Coffee takes center stage in QSR space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From giveaways to product rollouts, National Coffee Day is a reason to celebrate.

Popeyes unveils new Canjun Chili Garlic sauce

September 25, 2013

Due to popular demand, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has brought back its Dip'n Chick'n offering.

Jersey Mike's honored for Certified Angus Beef promotions

September 25, 2013

Jersey Mike's has been recognized for leading promotions of the Certified Angus Beef brand on menu boards, social media and advertising, according to a…

Burger King's new fries a QSR game changer?

September 24, 2013

Burger King's new "Satisfries" hit the market today, bringing to the QSR space a reduced-fat, reduced-calorie French fry option that features 190 calories, …

A&W Canada debuts hormone-free beef

September 24, 2013

A&W Canada has announced that all of its burgers are now made with beef that has been raised without any added steroids or hormones and that contains no…

Arby's SVP: A deep product pipeline is more important than ever

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By implementing a variety of initiatives, Arby's has four times the volume of product pipeline than it has had historically.

LYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut

September 19, 2013

LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…

Beverage, dessert innovation to open Fast Casual Executive Summit

Attendees will learn how to create, launch and market dessert and beverages.

Taco John's adds six new side dishes

September 18, 2013

Taco John's announced today that it is offering six new side dishes in addition to its signature Potato Olés.

Bojangles' launches multichannel tailgating campaign

September 17, 2013

Bojangles' has launched TailgateEverything.com, a website that lists more than 50 alternative tailgating ideas using the brand's signature menu items.

Tim Hortons serves up steak for lunch

September 17, 2013

Tim Hortons has rolled out a new grilled steak and cheese Panini for the lunch daypart.

Wendy's targets women with flatbread grilled chicken campaign

September 17, 2013

Wendy's has brought back its Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches for a limited time, and celebrated their return with an "Ultimate Premiere Party…

Quiznos turns to bourbon for latest LTO

September 16, 2013

Quiznos has introduced a new limited-time Bourbon Steak Sub. It features black Angus steak, melted mozzarella, bacon and fried onions all topped with Quiznos…

McDonald's recruits Kaepernick, Flacco to push new wings

September 16, 2013

McDonald's Mighty Wings are now available at restaurants through mid-November and while supplies last. The spicy, bone-in, crispy wings are available in 3-, 5…

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Menu trends driven by sophisticated consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Customers love to experiment, but within boundaries; you need to make unfamiliar flavors approachable.

Baskin-Robbins fans asked to bring flavor out of retirement

September 13, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has launched its "The Big Thaw" online voting contest, which gives fans the chance to bring back one of 31 retired ice cream flavors from the…

US Foods rolls out fall product line

September 13, 2013

US Foods has introduced its latest product line, featuring more than 25 chef-inspired items that can translate onto restaurant menus.

El Pollo Loco introduces puffy taco shell

September 12, 2013

El Pollo Loco introduced today its new Puffy Shell Chicken Tacos, available for a limited-time only.

Product, promotion drives strong summer sales for Sonic

September 12, 2013

Sonic Corp. today estimated its systemwide same-store sales grew nearly 6 percent in Q4, which puts the company at positive 2.3 percent for the fiscal year…