Food & Beverage News & Media
Breakfast, beverage competition gets a grip on Dunkin’s sales
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The quarter marked Dunkin’ Donuts’ highest afternoon guest count on record, and weekly sales in June reached the highest volume.
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Villa Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors
July 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…
read nowTacoTime launches rebranding initiative
July 22, 2014
TacoTime has launched a rebranding initiative that includes store remodels, menu updates and the tagline, "Made Fresh Since 1960."
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Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s add Texas BBQ Thickburger to menu
July 21, 2014
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have introduced the Texas BBQ Thickburger, featuring smoked beef brisket piled on top of a Black Angus beef Thickburger patty.
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Taco Bell breakfast generating up to $120K in incremental sales
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In less than six months, the brand's breakfast business is above breakeven and is about 7 percent of the menu mix.
read nowLong John Silver's touts new menu items in latest ad campaign
July 18, 2014
Long John Silver’s new "America’s Fish Fry" advertising campaign will continue through the summer, inviting consumers to try seafood more through a series of…
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Taco Bell extends breakfast menu with grilled burritos
July 18, 2014
Taco Bell has expanded its breakfast menu – originally launched in March – with the introduction of new grilled breakfast burritos.
read nowDaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators
July 18, 2014
DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…
read nowCoffee-flavored beer on tap at Tim Hortons’ new concept store
July 17, 2014
Tim Hortons has unveiled a new concept store, located in the Metro Toronto Convention Center. CP24.com got a peek at some of the store’s tests this week…
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Holy jalapeno! How hot will menus get?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sriracha, according to CCD Innovation, is in 2014 what chipotle was in 2009.
read nowKrispy Kreme shows off its Southern hospitality with new items
July 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme has introduced two new Southern Summer Classics doughnuts, including carrot cake and banana pudding. The doughnuts are available now through Aug.
read nowQuiznos offering summer value price on Classic Italian Sub
July 15, 2014
Quiznos’ signature Classic Italian sub is being sold for a summer promotional price of $2.99 all day, every day throughout July and August.
read nowEthnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years
July 14, 2014
New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…
read nowKrispy Kreme’s new CEO hints at broadening brand beyond doughnuts
July 14, 2014
Tony Thompson, Krispy Kreme’s newly-appointed CEO and former Papa John’s president, may be looking to grow the 77-year-old brand’s portfolio beyond its…
read nowTim Hortons rolls out Greek Yogurt parfaits, smoothies
July 14, 2014
Tim Hortons locations in Canada are now selling Greek Yogurt Parfaits, including mixed berries and almond granola, as well as fruit smoothies made with Greek…
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Taco Bell jumps on protein bandwagon with Power Cantina launch
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The new menu, and the marketing strategy behind its launch, is geared toward the 18 to 34 age group.
read nowExtreme Pita launches two new beverages
July 11, 2014
Extreme Pita announced the launch of two new beverages in restaurants at participating locations in Canada and the U.S. The beverages will be offered in one…
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Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s spotlight healthier menus via new websites
July 11, 2014
Sister chains Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are known for products such as the Western X-Tra Bacon Cheeseburger, the Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Philly…
read nowWienerschnitzel marks anniversary with 61-cent dogs
July 10, 2014
In honor of National Hot Dog Month and Wienerschnitzel’s 53rd anniversary, the company will offer 61-cent chili, mustard and Kraut dogs on July 20. The…
read nowWendy’s pretzel bun offerings boomerang back to Canada
July 10, 2014
Wendy's pretzel bacon cheeseburger and pretzel pub chicken sandwiches have returned to its Canadian restaurants. The news comes a couple of weeks after Wendy’s…
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