Fish tacos take over El Pollo Loco menu

January 3, 2012

The culinary experts at El Pollo Loco have given the fish taco a tasty new twist. In restaurants now through mid-April 2012, El Pollo Loco will offer two new…

Gloves! The controversy continues – Part 1

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…

Ring in 2012 with organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in…

Pizza, burgers included in France's 'fat tax'

December 29, 2011

The French government this week clarified which foods will be included in the recently passed tax increase, an initiative aimed at cutting the country's budget…

Wendy's Japan fancies up the menu with foie gras

December 29, 2011

Now that Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two year hiatus, the chain plans on wooing customers with higher-end options, namely a Foie Gras Rossini Burger…

White Castle launches Angus steak chili

December 29, 2011

White Castle customers can warm up their winters with the new limited time Angus Steak Chili and Chili Cheese French Fries. The chili specials are available…

Jack in the Box rolls in the New Year with Jumbo Deal

December 28, 2011

Jack in the Box has introduced a new $4.29 Jumbo Deal for a limited time. The meal includes a Jumbo Jack hamburger, two tacos, small order of fries and a small…

Burger King partners with Spanish gas station

December 27, 2011

Repsol YPF SA has signed an agreement with Burger King to start selling the chain's products at its gas stations in Spain, according to new outlet Expansion.

California McDonald's offering free coffee for the New Year

December 27, 2011

McDonald's restaurants in Northern California will kick off the New Year by offering a free small cup of coffee to its customers in the Greater Sacramento…

Gluten free goes mainstream

Gluten-free menu claims have grown 114 percent over the last three years, proving that consumers beyond those diagnosed with celiac disease are eating…

Wendy's returns to Japan

December 26, 2011

The Wendy's Company has announced the grand opening of the first joint venture Wendy's restaurant in Japan, located in Tokyo's Omotesando area.

Taco Bell promotion feeds into college football's BCS games

December 26, 2011

Taco Bell, an official Bowl Championship Series (BCS) sponsor, has launched a Taco 12 Pack just in time for college football's biggest games.

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day raises $5 million-plus

December 26, 2011

The Dairy Queen system raised more than $5 million to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during the 6th Annual DQ Miracle Treat Day, held in August.

2012 will be the year of more information

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Miniature portions, specialty beverages are among the trends to watch.

McDonald's releases 2011 sustainability progress report

December 21, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has released its 2011 Sustainability Scorecard and reinforced its commitment to mainstreaming sustainability through its collaboration…

How Wendy's dethroned The King

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger King's identity crisis in 2008 and the commensurate sales slide left the chain vulnerable for a revolution.

White Castle testing the sale of beer and wine

December 20, 2011

White Castle's Sliders at a Lafayette, Ind., restaurant can now be washed down with a cold beer. The chain is testing a Blaze Modern BBQ concept in that market…

Yum! Brands' KFC, Pizza Hut outline India expansion plans

December 18, 2011

Shortly after announcing the creation of a separate India division for its international business, Yum! Brands has outlined major expansion plans in that…

Chick-fil-A introduces Chicken Tortilla Soup

December 18, 2011

Chick-fil-A has added a twist to a Southwestern soup classic this winter as the chain prepares to roll out its new Chicken Tortilla Soup Jan. 2.

Adaptation – 3 Categories Evolve

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.