The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

QSRs introduce Halloween-themed treats

October 3, 2012

Plenty of QSRs are taking advantage of the Halloween marketing calendar with themed product launches available through October.

Subway introduces sandwich-inspired chopped salads

October 3, 2012

Subway welcomed October with the launch of its new Tuscan Chicken Melt. Footlongs of the new sandwich are available for $6.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Arby's rebranding as part of continued turnaround efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company focused on product pipeline to complement new ad campaign.

Report: Typical QSR customer is young adult male who dines in

October 2, 2012

Recent demographic analysis from Technomic finds that the typical quick-service restaurant customer is Caucasian, between 25 and 34 years old, accompanied by…

Great American Cookies launches literacy awareness campaign

October 2, 2012

Great American Cookies kicked off National Cookie Month Monday by giving away free chocolate chip cookies to customers all day. The chain is also celebrating…

Baskin-Robbins adds four new treats to menu

October 2, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has brought back its Trick Oreo Treat ice cream as its October Flavor of the Month. In addition, Baskin-Robbins has introduced a new Red Velvet…

Bojangles' rolls out proprietary coffee blend

October 1, 2012

Bojangles' has introduced a new coffee called "BoJo." Specifically blended for Bojangles', BoJo is made from 100-percent Arabica beans, and is a medium roast…

Jack in the Box loads up breakfast menu with new sandwich

October 1, 2012

Jack in the Box has added a new Loaded Breakfast Sandwich to its morning menu. Available for a limited time, the Loaded Breakfast Sandwich features bacon…

Wendy's introduces Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger

October 1, 2012

Wendy's has introduced its latest bacon offering – the new Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger.

Survey names Ben & Jerry's as America's favorite ice cream chain

September 28, 2012

A new survey from Market Force Information shows that Ben & Jerry's is America's favorite ice cream chain. The study surveyed more than 7,600 U.S.

Dunkin' Donuts debuts two new pumpkin coffee flavors

September 28, 2012

To celebrate National Coffee Day, which is Sept. 29, Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its Pumpkin Mocha and Pumpkin White Chocolate coffee and lattes. Available hot…

Dairy Queen to feature pumpkin treats in October

September 27, 2012

The Dairy Queen system is planning to launch fall favorites in October with Pumpkin Pie as the Blizzard of the Month, as well as Pumpkin Pie flavored Royal…

Taco Cabana plans major giveaway for National Taco Day

September 27, 2012

Taco Cabana is planning on flame grilling more than 30,000 chicken breasts to create more than 60,000 chicken fajita tacos for its guests on Oct. 2, National…

Jack in the Box debuts Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt

September 27, 2012

Beginning today at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is offering a Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt. The new sandwich features sliced steak, grilled onions…

KFC hits China milestone, growth continues as economy slows

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 27, 2012

Yum! Brands' China Division has recently opened its 4,000th KFC restaurant. The milestone restaurant is located in Dalian, China, and commemorates the…

Church's Chicken introduces Big Tex Tender sandwich

September 26, 2012

Church's Chicken's Big Tex Tender Sandwich made its debut on the chain's menu this week at participating restaurants.

QSRs mark National Coffee Day with freebies

September 25, 2012

Both the U.S. and Canada will celebrate National Coffee Day Sept. 29, and a handful of brands are using the opportunity to showcase their signature beverages…

LYFE Kitchen transforming the way the world sees organic

New restaurant concept aims at sustainability, responsibly grown and sourced materials.