Study: QSRs respond to toy ban by moving healthier meals into spotlight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research following the Santa Clara, Calif., ordinance finds no new or reformulated menu rollouts.

Burger King adds Coca-Cola Freestyle

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger King Corporation's company-owned restaurants across the U.S. now feature the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains.

Beverage innovation becoming a necessity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A Q&A with one of the leading specialty beverage experts in the restaurant industry.

Commentary: A conflicted view about food stamps at QSRs

The power and generosity of the food industry can help alleviate hunger locally.

Jack in the Box upgrading its burger line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain jumping into increasingly heated "better burger" space.

QSRs providing Thanksgiving meals, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

American cuisine gaining relavance

When ordering Italian, Mexican and Chinese, consumers are most often experiencing Americanized versions of these cuisines.

Commentary: First impressions still count for new customers

The number of customers who tried a new QSR/Fast Casual restaurant so far this year has increased by 8 percent from 2010.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

Earnings call: Wendy's gears up for 'mid-tier' burger launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Third quarter takes a hit from Arby's sale; however revenues and transactions up.

Burger King's new Crown Program enhances family mealtime

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

BKC establishes fund to support various charities.

TCBY CEO discusses the company's continued evolution

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain creates consumer insight team to stay ahead of busy segment.

Tim Hortons rolling out specialty coffee line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The lattes will eventually be available at nearly 3,000 locations in Canada and the U.S.

NPD Group: Revenue-generating beverage orders on the decline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Tap water requests on the rise, along with specialty coffees and iced tea.

Restaurants ready for Halloween weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One in five Americans expected to order takeout or delivery; QSRs showcase themed LTOs.

Restaurants embracing demand for scratch cooking

Despite increased need for skilled labor and equipment, adding pure and real ingredients is worth it.

Whataburger's new campaign shows customer perspective

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain's first new marketing message in nine years coincides with launch of All-Time Favorites menu.

Quiznos expansion strategy focuses on c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locations are attractive for franchisees, offering menu flexibility and pre-existing infrastructure.

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Wendy's testing store designs that 'push the envelope'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

42-year-old company's four modern prototypes focus on food, heritage.