McDonald's new contest focuses on french fries

November 13, 2011

To celebrate its Zagat-winning french fries, McDonald's has kicked off its "You Want McDonald's Fries With That" contest and weekly drawing for a chance to win…

Popeyes brings back Cajun Style Turkeys

November 13, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is again offering its Cajun Style Turkeys through December, or until supplies last.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

Giveaway promotions abound for veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 10, 2011

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 75 percent of Americans say they would be more likely to choose a restaurant that…

Popeyes' parent company raises FY guidance

November 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2.

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Size matters and not just desserts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering smaller portion sizes can lift sales.

Study: Lack of correlation between obesity rates and QSR visits

November 8, 2011

The heaviest QSR users are not low-income consumers, as widely believed, but rather those in the middle-class. According to a new study released by UC…

Dunkin' Donuts new sponsorship taps into Latin fan base

November 8, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new sponsorship with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) to be the exclusive coffee provider of Noche de Estrellas…

Krispy Kreme's grocery line expands with chocolate

November 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme is adding two new chocolate flavored treats to its growing line of packaged doughnuts and sweets sold in participating grocery stores, convenience…

Earnings call: Wendy's gears up for 'mid-tier' burger launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Third quarter takes a hit from Arby's sale; however revenues and transactions up.

Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich

November 7, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…

Specialty seasonal drinks added to McDonald's McCafe lineup

November 7, 2011

McDonald's USA has added two new beverages to its McCafe beverage line – Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Sonic launches Toaster Melt sandwiches

November 7, 2011

Sonic has added two new Toaster Melt Sandwiches to its menu during November and December.

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

Bacon: An indispensible ingredient in food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Bacon appears to be one ingredient that the American consumer cannot do without. It's been around since the beginning of time, but never been applied to so…

Baskin-Robbins introduces hot chocolate flavor

November 6, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has introduced Winter Chocolate Marshmallow as its November flavor of the month, featuring rich hot chocolate-flavored ice cream with a whipped…

Whataburger adds healthier menu options

November 6, 2011

Starting Nov. 7, Whataburger will become the latest QSR to add apple slices to its kids' meals as a substitute for french fries. The apple slices will be…

Captain D's launches white fish entrée, charity campaign

November 6, 2011

Captain D's has launched the new Southern Style White Fish dinner, its biggest fish to date. The dinner is $4.99 and includes two sides and Captain D's hush…

McDonald's Canada launches McCafé brand nationwide

November 6, 2011

McDonald's Canada is taking a major step in its beverage growth strategy with the national launch of the McCafé brand and the introduction of premium…