Food & Beverage News & Media

Think the QSR segment is in trouble? Consider Sonic

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sonic has dedicated a lot of resources to make sure it's ready for any launch, beginning a promotion before it goes to TV.

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Dunkin' Brands gets a lift from Baskin-Robbins US sales

October 24, 2014

Dunkin' Brands reported its Q3 results Thursday, which included 2-percent comp store sales growth at Dunkin' Donuts, and a 5.8-percent jump at Baskin-Robbins…

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Nestlé Toll House Café jumps on the pumpkin spice bandwagon

October 24, 2014

Nestle Toll House Café by Chip will introduce two seasonal offerings on Sunday, including the pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice cookies. They will both be…

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McDonald's Big Lunchbox popping up Down Under

October 23, 2014

McDonald's is using a pop up restaurant to promote its new rump beef offering in Australia.

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Carl's Jr./Green Burrito bring back Crisp Burritos

October 23, 2014

Crisp Burritos are back on the menu at all participating Carl's Jr./Green Burrito co-branded location.

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Franchise Rankings names 10 best franchises

October 23, 2014

Franchiserankings.com announced rankings for Best Overall Franchises and Best Food Franchises for October 2014..

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Dunkin' Donuts gets into the Halloween spirit

October 22, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the return of its seasonal Boston Scream Donut in time for Halloween. A variation of the brand’s Boston Kreme Donut, the Boston…

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Baskin-Robbins partners with Hallmark Channel for Countdown to Christmas flavors

October 21, 2014

Baskin-Robbins and the Hallmark Channel have formed a strategic partnership to promote the premiere of one of the network's new original Countdown to Christmas…

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Krystal offers signature sandwich combo for 82 cents to mark birthday

October 21, 2014

All day today, more than 350 Krystal restaurants in the Southeast will offer its signature sandwiches as part of a combo deal for 82 cents, to mark the brand's…

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Cousins adds turkey bacon guacamole LTO

October 21, 2014

Cousins Subs has introduced two limited-time-only sub sandwiches: the Steak Mushroom Swiss and the Turkey Bacon Guacamole.

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C-stores continue to elevate foodservice offerings in market share fight

October 20, 2014

The National Association of Convenience Stores' annual show concluded last week in Las Vegas with some sessions covering the continued elevation of foodservice…

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Green Leaf's intros harvest-themed menu offerings

October 20, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management's Green Leaf's concept has brought back its Harvest Panini sandwich for a limited time.

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Carl's Jr., Hardee's add two meat-filled omelets to signature biscuits

October 20, 2014

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Double Loaded Omelet Biscuit, available today at Hardee's and at Carl's Jr. starting Wednesday.

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Arby's employee's creation earns a spot on the menu

October 20, 2014

Brandon Morris, an employee at an Arby's restaurant in Danville, Kentucky, has been named the winner in the Hey Chef Neville! contest, a systemwide menu idea…

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Mediterranean Brands receives foodservice innovation award

October 20, 2014

Falafel Scoop and Go was awarded third place finish in the foodservice category at the Prepared Foods- New Products Conference.

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Industry trends: Consumers will spend more for transparency, authenticity, safety

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Watch for menu trends at airport bars and lounges, Hollywood and convenience stores.

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A case for produce management

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Produce is hard to benchmark what you should be paying on a regular basis because there is no regularity to the product category.

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Demand for breaded chicken sandwiches on the rise

October 15, 2014

An increasing number of consumers are requesting breaded chicken sandwiches, according to new research from The NPD Group. Servings of breaded chicken…

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