Food & Beverage News & Media
Taco Bell creates quite a brand buzz with 'breakfast phones'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Ahead of the breakfast launch, 1,000 fans received phones calling/texting with missions to encourage social sharing.
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How Dunkin' Donuts keeps operations simple with fast LTO pace
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Involving franchisees in the rollout process from concept to launch is "crucial" to the brand's success.
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Roy Rogers steps up breakfast with 'pancake weekends'
March 21, 2014
Roy Rogers has introduced All You Can Eat Pancake Weekends for $1.99, available to dine-in customers every Saturday and Sunday morning through May 25.
read nowDunkin' Donuts promo highlights Liverpool Football partnership
March 20, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to introduce a special donut at select participating restaurants in July to celebrate the brand's partnership with Liverpool…
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Starbucks takes a jab at QSR coffee competitors
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Starbucks continues to lead in the mobile space, with 14 percent of in-store transactions coming from its payment app.
read nowGold Star Chili campaign focuses on vegetarian offerings
March 19, 2014
Gold Star Chili has shifted its marketing focus to its veggie chili variation of its signature Cincinnati-style 3-Way, as well as its full line of veggie chili…
read nowKnouse Foods introduces new breakfast options
March 19, 2014
With breakfast sales increasing, Knouse Foods has introduced new morning daypart offerings for foodservice operators under its Lucky Leaf and Musselman's rands.
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's double up on bacon for X-Men tie-in
March 18, 2014
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have added two new menu items that feature four strips of bacon, the new Western X-Tra Bacon Cheeseburger and X-Tra Bacon, Egg &…
read nowIn a bid for lunch share, Tim Hortons enters chicken sandwich category
March 18, 2014
Tim Hortons today announced its entry into the hot chicken sandwich category, in an effort to boost its lunch menu.
read nowLong John Silver's menu plan includes soups, salads
March 18, 2014
In May, Long John Silver's menu will include new sandwiches, soups and salads. Supermarketnews.com said the chain's chief food innovation officer Marie Zhang…
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Krispy Kreme bets on smaller model, retail coffee platform
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
More franchisees are committing to the smaller shop model, which has been performing above expectations.
read nowDemand for snack opportunities on the rise
March 17, 2014
More than half of consumers — 51 percent — say they eat snacks at least twice a day, an increase from the 48 percent who said the same in 2012. According to…
read nowWendy's brings three new salads to Canadian market
March 17, 2014
Wendy's Canada now features three new salads: Asian Cashew Chicken Salad, BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad and Taco Supremo Salad.
read nowWienerschnitzel marking Corn Dog Day with $1 deal
March 17, 2014
Wienerschnitzel's 350 locations will celebrate National Corn Dog Day on March 22 by offering two corn dogs for $1 all day long.
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea adding K-Cup line
March 17, 2014
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Peet's Coffee & Tea announced a multiyear manufacturing and distribution agreement for Peet's-branded packs for the Keurig…
read nowBurger King Canada rolls out new value menu
March 17, 2014
Burger King Canada is introducing the New King Deals menu across the country starting today. The new menu will be a permanent offering with a range of options…
read nowBacon Bowls to appear on restaurant menus?
March 14, 2014
The Perfect Bacon Bowl announced today that its edible bacon bowls are now available for restaurants. The company said its wholesale availability to…
read nowMcDonald's Tastemakers program aimed at Millennials
March 14, 2014
To celebrate McDonald's new Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich, Philadelphia area restaurants have launched the Tastemakers program. According to a news release…
read nowIndependent restaurants less likely to charge for 'premium' burgers
March 13, 2014
While chain restaurants increasingly promote their barbell menus and charge more for "premium burgers," independents are less likely to do so for additional…
read nowRita's Italian Ice adds two more Starburst flavors to the pipeline
March 12, 2014
All of Rita's Italian Ice's 600 stores will be open for the season across the country by March 13, the company announced.
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