Food & Beverage News & Media
Culver's kicks off online custard challenge
August 9, 2012
Culver's kicked off a $250 gift card getaway Wednesday, coinciding with Frozen Custard Day.
read nowGreen Burrito launches Mexican-inspired sandwiches
August 9, 2012
Carl's Jr. has announced new additions to its Green Burrito menu of Mexican cuisine – the Charbroiled Chicken and Steak Torta Sandwiches.
read nowDairy Queen introduces Orange Julius fruit smoothies
August 8, 2012
The Dairy Queen system is rolling out Orange Julius Premium Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Julius Originals at all DQ locations in the United States and Canada.
read nowMcDonald's comp sales slip in July
August 8, 2012
McDonald's Corporation has announced that global comparable sales were flat in July. Performance by segment was as follows:
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Hot Dog on a Stick testing new store model, breakfast
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sixty-six-year-old concept experiments with drive-thru, domestic franchising.
read nowMcDonald's largest franchisee achieves double-digit comp sales growth
August 7, 2012
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Latin America's largest restaurant chain and the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, has reported its unaudited results for the…
read nowBurger King's largest franchisee experiences 5 percent traffic jump
August 7, 2012
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 1. Results include the 278 Burger King restaurants that were…
read nowMcDonald's testing late-night breakfast
August 7, 2012
McDonald's is going after the nocturnal crowd, testing breakfast after midnight in the Columbus, Ohio, market. According to Columbus Business First, the…
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Burger King launches interactive, Family Feud-inspired promotion
August 7, 2012
Burger King Worldwide has launched its Family Food promotion at participating restaurants nationwide. Inspired by the TV game show Family Feud, every game…
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Common food truck execution mistakes
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…
read nowConcepts launch 'no-hate' sandwiches in response to Chick-fil-A fiasco
August 6, 2012
A couple of restaurant concepts are taking advantage of the Chick-fil-A controversy surrounding president/COO Dan Cathy's comments against same-sex marriage…
read nowRita's Italian Ice launches Secret Flavor Facebook contest
August 3, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a Secret Flavor Ice and a Secret Flavor Facebook sweepstakes at outlets across the country. Beginning today and running…
read nowWendy's participates in California Strawberry Commission workshop
August 3, 2012
Last week, the California Strawberry Commission hosted a culinary workshop for select restaurant chain corporate chefs, menu developers and buyers. The…
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins featured at AMA Pro Superbike event
August 3, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are teaming up with M1 PowerSports to bring AMA Pro Superbike racing back to South Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway from…
read nowChecker's, Rally's introduce Fry Lover's Burger
August 3, 2012
Earlier this week, Rally's and Checker's introduced a hamburger topped with french fries.
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Menu, marketing overhauls boost Burger King profits
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Second quarter yields positive sales, international momentum.
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This Olympian doesnt want to be on a Wheaties box
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.
read nowDairy Queen's August promotion highlights M&Ms
August 1, 2012
The Dairy Queen system's August Blizzard of the Month flavor features a new M&M's Brownie.
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Vending innovations pose threat to QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Tech advances help machines evolve from candy-filled office staples to fresh pizza providers.
read nowChurch's Chicken, Fanta launch Ford Fiesta giveaway
July 31, 2012
Church's Chicken and Fanta, a product of The Coca-Cola Company, have partnered to launch the Fantastic Fiesta Giveaway. Prizes include the chance to win one of…
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