Fast Casual Executive Summit: Beverage trends

McAlister's Annica Kreider represents her fellow panelists in this interview about beverage trends as discussed at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Are we there yet?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Consider a few strategies to build a brand in bad(ish) times.

QSRs providing Thanksgiving meals, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Digital signage ROI

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com speaks with Rodrick Glass from Allure Global about his presentation at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit. Rodrick spoke on…

Carl's Jr. adds Oreos to dessert menu

November 20, 2011

Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Hand-Scooped Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich throughout the western U.S.

Hardee's turns up the heat on new sandwich

November 20, 2011

Hardee's is turning up the heat and expanding its line-up of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fillet Sandwiches with new Buffalo-flavored options.

Pretzelmaker launches combo option

November 20, 2011

Pretzelmaker has created a new combination highlighting its Pretzel Bites – the brand's signature bite-sized, salted pretzel snack.

American cuisine gaining relavance

When ordering Italian, Mexican and Chinese, consumers are most often experiencing Americanized versions of these cuisines.

IHOP opens express concept

November 17, 2011

The first IHOP Express has opened in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. Before its debut, the concept was tested on university campuses and military bases.

Jersey Mike's signs multiyear deal with PepsiCo

November 17, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an agreement with PepsiCo to retain exclusive beverage pouring rights in its 500 locations across 30 states.

McDonald's drops egg supplier

November 17, 2011

Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…

Del Taco campaign raises money for troops

November 16, 2011

Southern California-based Del Taco opened its first location in Texas one year ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the Denton, Texas, location is hosting a…

Wendy's rolls out new burger, the W

November 16, 2011

Wendy's has launched its new "mid-tier" burger, the W. The item features two 2.25-ounce patties of North American beef, cheese and Wendy's zesty signature…

Tim Hortons extends breakfast daypart in Canada

November 15, 2011

Tim Hortons Canada has extended its breakfast hours to noon during the week. Previously, breakfast was only available until noon on weekends.

Yogurtland brings back holiday flavor promotion

November 15, 2011

Yogurtland is bringing back its "12 Days of Yuletide Yumminess" promotion for the second year in a row.

Good Times' new menu boards contribute to positive sales

November 15, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its 16th consecutive month of same-store sales increases through the end of October, with September and…

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's plan cupcake giveaway

November 15, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery will celebrate National Cupcake Day on Dec. 15 by giving customers one free ice cream cupcake from…

Commentary: First impressions still count for new customers

The number of customers who tried a new QSR/Fast Casual restaurant so far this year has increased by 8 percent from 2010.

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

Subway Café concept expands into California

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Subway Restaurants' Subway Café concept has expanded into the California market. The first opened in September in downtown San Diego, and another is set to…