Burger King launches nationwide Impossible Whopper LTO, as plant-burger wars heat up

August 1, 2019

Burger King said today it's launching an LTO nationwide of its Impossible Whopper, beginning Aug. 8. The news comes on the heels of yesterday's news that OSI…

Dunkin' credits espresso, power menu sales with Q2 earnings boost

August 1, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands turned in Q2 adjusted earnings that beat analysts' expectations, though the company's ice cream-related…

Yum sails through Q2 with sparkling performance that beats predictions

August 1, 2019

Multi-brand QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, reported equally powerful Q2 system sales growth of 10% with same-store sales and GAAP operating profit both up 5% and…

Taco Bell to cut antibiotics in beef by 25%

July 31, 2019

Taco Bell has committed to reduce antibiotics important to human health in its beef supply chain by 25% by 2025. Effective across the U.S. and Canada, this…

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…