Chick-fil-A ends donations to 2 Christian anti-same-sex marriage groups, begins new philanthropic focus

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

Days after protests against the presence of Chick-fil-A's food truck at an Oregon high school's football games, the brand's foundation cuts funding to two anti…

Bojangles' open 2nd Charlotte airport store

November 18, 2019

Bojangles' franchisee, FDY, Inc. has opened a second location — this one in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. The new restaurant…

KFC mashes up mega-popular heat +sweet

November 14, 2019

In the annals of really really sizzling hot trends, hot chicken along with chicken-and-waffles have got to be at the top of the temperature dial, explaining…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent names former Popeye's president as chief brand officer

November 14, 2019

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent, CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., has named former Popeyes President, North America Chad Crawford as its chief brand officer.

Hardee's boxes up Thanksgiving in Jacksonville

November 12, 2019

Hardee's reports that its research recently uncovered a fascinating little Thanksgiving tidbit: Americans are looking beyond the traditional Norman…

White Castle slides 'n nibbles its way into winter

November 7, 2019

Warmth and comfort is the name of the QSR game as we head into the winter months and White Castle has noted that fact, by bringing back three tote-able items…

Chicken Guy snags former Mod Pizza exec

November 4, 2019

Chicken Guy, co-founded by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of John Dikos as…

2019 Perfect Pitch winner: 'Best fried chicken in the land of fried chicken'

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

Louisville, Kentucky brand, Royals Hot Chicken is not only a hot commodity in its fried chicken-steeped home base, but also managed to burn up the competition…

Popeyes, Burger King push RBI up, Tim Hortons drags it down

October 28, 2019

Coming off a quarter that saw its Popeyes brand take a profitable part in the chicken sandwich wars, the parent company of Popeyes and Burger King parent…

Chick-fil-A calls up dine-in mobile ordering nationwide

October 17, 2019

Chick-fil-A said it's eliminating the need to stand in line or order at the counter for its in-restaurant guests by introducing dine-in mobile ordering at…

KFC promotion sends 528 wings each to 500 diners' doors

October 17, 2019

KFC is pushing its newly introduced Kentucky Fried Wings with a special $75 promotional package available for 500 customers, which essentially sends 528 wings…

Yum China puts waste in 'basket'

October 14, 2019

Yum China Holdings is China's first restaurant company to attain the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. It has launched a system that…

KFC UK/Ireland deploys kitchen automation across 900+ stores

October 8, 2019

In the U.K. and Ireland, KFC is deploying delivery-centered kitchen management software at the chicken giant's 900 locations there after what was defined as "a…

Church's says its turnaround is intensifying

October 8, 2019

Church's Chicken said its celebrating what it says is the continuation and strengthening the continuation of a turnaround for the 1,500-store global chain and…

El Pollo Loco to feed 59K+ in need on National Taco Day

October 4, 2019

As part of National Taco Day today, California-based El Pollo Loco, Inc. is getting food to the hungry as part of its Buy One, Feed Many promotion that gives a…

Church's cranks up its digital game with new agency, leader

September 27, 2019

Church's Chicken has upped its digital game, choosing Austin, Texas-based T3, as its "digital innovation partner" and adding a former social media marketing…

Church's, Roy Rogers unveil new looks in Texas, Maryland

September 26, 2019

Everything old is new again at several QSR brands this week, beginning with Church's Chicken, which announced grand re-openings of two of its Odessa, Texas…

Krystal puts some fire under 'Chik's' feet

September 24, 2019

On Monday, the Krystal Company is rolling out Nashville Hot Chik as both a stand-alone menu item and as part of Krystal's Pick 5 for $5.55 promotion. The LTO…

Arby's Meathouse welcoming Area 51 aliens with special menu

September 19, 2019

If any aliens make it to the "Storm Area 51 Basecamp" event Saturday in Hiko, Nevada, Arby's is making sure they get a taste of Planet Earth.

Chick-fil-A/Popeyes chicken war yanked August business away from other QSRs

With the feathers settled on August's Chick-fil-A/Popeyes chicken sandwich face-off, the data has started to come in and it doesn't look great for other QSR…