Dunkin' Donuts adds whole wheat bagel, multigrain flatbread

January 6, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has kicked off the New Year by expanding its DDSMART menu to include the sliced turkey breakfast sandwich and a new whole wheat bagel.

Burger King pushes customized coffee blend with new promo

January 6, 2014

Burger King is offering free small smooth roast Seattle's Best Coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich now through Jan. 29. There are 18 breakfast…

NY Dunkin' Donuts offers 99-cent promotion on iced drinks

January 3, 2014

Those in the Big Apple who aren't deterred by this week's snowy, cold weather can take advantage of Dunkin' Donuts' 99-cent iced coffee and iced tea deal…

White castle unveils potato bacon chowder

January 3, 2014

Soup's on at White Castle. The chain sent an email to loyalty members Thursday introducing its new potato bacon chowder. The soup, according to the…

KFC wants consumers to 'rediscover the brand' via new marketing campaign

January 3, 2014

KFC has added a new version of its Boneless chicken using its signature Extra Crispy recipe. Extra Crispy Boneless will be available at KFC locations…

El Pollo Loco marks New Year's with 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu

December 31, 2013

El Pollo Loco has unveiled a new lineup of entrées, called the 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu. According to a news release, each entrée features under 50…

Whataburger brings back Monterey Melt burger as permanent item

December 31, 2013

Whataburger's Monterey Melt burger, which was introduced earlier this year for a limited time, has returned to the menu and is now listed as an "All-Time…

Del Taco rolls out lower-fat turkey tacos

December 31, 2013

Del Taco will launch turkey tacos on Jan. 2. According to a company news release, the introduction will mark the first time a Mexican QSR has offered ground…

Popeyes introduces Bayou Buffalo Wicked Chicken

December 30, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has brought back a signature LTO with a kick. The new Bayou Buffalo Wicked Chicken features the flavor of Buffalo wings and is…

Taco John's shifts marketing to snack menu

December 30, 2013

Taco John's today is launching a new marketing campaign to promote its TJ Baja Boneless Wings and Mexi Rolls. The campaign includes the tagline "Mex. Match.

Jack in the Box adds egg white option to breakfast

December 30, 2013

Jack in the Box has introduced the new egg white and turkey breakfast sandwich, just in time for the New Year. The new sandwich is prepared with egg whites…

Burger King rebrands value menu to 'King Deals'

December 30, 2013

Burger King is introducing its new King Deals Value Menu, including new Rodeo Sandwiches with the Rodeo Crispy Chicken and the Rodeo Burger for $1 each.

Maintaining menu relevance in the New Year

Exposure to ethnic menu items and ingredients will drive growth in awareness and enthusiasm of new cuisines.

Long John Silver's plans menu revamp in 2014

December 24, 2013

Long John Silver's will roll out new menu items and bring back signature favorites in 2014. According to Louisville Business First, the menu revival is part of…

Wendy's spices up value menu with two new offerings

December 23, 2013

Wendy's is responding to consumer demand for more spice by adding two new spicy items to its Right Price Right Size value menu. The Spicy Chipotle Crispy…

Urbanspoon examines top dining trends of the year

December 20, 2013

Urbanspoon has released its Top Dining Trends of 2013 report, taking a look at the biggest dining trends of the year based on a survey of food bloggers and…

Two trends in one: Subway introduces jalapano cheddar bread

December 20, 2013

Subway is hitting on two of this year's top QSR trends — spicy and unique bread offerings — with its release of the new jalapeno cheddar bread. The bread will…

What's on the menu for 2014? Restaurant execs make their predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Snacking innovation, sausage and Southern influences on the QSR radar.

Carvel rolls out holiday signatures

December 19, 2013

Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:

QSR executives reflect on the top culinary stories of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Spicy, barbecue, breads and local ingredients led research and development lists this year.