Henny Penny names new corporate chef

May 27, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation has hired Benjamin Leingang to be the company's new corporate chef. Chef Leingang comes…

McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream launches revitalization strategy

May 22, 2013

Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to reignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…

Long John Silver's bringing back original tartar sauce

May 22, 2013

Long John Silver's is bringing back the restaurant's classic tartar sauce this summer.

Cold Stone marks 25th anniversary, Nigeria opening

May 22, 2013

Cold Stone Creamery is marking its 25th anniversary milestone by bringing back a lineup of customer favorites, including the Strawberry Blonde, Peanut Butter…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Superman-themed burger includes 6 slices of bacon

May 22, 2013

As part of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures' "Man of Steel," hitting theaters on June 14, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Super Bacon…

Seattle's Best Coffee ramps up drive-thru growth in Dallas market

May 21, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee, a brand within Starbucks Corporation, has announced the simultaneous opening of 10 drive-thrus throughout Dallas/Fort Worth on Monday.

McDonald's adds two beverages to menu for summer

May 21, 2013

McDonald's has added two new beverages to the McCafé menu for summer: the new Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie and Dulce de Lech Shake. According to the company…

Taco Bell's fan-created Beefy Crunch Burrito returns this week

May 21, 2013

 Taco Bell is bringing back the Beefy Crunch Burrito this week for a limited time. The fan-created item made its debut in 2011 and features Flamin' Hot Fritos…

Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space

Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions.

McDonald's plans to accelerate China business

May 17, 2013

Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.

Taco Bell CEO: 'Sometimes the biggest innovation is not earth shattering'

May 17, 2013

Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed appeared on CNBC Thursday to discuss the brand's new Waffle Taco, currently in test in five California stores for the breakfast…

Carvel adds Oreo options to menu

May 17, 2013

Carvel has teamed up with Oreo to introduce The Great Chill with OREO to the menu. The Great Chill features a variety of options featuring the Oreo cookie…

Burger King debuts another new menu

May 16, 2013

Burger King continues to show off its extensive product pipeline, introducing another handful of new items, this time as part of a "regionally inspired summer…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's land promotional partnership with 'Man of Steel'

May 16, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced a promotional partnership for…

Baskin-Robbins jumps into retail, tests online ordering

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's new line of shelf-stable ,sherbet-flavored freezer bars is part of its 'weather proofing' strategy.

Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise

May 15, 2013

According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year…

Popeyes testing out a breakfast menu

May 15, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is dipping its toes into the morning daypart. The company is currently testing a new Best Breakfast menu in the Charlotte, N.C., DMA.

Tim Hortons introduces sustainable coffee platform

May 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced its inaugural Partnership Blend coffee, the company's first coffee product sourced solely from the work of its Coffee Partnership…

McDonald's UK invites consumers to scout supply chain

May 14, 2013

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called 'Quality Scouts', which invites members of the public to "go behind the scenes and report back on how some of…