Canada's Pizza Pizza claims launch of '1st all plant-based pizza'

June 24, 2019

Canadian QSR and pizza chain, Pizza Pizza is bringing what it said is the first plant-based pizza to market starting today thanks to a partnership with the…

Taco Bell to open reservations for its Palm Springs hotel

June 21, 2019

Taco Bell's recently announced foray into resort operation will officially open for reservations at 1 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 27, though the first…

Beware the orange dust-cloud: KFC takes Cheetos sandwich nationwide

June 21, 2019

For as long as there have been Cheetos, it's very likely there have been diners putting them into sandwiches to add a little cheese and, of course, orange…

Taco Bell turns menu towards vegetables, away from vegetable-based 'meat'

June 20, 2019

Despite its longtime reputation as a vegetarian and vegan-friendly fast food brand, Taco Bell told CNBC that it's not ready to dive into the meatless protein…

Subway India menu rolls in new wraps

June 20, 2019

Subway India has added loaded Signature Wraps with either multigrain or spinach tortillas as permanent menu items in the country. The wraps double the protein…

In-N-Out, Raising Cane's, Chick-fil-A CEOs on GlassDoor's Employees' Choice Top 100 list

June 20, 2019

Three fast food CEOs made the list of Glassdoor's 2019 Employees' Choice Top 100 CEOs, including In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder at the No. 3 spot, with a 99…

Largest McDonald's franchisee names new CEO, COO

June 19, 2019

The world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee by sales and locations, Arcos Dorados based in Latin America and the Caribbean, said its board named…

Leading Canadian Burger King, Pizza Hut franchisee names CEO

June 19, 2019

Major Canadian Burger King and Pizza Hut franchisee, The Redberry Group, has named former Recipe Unlimited Corp. and Boston Pizza executive, Ken Otto, as its…

Federal class-action alleges Wendy's restricts late-night access for visually impaired

June 19, 2019

Wendy's was named in a federal accessibility class action lawsuit filed in Chicago on June 14 over the ease of access people with impaired vision have with the…

Del Taco adds 2 plant-based dishes nationwide

June 19, 2019

Mexican QSR, Del Taco, said today it is adding two new plant-based entrée items, using products from Beyond Meat at it 580-plus locations. The new items…

DQ, Culver's dip into something cold, creamy for summer

June 18, 2019

Two brands that capitalize on creamy frozen dessert offerings are making hay while the sun shines and the consumers yearn for something cold and sweet. The…

On its 100th birthday, A&W pays tribute to soldiers who helped it grow

June 18, 2019

Lexington, Kentucky-based A&W Restaurants celebrates its centennial this Thursday, June 20 and is pulling out all the stops to raise the public's knowledge…

Edo Japan opens 1st Ottawa store as part of eastern expansion

June 18, 2019

The popular Canadian QSR, Edo Japan, is adding to its 136-plus store system with the brand's first restaurant in Ottawa, scheduled to open June 24, a news…

Former PF Chang's CMO moves into same role at Checkers, Rally's

June 18, 2019

A multi-brand marketing veteran and former P.F. Chang's CMO, Dwayne Chambers, has been named to the CMO's spot at Checkers and Rally's, a news release said. 

Jack in the Box pushes forward with nearly $1.5B in refinancing plans

June 17, 2019

Jack in the Box Inc. said it will complete refinancing of its existing senior credit facility with a new securitized financing facility in order to pay down…

Door-delivered Dunkin' now an NYC reality

June 17, 2019

Dunkin' and Grubhub have partnered on the doughnut chain's new Dunkin' Delivers service, with a New York city kick-off involving more than 400 Dunkin' store's…

Is Amazon already back in the food delivery game?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 14, 2019

Although Amazon announced earlier this week that it was closing its 4-year-old Amazon Restaurants delivery service, it's not quite out of the food delivery…

KFC UK debuts meatless 'chicken' burger June 17, still no meatless plans for US

June 14, 2019

In the United Kingdom, KFC is launching a meat-free version of its crispy "chicken" burger, as an LTO starting Monday, June 17, as confirmed by KFC U.S. CEO…

Church's reported to be seeking possible sale

June 13, 2019

The company that bought Church's Chicken about 10 years ago, FFL, is now considering a possible sale of the QSR, according to Bloomberg, which attributed the…

Inspire Brands names chief development, supply officers

June 13, 2019

Inspire Brands this week named two industry veterans to oversee development and supply chain functions at the multi-brand limited service restaurant concern…