Long John Silver's plans menu revamp in 2014

December 24, 2013

Long John Silver's will roll out new menu items and bring back signature favorites in 2014. According to Louisville Business First, the menu revival is part of…

Wendy's spices up value menu with two new offerings

December 23, 2013

Wendy's is responding to consumer demand for more spice by adding two new spicy items to its Right Price Right Size value menu. The Spicy Chipotle Crispy…

Urbanspoon examines top dining trends of the year

December 20, 2013

Urbanspoon has released its Top Dining Trends of 2013 report, taking a look at the biggest dining trends of the year based on a survey of food bloggers and…

Two trends in one: Subway introduces jalapano cheddar bread

December 20, 2013

Subway is hitting on two of this year's top QSR trends — spicy and unique bread offerings — with its release of the new jalapeno cheddar bread. The bread will…

What's on the menu for 2014? Restaurant execs make their predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Snacking innovation, sausage and Southern influences on the QSR radar.

Carvel rolls out holiday signatures

December 19, 2013

Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:

QSR executives reflect on the top culinary stories of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Spicy, barbecue, breads and local ingredients led research and development lists this year.

Taco Bell marks the New Year with new Grilled Stuft Nacho, BCS Taco 12-Pack

December 17, 2013

Taco Bell announced today that it will begin 2014 with two new value offerings. On Thursday, the chain will introduce a new Grilled Stuft Nacho, with seasoned…

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's roll out Philly cheesesteak-topped burgers

December 17, 2013

Former Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver Terrell Owens will be featured in a new ad promoting the return of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Philly Cheesesteak…

Tim Hortons launches low-cal breakfast sandwich

December 16, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is hoping to help Americans get their mornings off to a healthy start with its new 350-calorie Turkey Sausage Breakfast…

Subway set to debut pizza concept

December 13, 2013

A Subway franchisee in Nebraska plans to open a Subway Pizza Express in the University of Nebraska Union in the first quarter. According to the Daily…

Taco John's breakfast experiences double-digit sales growth

December 13, 2013

Taco John's introduced its breakfast menu with a giveaway promotion in August 2012. The chain has since experienced double-digit sales growth with the morning…

Chick-fil-A founder opens Hawaiian-themed concept

December 13, 2013

Truett's Luau, a Hawaiian-themed concept created by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, opened for business this week in Fayetteville, Ga. According to the…

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

Top QSR menu stories from 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dessert innovations and co-branding efforts moved into the spotlight this year.

Euromonitor releases list of top 5 non-alcoholic beverage trends

December 10, 2013

Market Research Company Euromonitor International has released a new e-book identifying the top five non-alcoholic drink trends in 15 countries throughout…

Yogurt now a double-digit growth category for foodservice operators

December 9, 2013

Per capita yogurt consumption has more than doubled over the decade, and now nearly one in three individuals eats yogurt, according to the NPD Group's ongoing…

Jack in the Box adds spice to LTO sandwiches

December 9, 2013

Jack in the Box has introduced two new limited-time menu options to spice things up for the holidays — the Fajita Ranch Melt and the Jalapeño BBQ Burger.

Culver's invites fans to pay-it-forward as Secret Santa

December 9, 2013

From now through Dec. 13, Culver's is hosting "Merry Mixers," an online promotion inviting guests to play Secret Santa. As part of the campaign, guests…

Coffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities

December 5, 2013

Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…