Checker's, Rally's introduce Fry Lover's Burger

August 3, 2012

Earlier this week, Rally's and Checker's introduced a hamburger topped with french fries.

Subway introduces three Angus sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Subway has launched three Angus Melt sandwiches in the Atlanta, Detroit and Nashville, Tenn., markets, as well as some Georgia markets.

Wendy's introduces Son of Baconator cheeseburger

July 11, 2012

Wendy's has introduced a new burger specifically designed for bacon lovers. The Son of Baconator features thick, center-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon on top of…

White Castle rolls out three BBQ Sliders

June 26, 2012

White Castle is bringing back BBQ Sliders for a limited time only. From June 29 to Sept. 4, the BBQ Pulled Pork Slider will be offered, along with the new BBQ…

Burger King rolls out barbecue-inspired summer menu

June 13, 2012

Burger King has rolled out a lineup of barbecue-inspired summer menu items on the heels of its broadest menu expansion in history.

Dairy Queen debuts new menu items

June 7, 2012

The Dairy Queen system is kicking off the summer season with the addition of new menu items, including the debut of the Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger, the new…

Burger King sells 278 units to franchisee

May 31, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the completion of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation.

American Roadside Burgers corporate offices to open in North Carolina

May 31, 2012

The second Charlotte, N.C., American Roadside will open June 9 in SouthPark. American Roadside opened its first Charlotte store in October of 2011, and this…

Whataburger among brands featured on Fast Food Mania

May 30, 2012

Whataburger will be one of three quick-service restaurants featured on the premiere episode of Fast Food Mania on June 3. The show will highlight Whataburger's…

White Castle feeds American military members for Fleet Week

May 23, 2012

Thousands of sailors, Marines and members of the Coast Guard are celebrating Fleet Week in New York City this week, and will be treated to White Castle sliders…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Spider-Man promo includes Augmented Reality app

May 22, 2012

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a variety of promotions planned for their partnership with Columbia Pictures' theatrical release of The Amazing Spider-Man, in…

Culver's, Wendy's among new brands at Phoenix airport

May 18, 2012

SSP America, the North American division of SSP, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has announced a 10-year, $800 million contract…

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

Illinois Hardee's sets opening week company record

May 15, 2012

The newly opened Hardee's in the Rockford, Ill., area set a company sales record in its opening week in Loves Park, topping the previous Hardee's domestic…

Burger King Canada rolls out maple BBQ Whopper

May 14, 2012

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has introduced a new variation of its classic Whopper sandwich. The Maple BBQ Whopper combines thick hardwood smoked…

Wendy's admits marketing miss with W cheeseburger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company will continue to leverage Wendy Thomas in ad campaigns.

McDonald's introduces 'Flavors of Summer' items

May 9, 2012

McDonald's has introduced its new McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller and Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal as part of its 'Flavors of Summer' limited time menu line-up.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's plan new burger for Spider-Man release

May 9, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced a promotional marketing program for…

Q&A: Craig Culver talks about Culver's positioning as 'original' better burger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wisconsin-based chain's first quarter comps were up 16 percent.

White Castle launches new 'Craver Nation' loyalty program

May 1, 2012

To kickoff National Hamburger Month, White Castle has launched a new loyalty program for its customers called Craver Nation. The program encourages Cravers to…