Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch new sandwich, ad campaign

June 22, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have launched their newest menu item, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich.

Dunkin’ Brands partnering with Captain America

June 22, 2011

"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives in movie theaters July 22, but beginning on June 27, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins will offer Captain…

McDonald’s UK wraps are biggest launch in four years

June 20, 2011

McDonald's U.K. is adding four wraps to its Deli Choices menu in what the company is calling its biggest launch in the past four years. The new offerings…

Jack in the Box pulls toys from kids’ meals

June 20, 2011

In the contentious debate about whether or not kids meals toys are unfair marketing tactics contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic, Jack in the Box has…

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Baskin-Robbins Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest

Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…

Krispy Kreme plans healthier menu items

June 19, 2011

The research and development team at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has been very busy of late. The company recently announced it would launch a new coffee line in the…

Study: Health-minded QSR patrons overwhelmingly choose Subway

June 19, 2011

An independent study by CustomersDNA researched where quick-service customers chose to eat for healthier food. An overwhelming majority of respondents – 7…

KFC names Henny Penny as Supplier of the Year

June 19, 2011

Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny Corporation has been named a Yum! Brands' STAR Award recipient as KFC's U.S. Supplier of the Year for 2010.

Captain D’s rolls out six new sandwiches

June 19, 2011

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen has launched two new sandwiches -- North Pacific Cod and Breaded Chicken -- featuring new customizable toppings.

Edible Arrangements launches ‘To Go’ concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new concept's quick-fix menu items, as well as high foot-traffic locations, fit into the competitive QSR space.

Is “Jane Q Diner” responsible or is the counter person?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…

Panda Restaurant Group helps Japanese earthquake survivors

June 15, 2011

The Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San contributed more than $450,000 to the American Red Cross in support of…

Quiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion

June 15, 2011

As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…

California law requires safety training for foodservice employees

Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.

Dairy Queen teams up with Build-A-Bear

June 14, 2011

Dairy Queen has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop to debut the Blizzard Bears Collection on June 17.

Krispy Kreme planning new coffee line

June 14, 2011

Many quick-service chains have found success with coffee, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts may soon join the ranks.

Green coffee: What's driving the increase?

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The recent increase in green coffee has its roots in many factors. Here's a look at a few reasons why.

Del Taco debuts Ultimate Grilled Chicken Burrito

June 13, 2011

Del Taco has unveiled its Ultimate Grilled Chicken Burrito, which features chicken marinated in a special recipe, zesty red sauce, seasoned rice, lettuce…

Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards get personal

June 13, 2011

With Father's Day around the corner and graduation season in full swing, Dunkin' Donuts is now offering customizable Dunkin' Donuts Cards, available…