Food & Beverage News & Media

NRA's Operator Innovations winners to be revealed during Destination: Celebration event

March 25, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will play host to the show’s first-ever “Destination: Celebration” event -- a kick-off party…

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Pollo Tropical plants flag in Costa Rica

March 23, 2012

Miami-based Pollo Tropical has opened its first franchised restaurant in Costa Rica, in San Jose's main square: Parque Central.

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TCBY awarding trip to Greece in celebration of new fro-yo line

March 23, 2012

TCBY has launched its "Greek Challenge," a Facebook contest designed to encourage consumers to incorporate into their diets the company's Greek frozen yogurt…

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Foodservice Social Media Universe conference seeks 'Best of' award nominations

March 22, 2012

The Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, set for Sept. 16-18, 2012 at the Swissotel in Chicago, is seeking award nominations for social media…

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Krispy Kreme plans to accelerate coffee program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's shares jump 4 percent after big Q4 profit reported.

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Study shows women favor Dairy Queen

March 21, 2012

Following an analysis of 27 billion online conversations over a 12-month period, NetBase, a social intelligence platform company, found that the No. 1 thing…

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Wendy's rolls out Spicy Guacamole Chicken Club

March 21, 2012

Wendy's has upgraded its popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich by adding ranch sauce and guacamole to create a big, bold sandwich.

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Mintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance

March 21, 2012

According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…

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TCBY dives into retail with pre-packaged frozen yogurt launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Agreement deal includes 3,000 Wal-Mart locations.

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Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop rolls out Easter egg donut

March 21, 2012

In celebration of spring, Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop has rolled out decorated egg-shaped donuts at all U.S. locations for a limited time.

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Dunkin' Donuts introduces three new iced coffee flavors

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three new caramel iced coffee flavors to welcome spring – Caramel Turtle, Caramel Almond and Caramel Mocha.

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Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

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Wendy's vs. Burger King: A shift in perception

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The burger wars have shifted in Wendy's favor in part because of favorable consumer perception.

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Dunkin' Donuts bagels earn high marks from Consumer Reports

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts plain and everything bagels earned high marks from Consumer Reports' testers in a recent report now available online. The results will be…

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Scotland considers QSR commercial ban

March 20, 2012

The Scottish Government is mulling a decision to ban commercials for products high in fat, sugar and salt during primetime TV, before 9 p.m.

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KFC Canada introduces Family Dinner Box

March 20, 2012

For the first time in more than 50 years, KFC Canada is offering an alternative to its signature bucket.

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Wendy's tests spicy guacamole chicken club

March 19, 2012

During Wendy's recent fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, CEO Emil Brolick spoke about Wendy's image activation effort, which includes new menu…

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