Taco Bell hopes to disrupt marketplace with $2 meal deals

May 13, 2010

Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high…

NexCen Brands agrees to $112.5 million sale

May 12, 2010

A month after telling QSRweb.com NexCen Brands Inc. had made a turnaround and proven its business model, CEO Kenneth Hall announced today that the company has…

QSRs roll out trendy menu items

May 12, 2010

Several quick-service chains are getting ready for the summer season with a new product launches that leverage ongoing trends.   Taco John's has launched a…

Study reveals consumers looking for more sandwich variety

May 12, 2010

Diners want more variety in sandwiches, with expectations highest in those aged 18 to 24. According to a new report from foodservice industry consultant…

ISI named exclusive seating, décor provider for McDonald's Canada

May 12, 2010

Milwaukee-based Interior Systems Inc. is playing a large role in McDonald's ongoing reimaging program. ISI has been a key supplier of these new interior…

Burger King franchisee Carrols Group reports beef costs impacting margins

May 12, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., reports that the Burger King franchisee is being pressured by rising beef costs and the…

NexCen Brands agrees to $112.5 million sale

May 12, 2010

A month after telling QSRweb.com NexCen Brands Inc. had made a turnaround and proven its business model, CEO Kenneth Hall announced today that the company has…

QSRs roll out trendy menu items

May 12, 2010

Several quick-service chains are getting ready for the summer season with a new product launches that leverage ongoing trends.   Taco John's has launched a…

Study reveals consumers looking for more sandwich variety

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May 12, 2010

Diners want more variety in sandwiches, with expectations highest in those aged 18 to 24. According to a new report from foodservice industry consultant…

ISI named exclusive seating, décor provider for McDonald's Canada

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May 12, 2010

Milwaukee-based Interior Systems Inc. is playing a large role in McDonald's ongoing reimaging program. ISI has been a key supplier of these new interior…

Burger King franchisee Carrols Group reports beef costs impacting margins

May 12, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., reports that the Burger King franchisee is being pressured by rising beef costs and the…

Teamsters picket Dunkin' Brands corporate HQ

May 11, 2010

Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 has moved forward with its threat to protest Dunkin' Donuts. About 200 union members picketed Tuesday outside the company's…

Childhood Obesity Task Force unveils action plan

May 11, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama joined members of the Childhood Obesity Task Force to unveil its action plan: Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a…

Yogurt, potato chips, fresh fruit top growing snack foods for kids

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 11, 2010

Children between the ages of 2 and 17 ate more yogurt as a snack-oriented food in 2009 than they did in 2008, but fresh fruit remained the top snack food…

Could the Gulf oil spill impact QSRs?

May 11, 2010

With most quick-service brands sourcing their seafood outside of the Gulf of Mexico, executives may not be concerned about the impact of the late April oil…

Subway to co-sponsor collegiate Rugby Sevens tournament

May 11, 2010

Subway Restaurants and Bud Light have joined the pitch as sponsors of the first-ever USA 7's Rugby Collegiate Championship Invitational, which will be…

Mrs. Fields moves forward with aggressive expansion

May 11, 2010

A week after new CEO Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Timothy Casey said he was ready to lead the company's Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY in their growth plans, the…

Pretzel brands beef up pretzel dog lineup

May 11, 2010

The two leading pretzel chains have introduced new pretzel dog lineups. Pretzel leader Auntie Anne's has added two new flavor toppings to its Pretzel Dog…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…