30, 2012

The Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich is turning 40 and McDonald's of the Greater Bay Area, in California, is celebrating by hosting trivia promotions through…

Burger King promotes smoothies during Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2012

To help celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, Burger King Restaurants will offer the brand's new Real Fruit Smoothies for $1 from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.

Sonic celebrates back-to-school season with new menu items

August 30, 2012

Sonic Drive-In is declaring Sept. 4 National Back-to-School Day and is offering its entire lineup of breakfast burritos for half price all day. Additionally…

Del Taco signs 20-unit development agreement

August 30, 2012

Del Taco has completed a 20-unit development agreement with Larry Blumberg & Associates, a hospitality operator based in Dothan, Ala., that will take the…

Commentary: 5 ways to deal with negative online reviews

Negative online reviews don't have to kill a restaurant's reputation.

Jersey Mike's growing in Arizona, Michigan

August 30, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs is steadily expanding. Next month, the chain will open its 16th Phoenix-area restaurant and its second in Michigan. The Phoenix location is…

Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.

Canadian foodservice visits lead developed markets

August 29, 2012

Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…

Del Taco selects new agency of record

August 29, 2012

Del Taco has selected San Francisco-based agency Camp + King as its lead advertising agency of record. Camp + King will lead all strategic branding and…

Arby's launches new turkey roasters sandwiches

August 29, 2012

Arby's has introduced turkey roasters, sandwiches that feature oven-roasted turkey that is thinly sliced every day.