Emerald Isle burger joint ready to 'rocket' to new markets

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The burger joint is evolving at relative lightening speed for business. And if the story of one Irish burger joint is representative, this trend toward…

Burger King's new King Sandwich turns up flame on competitors

January 18, 2018

Burger King has loaded its royal weapons and fired directly at one of its top competitors — McDonald's. BK, today,  launched its flame-grilled, double…

McDonald's 'designs' valuable partnership with Anna Sui

January 18, 2018

The value train is steaming ahead in the QSR sector this new year with McDonald's doubling down on its' commitment to customer deals today with its new $1 $…

Quaker Steak & Lube opens 1st 'Express' location in Gary travel center

January 12, 2018

TA Restaurant Group has opened its first Quaker Steak & Lube Express at the I-80/I-94 Burr Street exit in Gary, Indiana. The QSR will offer everything from…

Jack in the Box considers kiosks as minimum wage rates grow

January 10, 2018

Following in the footsteps of plans by Wendy's and McDonald's plans for kiosk installation at some restaurants, Jack in the Box CEO Leanard Comma said that his…

White Castle sliding sliders right through your front door

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

January 10, 2018

White Castle sliders are available for delivery just in time for the Super Bowl.

Krystal puts former Krispy Kreme exec in CFO slot

January 3, 2018

The Krystal Company has a new face in the CFO's office. This week, Berry L. Epley, a 20-year veteran of the industry, took the financial reins at the burger…

McDonald's in Bethesda is world's 1st green-certified location for megabrand

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

In the words of the immortal Kermit the Frog, "It's not easy being green," but one trailblazing McDonald's in Bethesda, Maryland, took on the significant task…

Fins, Swedes get McVegan

December 14, 2017

McDonald's has set Dec. 28 as the launch date for a vegan burger to be offered in the Finnish market, following a successful product test in Finland. 

Krystal gives Scrooge a square deal

December 14, 2017

Krystal is seeing to it that customers can put a smile on even the Scroogiest pal on National Bah Humbug Day, Dec. 21, by treating them to a 79-cent classic…

Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia on giving diners clear view of your food sources

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

Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources, they absolutely demand it and spend their money accordingly.

Carl’s Jr. is coming — make way Manhattan

November 17, 2017

Carl's Jr. is taking a bite out of the Big Apple in the form of prime restaurant space. In early 2018, the chain will open its first Manhattan location near…

Burger King UK makes 'Whopper" deal for big growth

November 17, 2017

A huge deal in the U.K. promises to put a lot more Burger King restaurants in the European nation over the next 20 years under the guidance of private equity…

'Fall'-ing in love again: QSRs roll out offerings to roll in diners

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

Trees may shed plenty every fall, but QSR menus do not. Rather, many brands have been adding on like crazy this fall with innovative offerings, both LTO and…

Tim Hortons-RBI battle heats up

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

The growing dispute — in both the media and the courts — between Tim Hortons U.S. franchisees and Restaurant Brands International is increasing in intensity…

McDonald's France intros burger by 'la McFork'

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

McDonald's may be the iconic American brand, but at least in France this month the brand has made a concession to the sensibilities of the oh-so-refined tastes…

White Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'

May 5, 2017

A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…

Shakes and bacon on Steak 'n Shake summer menu

May 5, 2017

Steak n' Shake's summer menu will feature a bacon 'n cheese steakburger as well as Kit Kat and strawberry cheesecake milkshakes, a news release said.   The…

Operators and vendors join forces to set supply chain best practices

April 12, 2017

Foodservice supply chain company, HAVI, has joined with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, food industry consultants at Kinetic12 and…

The plant-based burger that 'bleeds' like rare beef

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

It bleeds on the plate like a rare-cooked beef burger, tastes like a patty of ground beef but is produced with a mere sliver of the resources used to produce…