That’s a wrap: Hardee’s adds portable chicken tender item

December 19, 2010

The wrap has become quite a popular menu request as of late – offering essentially the same flavors and fillings as sandwiches, but providing a bit more…

Boardwalk stretches into Virginia

December 16, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a development deal with new franchisee Koteswara Aluri to open five units throughout the next four years.

Food cost control – Playing the G.A.M.E.

By Libby Libhart

Yum! Brands reports its social responsibility efforts

December 15, 2010

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, A&W, Long John Silver’s and Pizza Hut, released its social responsibility report Wednesday, titled “Serving…

Tim Hortons’ online store now open for business

December 15, 2010

Tim Hortons has made its products available to residents in the United States. The company has opened its online store for U.S. customers, selling ground…

Seasonal flavors spice up menus

December 14, 2010

The latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel finds that restaurant chains are responding to consumer demand by spicing up their menus with fall…

Motor City puts the brakes on QSR ban idea

December 14, 2010

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based organization, has called for a moratorium on new quick-service restaurant…

The gloves are off: Lawsuit vs. McDonald’s filed

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2010

After six months of talk, the Center for Science in Public Interest is finally walking the walk.

BK offers a two-for holiday deal

December 12, 2010

Burger King Corp. is playing the role of Santa’s little helper this holiday, offering two Original Chicken Sandwiches for the price of one.

Food Safety Summit to tackle government regulations

December 12, 2010

The 2011 Food Safety Summit is April 19-21 in Washington, DC. Registration for the event is now open with early bird discounts available.

McDonald’s lawsuit means spit

December 9, 2010

A Chicago woman craving a McDonald’s cheeseburger for breakfast was instead served something  not included on the breakfast menu – spit.

Japanese get a slice of BK’s Pizza Burger

December 9, 2010

In September, New Yorkers got their first taste of Burger King’s Pizza Burger, served at the company’s Whopper Bar in Times Square.

QSRweb.com’s Top 10 of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It’s been quite a roller coaster year for the quick-service industry. Restaurants continued to dig out of the economic mess, posting modest improvements; the…

Nestle’s café concept slated for Middle East expansion

December 8, 2010

Nestle Toll House Café by Chip, a bakery and dessert bar, has signed a master franchise agreement with Emad Al Aboud Group to develop a minimum of 47 units…

New product development VP at the Captain D’s helm

December 8, 2010

Peter Gibbons has been named vice president of product development for Captain D's as the seafood chain prepares to revamp its menu.

Spice up the holidays with a Bojangles' gift card

December 7, 2010

Bojangles' gift cards are now available for customers to use at the brand's restaurants across the United States.

Happy Meals safe in Superior City

December 7, 2010

As it turns out, the Grinch will avoid Superior City, Wisc., after all. A proposal pitched by a city council member to ban the inclusion of toys in…

Iconic LTO McRib buoys McDonald’s sales

December 7, 2010

McDonald’s Corp.’s global same-store sales increased 4.8 percent in November behind strong sales of the fan favorite LTO McRib and McCafe beverages.

McDonald’s ready for oatmeal roll-out

December 5, 2010

McDonald’s is ready to remedy the bitterness of winter mornings. The quick-service chain will debut oatmeal at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants in early January.

Room for dessert? BK launches Dessert Bar

December 5, 2010

A few months after announcing it was testing a Dessert Bar in London, Burger King’s new concept has officially opened in the city.