Chick-fil-A grills chicken nuggets for healthier kid's meal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 9, 2012

As more quick-service chains add healthier options to their kids' meals, such as apple slices and milk, Chick-fil-A has gone a step further, introducing…

TCBY introducing Greek Fro-Yo

January 9, 2012

TCBY has announced a new Greek Fro-Yo product, scheduled to appear in stores in April. The launch comes after the chain's successful roll out of Super Fro-Yo…

Taco Bell launches Beefy Crunch Burrito hotline

January 8, 2012

Taco Bell's recent re-launch of the Beefy Crunch Burrito, in response to high demand, has prompted the chain to also issue a new hotline where consumers can…

Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model

January 8, 2012

Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.

Arby's supply co-op employs e-sourcing to control costs

January 8, 2012

ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby's restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing firm Intesource to facilitate sourcing and procurement…

Dunkin's new donut celebrates Today show's 60th anniversary

January 8, 2012

As NBC's TODAY show honors its 60th anniversary this week, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special "TODAY Donut." Available at participating Dunkin' Donuts…

Study: Differentiate marketing messages to teens, tweens

The Millennials spent $73 billion at restaurants in 2010.

Convenience stores, QSR, fast casual and the food police

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Perhaps it is consumers who should be studied further to uncover the reason for their behavioral disconnects, instead of placing all the blame on QSRs and…

Dunkin' Donuts brings back sausage pancake bites

January 5, 2012

Due to popular demand, Dunkin' Donuts has brought back its sausage pancake bites, available through January.

Sonic to focus on breakfast, ad exposure

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's Q1 Fiscal 2012 results include slight increase in same-store sales.

What’s on your kids’ menu?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

About 8 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have some kind of food allergy.

Wienerschnitzel introduces new 'Heritage' ad campaign

January 4, 2012

Wienerschnitzel has announced the return of its 99-cent Original Chili Dog deal available through Jan. 22.

Burger King unveils new Toppers burger

January 4, 2012

Burger King restaurants has added a new burger to its Toppers lineup. The Bacon and Cheddar BK Toppers Burger is 3.2 ounces of flame-grilled beef and is topped…

Baskin-Robbins launches first new flavor of new year

January 3, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has introduced its first new flavor of 2012 and the latest addition to the BRight Choices line. The new flavor, Berry Nut Honey Frozen Yogurt…

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…