Menu, marketing overhauls boost Burger King profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Second quarter yields positive sales, international momentum.

Seven universities launch petitions to remove Chick-fil-A

July 26, 2012

Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy's recent comments against gay marriage continue to generate ire from various factions.

Rex's Chicken reports 9 percent sales growth

July 25, 2012

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) is celebrating the second anniversary of Rex's Chicken this week at its current location in Tulsa, Okla. The anniversary…

McDonald's testing chicken wings

July 24, 2012

On the heels of its successful Chicken McBites launch, and as more brands focus on chicken to cope with rising beef costs, McDonald's is testing deep-fried…

McDonald's focusing on value in slowing global economy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Breakfast and beverage platforms continue to gain momentum.

Chick-fil-A backlash continues with Boston mayor, the Muppets

July 23, 2012

The fallout over Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy's recent comments against gay marriage has continued with the Boston mayor and the Jim Henson Company chiming…

Chick-fil-A responds to 'anti gay' Facebook criticism

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brand's Facebook page dominated by this conversation.

Chick-fil-A president's comments ignite Facebook firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2012

The latest reports showing Chick-fil-A's financial commitment to organizations that are considered anti-gay have ignited plenty of controversy and calls for a…

KFC, Comedy Central team up for Millennial-based promotion

July 17, 2012

Comedy Central has teamed up with KFC to create an original digital series and contest "Growing Up and Getting Out."

KFC launches Original Recipe Bites

July 9, 2012

In what the brand is calling its biggest product launch since Kentucky Grilled Chicken, KFC has introduced Original Recipe Bites.

Bojangles' marks 35th anniversary

July 9, 2012

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits celebrated its 35th birthday last week. The chain began as a small walk-up restaurant on the South End of Charlotte…

Chick-fil-A under fire again from gay rights groups

July 3, 2012

A new report from Equality Matters shows that Chick-fil-A has continued to donate millions of dollars to organizations that are considered anti-gay. This…

Hardee's adds trio of chicken tender sandwiches

June 26, 2012

Hardee's has expanded its line-up of hand-breaded chicken tenders, with three new varieties of sandwiches. Now available at all Hardee's locations, the…

McDonald's spices up Chicken McBites

June 25, 2012

McDonald's has turned up the heat with its new, limited-time Spicy Chicken McBites. The poppable pieces of white chicken breast include a balance of heat and…

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.

QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

Yum! Brands to double Pizza Hut, KFC units in Thailand

June 8, 2012

Yum! Brands announced that it is planning on doubling its KFC and Pizza Hut footprints in Thailand to 1,000 by 2020.

Taco Bell's Cantina Bell menu set for official launch

June 6, 2012

After months of testing and the launch of a special website, Taco Bell announced today that it will officially launch its new Cantina Bell menu nationwide on…

Pollo Tropical debuts in Panama

June 6, 2012

Pollo Tropical announced this week that the first of five new restaurants planned with franchisee El Machetazo in Panama has opened. The new restaurant is…

Church's Chicken names new marketing chief

June 4, 2012

Jim Hyatt, president and CEO of Church's Chicken, has announced that Robert Crews has been named as executive vice president, chief marketing officer for…