Food & Beverage News & Media
White Castle breaks into single-serve coffee market
April 22, 2014
White Castle's medium roast coffee is now available in single-serve coffee cups.
read nowCulver's Pub Burger LTO lifts cheeseburger category by double digits
April 22, 2014
Culver's has brought back its Pepper Grinder Pub Burger for a limited time and has introduced a new TV spot for the occasion. The burger, which will be…
read nowKFC's brings back Double Down, claims 'bread is dead'
April 21, 2014
KFC's Double Down sandwich, which features two Original Recipe chicken filets in lieu of a bun, has returned to the U.S. menu for a limited time.
read nowWendy's debuts short film to promote new premium sandwich
April 21, 2014
Wendy's today announced its newest premium offering — a Tuscan Chicken on Ciabatta sandwich. The sandwich includes a toasted artisan ciabatta bun, homestyle…
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Gluten-free's honeymoon phase not expected to end anytime soon
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
When the FDA came out with an official definition of the diet, it went from a fad to a foodservice trend.
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Checkers/Rally's extend ice cream promotion after initial success
April 18, 2014
Checkers and Rally's Restaurants Inc. will host a second Free Cone Day promotion April 27 at their northern market locations, following the success of their…
read nowDemand for chicken prompts Burger King to extend Big King line
April 17, 2014
Burger King's Big King sandwich is now available with. The newest Big King includes two chicken patties, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and the…
read nowArby's marks Tax Day with free curly fries
April 14, 2014
Arby's is marking Tax Day with a free snack-sized curly fry promotion all day April 15. To take advantage of the deal, guests should visit Arbys.com or Arby's…
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Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch unveiled as Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos flavor
April 14, 2014
Taco Bell leveraged Snapchat and the MTV Movie Awards Sunday to announce its newest Doritos Locos Taco flavor — Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch. The new flavor will…
read nowTim Hortons U.S. testing a variety of lunch sandwiches
April 14, 2014
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop has added a new, savory Italian-style sandwich to the lunch menu, featuring ham capicola, genoa salami and pepperoni.
read nowGluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010
April 11, 2014
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…
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The race for QSR market share expected to intensify
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
To embrace changing trends, restaurants have expanded menus to include healthier items, value offerings and more LTOs.
read nowPETA petitions Chick-fil-A to add vegetarian offering
April 10, 2014
PETA has sent a letter to Chick-fil-A president/CEO Dan Cathy, asking the chain to add a "faux chicken" dish to its menu. The letter comes on the heels of the…
read nowTaco John's brings back fish tacos
April 10, 2014
Taco John's has brought back fish tacos for a limited time. The seasonal offering is also available with new options this time around, including whitefish…
read nowBruster's new Death by Chocolate flavor created by franchisee
April 9, 2014
Bruster's Real Ice Cream has introduced a new flavor, called Death by Chocolate. The limited-time flavor features chocolate ice cream, Hershey's Special Dark…
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Chick-fil-A's new grilled menu inspired by urban millennials
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The chain has invested $50 million to develop the new recipes and proprietary grill technology.
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Coffee sales a 'pleasant surprise' from Taco Bell's new breakfast
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand is ready to launch its next ad, aimed at McDonald's and the 'sea of sameness' in QSR breakfast.
read nowRita's introduces another Starburst flavor
April 7, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice has added another co-branded flavor to the lineup: The Starburst Orange Italian Ice is available for a limited time through April 27.
read nowYum! Brands testing another 'better-chicken' concept
April 7, 2014
A new concept called Super Chix is up and running in Arlington, Texas. According to Ad Age, the restaurant is being tested by Yum! Brands, and features a…
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How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.
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