QSRs sweeten things up for Valentine's Day

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The NRA predicts 70 million American diners will mark the occasion.

NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

NAFEM: Vitamix's The Quiet One Blender

Anthony Ciepiel demonstrates Vitamix's new Quiet One blender at the 2011 NAFEM in Orlando, Fla.

McDonald’s launches new Angus burger, ShareBox

February 8, 2011

McDonald’s Angus Third Pounder, introduced in 2009, has gotten a bold new makeover. The company has introduced its new Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus, which is…

Great American Cookies debuts heart-shaped cookie cakes

February 8, 2011

Great American Cookies is helping out Cupid this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its new heart-shaped cookie cakes. Also, for a limited time, windowed gift…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Taco Bell thanks fans with free taco

February 8, 2011

Seems a little beef isn’t going to get Taco Bell down. The company launched the “World’s Largest Taco Giveaway” on Facebook to thank its fans for their support…

KFC India ready for ICC World Cup partnership

February 8, 2011

KFC is the official restaurant partner of the ICC World Cup 2011 event and will launch a special edition “Fan Bucket” for the occasion. The 10th Cricket World…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

Nebraska kills healthy kids' meal bill

February 7, 2011

As cities ban kids’ meals and organizations protest quick-service mascots, one state is leaving children’s nutritional decisions up to the parents … At least…

McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

Wienerschnitzel marks ‘der’ golden anniversary

February 6, 2011

This year marks the 50th anniversary for Wienerschnitzel and to commemorate the milestone, the chain is bringing back the “Der.”

Go fish: Jack in the Box rolls out combo deal

February 6, 2011

Jack in the Box is offering a limited time fish sandwich combo meal for $2.99 plus tax, just in time for the Lent season.

Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Be allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

Thrill seekers: Cedar Point opening DQ Grill & Chill

February 3, 2011

The Cedar Point amusement park, located on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, attracts almost 3 million visitors each summer. Starting in May they’ll have the option…

Jack in the Box shakes things up

February 3, 2011

Jack in the Box restaurants has long featured the popular Oreo Cookie Shake. Starting today, the chain is cooling things down with the introduction of its new…