Food & Beverage News & Media

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.

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…

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Demand 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…

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Arby'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…

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Tim 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.

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Gluten-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.

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PETA 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…

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Taco 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…

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Bruster'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.

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Rita'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.

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Yum! 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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Popeyes brings back Cajun Surf & Turf offering

April 4, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is continuing its two-month Seafood Mardi Gras celebration through April 27 by bringing back its Cajun Surf & Turf for a limited…

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