Americans will gobble up 1.25 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl [infographic]

January 23, 2015

Most of those wings will be consumed in restaurants. The National Chicken Council estimates that of the wings eaten during the Super Bowl, 75 percent will come…

Butterball Foodservice rolls out three new turkey breast products

January 22, 2015

The three new products were all developed with an eye towards health.

Limited-time offer, long-time benefits

Seasonal flavors are more popular than ever: Tehnomic reports that two-thirds of consumers said they’d be likely to order limited-time-offer foods that match…

Carl's Jr. releases extended version of 'Au Naturel' Super Bowl spot

January 21, 2015

The spot features model Charlotte McKinney, who has been named Maxim's "Girl of the week" and Esquire's "Women we love of Instagram."

Wendy's, McDonalds drop soft drinks from kids' menus

January 19, 2015

Soda will no longer be the default option for kids' meals, and soft drinks will be phased out of menu boards.

McDonald's brings back Triple Cheeseburger in select markets

January 19, 2015

The $2 sandwich is available in select restaurants in Indianapolis, Ohio, Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Atlanta, Florida, Houston, Raleigh, and parts of the…

How QSRs are hitting on the customization trend

Forty percent of consumers consider menu variety to be extremely or very important to them when choosing a QSR, almost regardless of their age, gender, income…

Burger King brings back nugget deal, sparking talk of price war

January 14, 2015

Burger King’s previous chicken nugget promotion, which ran in October, helped the company post a 3.6 percent gain in same-store sales in the U.S. and Canada…

Sonic Drive in adds breakfast, snack LTOs

January 14, 2015

The TOASTER breakfast sandwich and Lil' Doggies and Lil' Chickies will be available for a limited time.

NRA expands Healthy Dining partnership

January 12, 2015

Healthy Dining provides nutritional knowledge to NRA members and their customers.

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Tim Hortons launches healthy options initiative

January 8, 2015

The Balanced Options initiative features revamped websites, a new Canadian advertising campaign, and an ambassador program with professional athletes.

Cold Stone Creamery brings back sweet deals for Valentine's Day

January 8, 2015

Cold Stone Creamery is bringing back its heart-shaped cake and cupcake Creations offerings from January 7 through March 3.

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Krystal adds Hushpups side

January 6, 2015

The Hushpups are available as a snack or as a side along any combo meal, including with Krystal's new fish sandwich, also available for a limited time.

New Miami Subs Grill and new Miami Grill add Philly cheesesteak LTO

January 6, 2015

"Raising the Steaks" promotion features seven six-inch Philly Cheesesteaks with a complimentary side starting at $4.99.

Charleys Philly Steaks offers new flavor as a value-priced promotion

January 6, 2015

The Chicken Teriyaki Combo starts at $5.99 and is available through March.

Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates

January 6, 2015

The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.

U.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban

January 5, 2015

News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.

Baskin-Robbins kicks off its 70th year with new flavor of the month

January 5, 2015

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating its 70th anniversary, offering Icing on the Cake as its January Flavor of the Month.