Golden Krust maximizes 'golden opportunity' with Undercover Boss appearance

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

May 13, 2016

Golden Krust shows how to make the most of a promotional opportunity by using its CEO's upcoming appearance on Undercover Boss to gain sales, customers and…

Del Taco introduces low-calorie salads

September 3, 2015

Del Taco has created three new salads, each under 600 calories.

Report: Chain restaurants missing ethnic cuisine opportunities

August 27, 2012

New research from Technomic shows that, while consumer demand for ethnic cuisine is high, chain restaurants are missing the opportunity to offer such foods and…

Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show

June 25, 2012

The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…

Top 5 2012 food innovation product predictions

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Coconut is the leading hot flavor in the restaurant industry from the fine dining level to the QSR coconut shrimp level.

Technomic: Mediterranean cuisine presents opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 22, 2011

Mediterranean cuisine is increasingly appearing on restaurant menus across numerous segments, according to recent research from Technomic.

Royal India Express launches new marketing campaign

February 7, 2011

Royal India Express and Kebab Café, both subsidiaries of Papa Bello Enterprises, are launching a new marketing campaign to increase brand awareness.

Royal India Express to open in San Diego

February 1, 2011

Royal India Express, a fledgling Papa Bello Enterprises concept that focuses on Indian foods, will open an updated flagship restaurant in March in the…

Sabor de Verdad! Wendy's new campaign targets Hispanic market

October 28, 2010

Wendy's International Inc. and its Hispanic advertising agency The Bravo Group have launched a new advertising campaign specifically directed at the U.S.

Falafoul plans expansion, eyes U.S. market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR concept serves traditional, vegetarian Arabic food.

Driving innovation through international inspiration

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Have you ever felt you have depleted your creativity of new food and beverage product ideas? Or your performance review is coming up in 6 months, and you’re…

Burger King streamlines advertising message

August 17, 2010

Burger King has begun consolidating its major advertising projects in order to provide a consistent message across all demographics.   According to the Austin…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill: A standout from the "me too" crowd

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Is there room for further brand innovation within the QSR industry that is already crowded with “me too” concepts? The answer is apparently, Yes! – Garbanzo…

Snack-in-a-cup franchise ready to grow

March 17, 2010

The owner of a budding four-unit franchise is hoping to capitalize on consumers' love for portable food with a new mall-based concept called Cup It. The…

Snack-in-a-cup franchise ready to grow

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March 17, 2010

The owner of a budding four-unit franchise is hoping to capitalize on consumers' love for portable food with a new mall-based concept called Cup It. The…

Is it time for ethnic QSRs to break out?

Americans' hunger for bold, international flavors may feed the segment's growth.

Is it time for ethnic QSRs to break out?

Americans' hunger for bold, international flavors may feed the segment's growth.

KFC not considering halal meat in U.S.

May 28, 2009

Nation's Restaurant News: KFC officials said it has no plans to offer halal meat at U.S. stores despite a test underway at eight London locations. That test…

Jollibee opens in New York

February 16, 2009

The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…

Afghanistan KFCs pirate American concept

September 7, 2008

Voice of America: Mirwais Abuldrahizmi, a former expatriot who has returned to Afghanistan, brought with him his love for Western food. His Kabul Fried…