Dunkin' Donuts introduces branded coffee creamers

January 21, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts and WhiteWave Foods, a consumer packaged food and beverage company, announced today a licensing agreement to introduce Dunkin' Donuts Coffee…

Report: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers

January 21, 2014

A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…

Burger King spices up chicken sandwich

January 17, 2014

Burger King has added a new sandwich to the menu, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which combines peppers and spices with the flavor of the Original Chicken…

Taco Bell adds 6 new drinks

January 17, 2014

Taco Bell is adding six new beverages to the menu, including the apple-flavored "Manzanita Sol," according to a company press release.

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Arby's partners with Alaska Seafood organization for Big Fillet Fish return

January 16, 2014

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Arby's for the re-release of the chain's Reel Big Fillet fish sandwich. According to a company press…

Seattle's Best Coffee launches single-cup retail line

January 15, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee, a featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, is launching three new coffee products to build on its roast & ground packaged coffee…

Wendy's CEO: We have fast casual experience at 40 percent lower check

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company expects the total number of restaurants in the new design to be 700 to 750 by the end of 2014.

White Castle Slider named 'most influential burger' ever

January 14, 2014

A team from Time magazine interviewed a handful of hamburger historians to research the "most influential burgers of all time." They came up with 17 burgers…

Doritos Locos Tacos now permanent on Taco Bell Canada menu

January 14, 2014

Taco Bell Canada this week announced that the Doritos Locos Tacos will be added to the menu permanently. The offering was first introduced to the Canadian…

Restaurant.com predicts this year's food trends

January 14, 2014

The champagne is empty, the confetti has been swept and restaurant menu trends continue to emerge for the New Year.

Gold Star Chili partners with Doritos brand for new offering

January 13, 2014

Taco Bell may have opened the door of opportunity for product innovation with Doritos, but it's no longer alone in the QSR segment. Cincinnati's Gold Star…

Church's Chicken brings back fan favorite jalapeño jelly sauce

January 13, 2014

Church's Chicken Tender Strips can now be ordered with two new dipping sauces, including fan favorite Purple Pepper Sauce, a sweet heat jalapeño jelly sauce.

Carvel offering BOGO specials through March

January 10, 2014

Carvel has launched a new mint flavor, which can be used in a variety of offerings including the Oreo Mint Sundae Dasher. According to a news release, mint…

Dunkin' Donuts adds salted caramel hot chocolate to beverage lineup

January 9, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced two new items to the menu to welcome the New Year. The banana chocolate chip muffin is a banana-flavored muffin with chocolate…

Sonic adds salsa verde to breakfast options

January 8, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has introduced new limited-time breakfast offerings: the Salsa Verde Breakfast Burrito and the Salsa Verde Breakfast Toaster sandwich. Made with…

Rita's adds sugar-free Dragonfruit Ice

January 8, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has added Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice, which is now available for a limited time at all participating outlets. The new flavor joins Rita's…

Long John Silver's rolls out Dippin' Fish Strips

January 8, 2014

Long John Silver's has added Dippin' Fish Strips to the menu. The new, portable offering features the company's signature batter dipped fish, according to a…

Sonic turns to technology to enhance personalized service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A deep product pipeline has allowed the brand to better compete with fast casual restaurants, execs say.

Baskin-Robbins introduces Movie Theater Popcorn flavor

January 6, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating awards show season with its new Flavor of the Month, Movie Theater Popcorn. This flavor features popcorn-flavored ice cream and…