McCuties? McDonald's testing oranges in Happy Meals

August 12, 2014

According to The Bakersfield Californian, McDonald's will test offering Cuties – small, seedless Clementines and mandarin oranges – in Happy Meals from late…

Taco John's adds spicy chorizo to breakfast

August 7, 2014

Taco John's has introduced the Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito. The new offering includes scrambled eggs with savory chorizo sausage, jalapeños and spicy salsa.

Cold Stone launches made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwiches

August 7, 2014

Cold Stone Creamery has introduced a spin on a classic with its new peanut butter and jelly ice cream in a new limited time Creation named PB&Just…

Fiesta Restaurant Group consolidates food distribution to single provider

August 6, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company to the Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana and Cabana Grill restaurant brands, will consolidate all of its food…

Jack in the Box brings the cronut to QSR

August 6, 2014

Jack in the Box has brought the "cronut" to QSR. The company today introduced three new breakfast items, including the Meat Lovers and Grande Sausage Breakfast…

McDonald's Shakin' Flavor Fries test underway in Philly market

August 6, 2014

McDonald's restaurants throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region were selected as a test market for the brand’s Shakin’ Flavor Fries, which allows guests to…

Subway highlighting veggie selections in new marketing spots

August 6, 2014

Subway has launched new print and broadcast ads featuring the tagline, "Veggie Freshness." This marketing campaign follows the brand’s May spot, "Bread is on…

Good Times posts two-year sales increase of 32.1%

August 4, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a same-store sales increase of 13.7 percent in July 2014. This number laps the prior year's increase of 18.4 percent…

Baskin-Robbins shifts spotlight to 'summer flavors'

August 4, 2014

Baskin-Robbins has introduced its August Flavor of the Month, Oreo Nutty Salted Caramel, which includes Oreo cookie pieces, honey glazed peanuts and a salty…

Dunkin' Donuts' signature coffee now available in donut form

August 4, 2014

To celebrate National Coffee Month throughout August, Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced new French vanilla and hazelnut swirls for its coffee beverages. The brand…

Rita's Italian Ice adds Jelly Belly flavors to the lineup

August 4, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has rolled out two new Italian Ice flavors in collaboration with Jelly Belly Candy Company. The flavors, inspired by Jelly Belly jelly…

McDonald’s sued by Russian regulators

July 31, 2014

A Russian federal agency has sued McDonald's, claiming its nutritional content is "misrepresented." According to UPI, the agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, has begun…

Blimpie introduces Hoboken Hero sub to mark milestone anniversary

July 31, 2014

Blimpie continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the introduction of the Hoboken Hero, an Italian sub sandwich that includes pepperoni, salami…

Cinnabon adds seasonal berries to signature rolls

July 31, 2014

Cinnabon has introduced a Wild Berry product line featuring raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries atop the brand's signature rolls, MiniBon…

How QSRs and fast casuals are fighting for market share

The QSR segment satisfies customers based on speed and accuracy, and the food is cheap and easy to consume on the go.

Popeyes comes up with another tear-apart LTO

July 29, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced a new LTO that guests can tear apart – the Tear'n Tenderloin Chicken is available now through Aug. 25. It features two…

Dairy Queen, Chips Ahoy debut Blizzard partnership

July 29, 2014

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Chips Ahoy! cookie, Dairy Queen has launched the new Chips Ahoy! Blizzard Treat. The new offering has been named the August…

Arby’s shifts focus to proteins with new marketing campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 28, 2014

Arby's execs believe high quality meats are the brand's unique differentiator in the QSR segment.

KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…