Legends of McRib video winner named

December 28, 2010

Some passion for the McDonald’s McRib and a little video dexterity earned Sawyer Frye, 22, a trip to Germany and $10,000. The Carthage, N.C., man won the grand…

Dunkin’ Donuts introduces egg white wraps

December 28, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a popular breakfast destination, but now it’s offering a host of healthy alternatives in addition to its famous Munchkins.

Taco Bell celebrates bowl season in the end zone

December 27, 2010

As we eagerly wait to see if Oregon or Auburn will be crowned college football king in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz., Taco…

Church’s Chicken offers up a snack

December 27, 2010

Church’s Chicken has added the Chicken Mini Sandwich to its menu. The hand-held, portable item was launched behind strong consumer demand and after a…

Jack in the Box goes big for New Year’s

December 27, 2010

Jack in the Box has launched a Jumbo Deal combo meal in celebration of the New Year. The combo meal, available for $3.99 plus tax, includes a Jumbo Jack…

Recession proof: Desserts hitting the sweet spot

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Because of their affordability and cravability, dessert items will survive no matter what.

Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Vegetarian offerings making money in India

December 21, 2010

Big Macs, Double Downs and meat lovers pizzas may be major boons for quick-service giants in the United States. But in India, where the segment’s growth is…

Popeyes brings a little Louisiana to Smryna, Ga.

December 20, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened its first restaurant in Smyrna, Ga. The new unit is operated by National Restaurant Development Inc., owned by Aziz Hashim.

2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted

December 20, 2010

The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s and Papa John’s…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Mexico opens 10th unit

December 20, 2010

Village Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises, is set to open the tenth Villa Fresh Italian Mexico location at…

Chick-fil-A kicks breakfast up a notch

December 19, 2010

As record-low temperatures set in across the country, Chick-fil-A is adding plenty of heat to cope. The chain will begin offering the Spicy Chicken Biscuit as…

Nathan’s Famous denied license termination request

December 19, 2010

Nathan’s Famous Inc. is not entitled to prematurely terminate its license agreement with SMG Inc., a circuit court in Cook County, Illinois ruled on Friday.

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…