McDonald's adds two beverages to menu for summer

May 21, 2013

McDonald's has added two new beverages to the McCafé menu for summer: the new Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie and Dulce de Lech Shake. According to the company…

Taco Bell's fan-created Beefy Crunch Burrito returns this week

May 21, 2013

 Taco Bell is bringing back the Beefy Crunch Burrito this week for a limited time. The fan-created item made its debut in 2011 and features Flamin' Hot Fritos…

Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space

Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions.

McDonald's plans to accelerate China business

May 17, 2013

Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.

Taco Bell CEO: 'Sometimes the biggest innovation is not earth shattering'

May 17, 2013

Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed appeared on CNBC Thursday to discuss the brand's new Waffle Taco, currently in test in five California stores for the breakfast…

Carvel adds Oreo options to menu

May 17, 2013

Carvel has teamed up with Oreo to introduce The Great Chill with OREO to the menu. The Great Chill features a variety of options featuring the Oreo cookie…

Burger King debuts another new menu

May 16, 2013

Burger King continues to show off its extensive product pipeline, introducing another handful of new items, this time as part of a "regionally inspired summer…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's land promotional partnership with 'Man of Steel'

May 16, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced a promotional partnership for…

Baskin-Robbins jumps into retail, tests online ordering

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's new line of shelf-stable ,sherbet-flavored freezer bars is part of its 'weather proofing' strategy.

Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise

May 15, 2013

According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year…

Popeyes testing out a breakfast menu

May 15, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is dipping its toes into the morning daypart. The company is currently testing a new Best Breakfast menu in the Charlotte, N.C., DMA.

Tim Hortons introduces sustainable coffee platform

May 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced its inaugural Partnership Blend coffee, the company's first coffee product sourced solely from the work of its Coffee Partnership…

McDonald's UK invites consumers to scout supply chain

May 14, 2013

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called 'Quality Scouts', which invites members of the public to "go behind the scenes and report back on how some of…

Wendy's signature Frosty now available in waffle cone

May 14, 2013

Wendy's signature Frosty is now available in a waffle cone. The treat is made the same way, with milk, cream and 100-percent cocoa, and is available in vanilla…

Culver's teams up with Snickers for new treat

May 13, 2013

Culver's and Mars Foodservices have teamed up to offer a new Concrete Mixer featuring Snickers Brand.

Del Taco launches Free Food Wednesdays

May 13, 2013

To celebrate Del Taco's new Buck & Under and New Tastes menus, as well as its overall brand relaunch, the chain has introduced Free Food Wednesdays.

Green Burrito launches San Diego Burrito

May 9, 2013

The Green Burrito menu at Carl's Jr. now features a new burrito inspired by Southern California cuisine. The San Diego Burrito includes charbroiled steak…

Long John Silver's names new food innovation leader

May 9, 2013

Long John Silver's has named Marie Zhang as its new chief food innovation officer. Zhang will be responsible for menu innovation, new product development…

McCain Foods USA launches Fresh-Style Fries

May 9, 2013

In response to increased consumer demand for "natural" foods, McCain Foods USA is launching Fresh-Style Fries. Cut from whole russet potatoes, McCain…

Wendy's targets Millennial males with late-night deal, concert promotions

May 8, 2013

Wendy's Moonlight Meal Deal has been launched to "meet the needs" of the millennial male demographic. The company cites a new survey conducted by Braun…