New product offers high pressure pasteurization

October 17, 2010

The Safe Pac Corporation has started to offer USDA and FDA-approved High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to packers, food processors and manufacturers on a…

Great American Cookies debuts pumpkin line

October 17, 2010

Great American Cookies today announced that the company is rolling out a new line of pumpkin specialty cookies just in time for fall. The pumpkin-shaped…

3G Capital closer to acquiring Burger King

October 17, 2010

The 40-day waiting period for Burger King to solicit other offers pending 3 Capital's proposed $3.26 billion buyout has expired, according to The Associated…

QSRs embracing nutritional transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 14, 2010

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently offered restaurants more time to comply with new healthcare stipulations that require…

Taco Bell super sizes its Chalupa

October 14, 2010

The latest contribution to over-the-top quick-service offerings comes courtesy of Taco Bell. The chain introduced an XXL-sized crispy Chalupa last week…

Sweet dreams with the Burger King

October 14, 2010

Burger King has introduced a new item that has nothing to do with flame-broiling. In an effort to promote its new breakfast line, the company is selling a…

Technomic: Dessert has been recession proof

October 14, 2010

Technomic's newest study finds that for the past three years more consumers have consistently eaten  dessert. Occupying the smallest portion of most restaurant…

Franchise Brands LLC to purchase Taco Del Mar

October 13, 2010

Milford, Conn.-based Franchise Brands LLC has successfully placed a bid to buy the rights to Taco Del Mar through a recent bankruptcy auction.

California McDonald's turns its Golden Arches green

October 13, 2010

McDonald's has shifted focus in the past couple of years to step up its environmentally-friendly efforts.

Dunkin' Donuts goes Pro

October 13, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts' opened its newest store at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday, making it the eighth unit for the company in Indianapolis.

Dunkin' Brands continues robust expansion

October 13, 2010

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has opened its 16,000th location worldwide, re-establishing the brand as one of the…

Hundreds of Arby's employees stiffed out of paychecks

October 13, 2010

Employees at 25 Arby's restaurants in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Georgia did not get paid for as many as three weeks after owner PRP Inc. filed for…

Dunkin' Donuts franchisees won't increase coffee prices

October 12, 2010

The price of coffee beans have gone up, but some Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have not changed their prices.

White Castle candle returns to satisfy the crave

October 12, 2010

White Castle and NEST Fragrances have teamed up again to bring customers their favorite hamburger scent. The Original Slider-Scented Candle has helped benefit…

"Go-shop" period over for BK

October 12, 2010

Burger King Holdings, Inc. has announced the “go-shop” period has expired according to the terms of the Sept. 2, 2010 merger agreement.

Tim Hortons signs NHL agreements

October 12, 2010

Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…

McDonald's testing chicken flatbreads

October 12, 2010

McDonald's is testing a lineup of chicken flatbread items, as announced via the company's Twitter account this week. According to McDonald's website, the…

GE Capital funds acquisition of four Burger King units

October 11, 2010

Georgia Texas Operating Company has been provided $9.3 million in financing from GE Capital, Franchise Finance for its acquisition of four Burger King…

Wienerschnitzel launches new Tastee Freez shake

October 11, 2010

Nothing like a little chocolate/peanut butter treat to wash down your hot dog. Tastee Freez Chocolate Nutter Butter shakes are now available at Wienerschnitzel.

Bottom's Up: KFC adds to Double Down backside promotion

October 11, 2010

KFC's new marketing plan for its bun-less Double Down sandwich, announced in September, features college females sporting the item's logo on the backside of…