White Castle 'slides' into fast food history with 'Impossible' feat today

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

One of the oldest traditional "fast food" burger brands, White Castle, today leapt headlong into new territory by officially becoming the first national truly…

Tim Hortons takes 'Smile Cookie' worldwide

September 12, 2018

Tim Hortons worldwide this year will take part in the brand's annual Smile Cookie campaign that had previously occurred only at the chain's Canadian stores.

Plant Power powers up for 'aggressive growth' with Inland Empire store

September 11, 2018

Plant Power Fast Food is pushing into California's Inland Empire, opening a third location this week in Redland in a curated culinary health and wellness…

Wendy's free burger promo promises to deliver mobile app audience

September 10, 2018

Wendy's locations may well be drawing larger crowds this month thanks in large part to the brand's special National Cheeseburger Day celebration. It…

Sonic LTO funnels Oreos in a cone

September 4, 2018

Sonic has introduced a dessert offering built around the double-stuffed Oreo cookie. The Double Stuf Oreo waffle cone with ice cream includes a chocolate…

Carl's Jr., Hardees intro 'Froot Loops' doughnuts

August 31, 2018

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has partnered with Kellogg's to offer Froot Loops Mini Donuts to its menus, a news release said. 

McDonald's delivering across Canada by year's end

August 27, 2018

McDonald's Canada is partnering with a food delivery provider, SkipTheDishes, this month to launch delivery in select western Canada cities, with roll-out…

Red Robin COO on using tech to meet evolving consumer needs

Carin Stutz, COO of Red Robin, chats wth Tim Tang of Hughes about how the chain handles customers' evolving needs, which includes a push for technology.

McDonald's to make one 'McGolden' this Friday

August 22, 2018

McDonald's is making use of its new mobile order and pay function in its app very worthwhile for customers. Its entering all users in a contest to win that…

As Canadian A&Ws sell out of meatless burgers, US locations begin beef upgrades

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

They're sold out of the Beyond Burger in Canada just one month after its introduction at A&W, while the chain in the U.S. watches with great interest and…

The QSR Delivery Decision: 5 factors to know before you hit the road

The road can be paved with gold for QSRs who successfully implement food delivery. But the key word there is "successfully." Before you take your brand on a…

McDonald's invests billions into kiosk-heavy remodels in 6,000-plus US stores

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's Corporation is spending $6 billion to revamp more than 6,000 stores throughout the U.S. in hopes of transforming itself into an efficiency expert's…

Study: Most QSRs aren't 'cool' — why that's a problem

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Here's the bad news for QSRs: Most brands are not cool. That's the conclusion that research consultancy, Magid, recently came to after surveying 6,800 diners…

McDonald's-linked salad parasite cases up to 436

August 10, 2018

The U.S. FDA Thursday reported that since last week it has confirmed an additional 41 cases of illness linked to diners who ate parasite-infected salads at…

McDonald's pre-cyclospora news financial results show Q2 growth

July 26, 2018

McDonald's reported its Q2 financial results today, including news that comp sales for the period ending June 30 grew 2.6 percent, a news release said. The…

A&W reports healthy Q2

July 25, 2018

Canadian A&W business has been going strong for Q2 2018, with sam- store sales growth of 6.6 percent and an increase in royalty income from the same…

McDonald's survey: QSRs teach soft skills essential to future career success

July 24, 2018

McDonald's new workforce preparedness study found that in the U.S. a large majority of people believe soft skills are not only key to career success, but those…

Impossible Burger gets 'safe to eat' stamp from FDA

July 24, 2018

The U.S. FDA has issued what it calls a "No-Questions Letter" to makers of the plant-based Impossible Burger, essentially approving the product as safe to eat…

McDonald's Cyclospora issues highlight field-to-plate food handling challenges

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Two facts stand out from the cases of cyclospora infection being traced so far to some McDonald's salads and Del Monte vegetable trays: The parasite hangs out…

McDonald's salad parasite at center of FDA-CDC probe

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's salad sales ban at 3,000 Midwest locations in 14 states continues after the FDA reported that a parasite, which its says can't be washed away, has…