Cinnabon adds seasonal berries to signature rolls

July 31, 2014

Cinnabon has introduced a Wild Berry product line featuring raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries atop the brand's signature rolls, MiniBon…

How QSRs and fast casuals are fighting for market share

The QSR segment satisfies customers based on speed and accuracy, and the food is cheap and easy to consume on the go.

Popeyes comes up with another tear-apart LTO

July 29, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced a new LTO that guests can tear apart – the Tear'n Tenderloin Chicken is available now through Aug. 25. It features two…

Dairy Queen, Chips Ahoy debut Blizzard partnership

July 29, 2014

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Chips Ahoy! cookie, Dairy Queen has launched the new Chips Ahoy! Blizzard Treat. The new offering has been named the August…

Arby’s shifts focus to proteins with new marketing campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 28, 2014

Arby's execs believe high quality meats are the brand's unique differentiator in the QSR segment.

KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…

Breakfast, beverage competition gets a grip on Dunkin’s sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The quarter marked Dunkin’ Donuts’ highest afternoon guest count on record, and weekly sales in June reached the highest volume.

Villa Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors

July 23, 2014

Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…

TacoTime launches rebranding initiative

July 22, 2014

TacoTime has launched a rebranding initiative that includes store remodels, menu updates and the tagline, "Made Fresh Since 1960."

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s add Texas BBQ Thickburger to menu

July 21, 2014

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have introduced the Texas BBQ Thickburger, featuring smoked beef brisket piled on top of a Black Angus beef Thickburger patty.

Taco Bell breakfast generating up to $120K in incremental sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In less than six months, the brand's breakfast business is above breakeven and is about 7 percent of the menu mix.

Long John Silver's touts new menu items in latest ad campaign

July 18, 2014

Long John Silver’s new "America’s Fish Fry" advertising campaign will continue through the summer, inviting consumers to try seafood more through a series of…

Taco Bell extends breakfast menu with grilled burritos

July 18, 2014

Taco Bell has expanded its breakfast menu – originally launched in March – with the introduction of new grilled breakfast burritos.

DaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators

July 18, 2014

DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…

Coffee-flavored beer on tap at Tim Hortons’ new concept store

July 17, 2014

Tim Hortons has unveiled a new concept store, located in the Metro Toronto Convention Center. CP24.com got a peek at some of the store’s tests this week…

Holy jalapeno! How hot will menus get?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sriracha, according to CCD Innovation, is in 2014 what chipotle was in 2009.

Krispy Kreme shows off its Southern hospitality with new items

July 15, 2014

Krispy Kreme has introduced two new Southern Summer Classics doughnuts, including carrot cake and banana pudding. The doughnuts are available now through Aug.

Quiznos offering summer value price on Classic Italian Sub

July 15, 2014

Quiznos’ signature Classic Italian sub is being sold for a summer promotional price of $2.99 all day, every day throughout July and August.

Ethnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years

July 14, 2014

New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…