When is food service NOT a restaurant?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily.

Gloves! The Controversy Continues – Part 2

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

There is a general agreement that hand sanitation is a problem, but how that problem is best addressed is not always clear. The arguments to wear gloves and to…

Lion's Choice introduces Healthy Kids menu

February 14, 2012

Lion's Choice, a regional quick-service chain based in Des Peres, Mo., has introduced a new "Healthy Kids" meal menu.

SI swimsuit model Kate Upton stars in CKE Restaurants' commercial

February 14, 2012

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, today released behind-the-scenes footage of its new commercial shoot starring Kate Upton…

McDonald's asks pork suppliers to phase out gestation stalls

February 14, 2012

In a move applauded by the Humane Society of the United States, the American Humane Association and other animal activist organizations, McDonald's Corporation…

Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.

Report: Soups and salads appearing more on menus

February 13, 2012

Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.

QSRs ready for Valentine's Day rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heart-shaped doughnuts, biscuits on the menu.

NRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership

February 10, 2012

The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining's Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in…

Burger King offering two February deals

February 10, 2012

Burger King is offering two deals for February – one that provides an opportunity to try a new variation of its breakfast sandwiches, and another that features…

Breakfast, coffee, marketing initiatives push Dunkin' Brands profits up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results, including a…

Tim Hortons introduces special edition NHL Tim Cards

February 9, 2012

Canadians have a new way to show support for their favorite NHL team through the new, limited time special edition Tim Cards at Tim Hortons. All 30 NHL teams…

Jack in the Box launches Fish Combo Meal

February 9, 2012

Just in time for the Lent season, Jack in the Box restaurants are offering a Fish Sandwich Combo for $2.99, plus tax, for a limited time.

NPD Group: QSRs imitating hot fast casual segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 8, 2012

A new market research report from The NPD Group shows that quick-service chains have increasingly adopted strategies used by the fast casual segment, and for…

Taco Bell unveils Cantina Bell menu

February 8, 2012

After weeks of rumors, and extensive testing in select markets, Taco Bell has unveiled its new Cantina Bell menu with a new website.

McDonald's delivers a strong January

February 8, 2012

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.7 percent in January.

Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported…

Chick-fil-A hits $4 billion in annual sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2012

Chick-fil-A Inc. exceeded $4 billion in annual sales in 2011, a record for the Atlanta-based chain.

Baskin-Robbins names online flavor creation winner

February 7, 2012

Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to win Baskin-Robbins' second annual Online Flavor Creation Contest. This year's winner is…

Report: Hispanic population growth influencing eating trends

February 7, 2012

The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. Foodservice market research company NPD Group has…