Value, flavor trump healthy menu selections

July 6, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…

Cold Stone Creamery rolls out fro-yo line

July 5, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has rolled out frozen yogurt versions of some of its signature flavors to all locations nationwide.

Good as gold: Pretzelmaker launches 24 Karat cookie drink

July 5, 2011

As part of its "Totally Loaded" celebration, Pretzelmaker has introduced the new 24 Karat Cookie blended drink for a limited time. The creamy beverage features…

Wienerschnitzel’s 50th anniversary party planned

July 5, 2011

Although Wienerschnitzel has been celebrating its golden anniversary with various promotions all year, it'll break out the bells and whistles for its official…

Good Times same-store sales up again

July 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its 11th consecutive month of same-store sales increases, with June sales increasing 5.1 percent…

NRA files menu labeling comments

July 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…

Arby’s sale official; Wendy’s now ‘The Wendy’s Company’

July 4, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. on terms previously announced to a buyer formed by…

Subway plans to double China units

July 4, 2011

Subway is planning a major expansion in China throughout the next five years. The China Daily reports that the chain, which passed McDonald's earlier this year…

Dairy Queen ad strikes gold with Mary Lou Retton

July 4, 2011

Dairy Queen breaks out the big guns in honor of National Ice Cream Month. Its latest commercial in the "So Good It's RiDQulous" campaign features Olympic…

Sonic LTOs mark National Hot Dog, Ice Cream Month

July 4, 2011

July is National Ice Cream Month as well as National Hot Dog Month and Sonic has both occasions covered with the introduction of a new Baja Dog and line of…

Menu labeling doesn't have to be difficult (video)

PizzaMarketPlace Editor Cherryh Butler interviews Betsy Craig, owner of MenuTrinFo, about the importance of menu labeling.

Pop life: Doc Popcorn embarks upon aggressive expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The kettle corn concept now has almost 30 units and more than 100 in development.

Dunkin’ Donuts mixes up Coolatta menu

June 30, 2011

As summer heats up, Dunkin' Donuts is once again celebrating the its Coolatta beverage line with an expansion of options.

Groovy: Circa-1960s flavor wins Baskin-Robbins Big Thaw contest

June 30, 2011

More than 80,000 ice cream enthusiasts voted in Baskin-Robbin's "The Big Thaw" promotion, an online survey to determine one classic flavor to bring back from…

Papa Gino’s one-day deal yields 10 percent sales boost

June 30, 2011

Sister chains Papa Gino's and D'Angelo's recent one-day, 50-percent off online deal, facilitated through the ONOSYS Online Ordering system, boosted ticket…

Arby’s adds to its new Angus line

June 29, 2011

Arby's launched its Angus Cool Deli Sandwich across the country today.

Moo-ve over burger joints: Chick-fil-A sets Cow Appreciation Day

June 29, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will celebrate the seventh annual Cow Appreciation Day event July 8 by offering a free meal to any customer who visits one…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Pizza Executive Summit: NRA VP gives 'The Washington Report'

Scott DeFife gives attendees an update on regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.