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…

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

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…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut name new CEOs

July 26, 2019

Former adidas Group North America President Mark King will take the reins as Taco Bell CEO, and Yum sister brand, Pizza Hut, has promoted its U.S. President…

Tim Hortons cracks open a new QSR plant product: 'eggs'

July 26, 2019

Tim Hortons has cracked into a whole new type of fast food offering, announcing this week that it is the first major QSR to offer plant-based eggs as a test at…

FDA warns restaurants on using Mexican company's fresh basil

July 26, 2019

Federal, state and local food safety officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses potentially linked to fresh basil exported by…

McDonald's says menu deals, promotions pushed Q2 results above predictions

July 26, 2019

If those golden arches seem to be glowing a little brighter as you pass by your neighborhood McDonald's, it could be the brand's second quarter financials…

Baskin-Robbins carves a scoop out of plant-based QSR action

July 25, 2019

Baskin-Robbins has scooped out a place in the QSR world's move to accommodate plant-based preferring customers by today announcing two non-dairy flavors…

Jack's opens in time for school year in Troy, Alabama

July 25, 2019

Alabama-based chain, Jack's, will open a new story in Troy, Alabama July 29 at 1250 U.S. Highway 231 bright and early at 5 a.m. The chain's Five Days of Jack's…

Friendly's launches more functional, rewarding loyalty app

July 25, 2019

Friendly's launched what it said is an improved loyalty program this week called the BFF Club to give patrons timely promotion updates, as well as information…

Del Taco becomes a 'senior' at 55

July 25, 2019

Del Taco's can officially join AARP and proclaim itself a "senior," having turned 55 this year and to mark the momentous birthday, the mostly West Coast brand…

Toast acquires HR/payroll software provider

July 24, 2019

Toast Inc., a restaurant management platform, has acquired StratEx, a provider of HR and payroll software for restaurants, according to a press release.

FetchRev debuts additional language support, signs multi-year licensing deal

July 24, 2019

Automated marketing platform, FetchRev, is expanding its global footprint beyond North America with new language support, privacy capabilities and…

Popeyes announces plan to open more than 1,500 locations in China

July 24, 2019

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. announced today a plan to open more than 1,500 restaurants in China over the next 10 years. The franchise  has more than 3,10…