Food & Beverage News & Media
Cinnabon offering Tax Day deal
April 2, 2013
Cinnabon Bakeries nationwide will offer two free Cinnabon Bites on April 15 as part of the chain's fifth annual Tax Day Bites promotion.
read nowErbert & Gerbert's new sandwich features chili coleslaw
April 2, 2013
Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop has introduced its latest sandwich creation — the Luna. It includes tangy-sweet chili coleslaw, oven-roasted turkey…
read nowWhataburger debuts Monterey Melt burger
April 2, 2013
Whataburger has debuted its new Monterey Melt burger, available for a limited time. The burger includes two 100-percent beef patties topped with Monterey Jack…
read nowRip'n Chick'n back at Popeyes
April 1, 2013
Popeyes' Rip'n Chick'n is back on menus through April 28. The item features chicken tenders cut into pull-apart strips for dipping.
read nowChurch's Chicken introduces bigger biscuits
April 1, 2013
Church's Chicken has introduced a bigger and what it's calling "better" version of its signature honey-butter biscuits.
read nowSonic adds green iced tea to beverage lineup
April 1, 2013
Sonic today announced the launch of its new line of green iced tea, including five new flavor mix-ins — peach, mango, raspberry, blackberry and mint.
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Report shines unfavorable light on QSR kids' meals
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The percent of kids' meals that meet expert nutrition standards has increased from 1 to 3 percent since 2008.
read nowDoritos Locos Tacos is Operator Innovations Awards finalist
March 29, 2013
Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco, introduced nationwide in March 2012, quickly became the chain's biggest product launch ever. The product has earned Taco Bell a…
read nowDairy Queen jumps on value meal bandwagon
March 28, 2013
Dairy Queen is the latest quick-service chain to introduce a value meal to help consumers as they grapple with high gas prices, an increase in the payroll tax…
read nowVilla Fresh Italian Kitchen promotes pasta dishes
March 28, 2013
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has launched an in-store food promotion, "Pasta...Ahh," celebrating classic Italian pastas as well as the debut of Lasagna…
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KFC rolls out low-calorie kids' meal
March 28, 2013
KFC has launched the Li'l Bucket Kids Meal. Packaged in a smaller version of KFC's iconic bucket, the offering includes a Kentucky Grilled Chicken drumstick…
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Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.
read nowSonic chief credits daypart promotions, media efficiency for positive sales
March 27, 2013
Sonic released its second fiscal quarter results earlier this week, which included a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent (without the…
read nowArby's testing house-made potato chips
March 27, 2013
Arby's is currently testing house-made potato chips with an expected rollout in May. According to Food Business News, the chips are thick-cut and made fresh…
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Wendy's introduces artisan flatbread sandwich platform
March 26, 2013
The chain will roll out a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes national TV advertising, digital and social media activities, a print campaign…
read nowIn-N-Out's Double Double Burger tops consumer ranking
March 26, 2013
The Double-Double Burger from In-N-Out was ranked the "Top Fast Food Burger" in a crowd-sourced ranking from more than 3,000 quick-service restaurant…
read nowSubway recognized for fruit and vegetable messaging
March 25, 2013
The Subway restaurant chain was named an Industry Champion by the Produce for Better Health Foundation.
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Culver's names new director of menu development
March 25, 2013
Kim Letizia has been named as director of Menu Development and executive chef at Culver's.
read nowConsumer perception of Taco Bell on the rise from Doritos Locos launches
March 22, 2013
Taco Bell's new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos are keeping the chain at its highest consumer perception levels with Mexican food eaters since the fall of 2010…
read nowTacoTime launches breakfast menu
March 22, 2013
In celebration of the introduction of its breakfast menu, TacoTime will host Free Breakfast Day from 8 to 10 a.m., April 5.
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