Wendy's introduces Son of Baconator cheeseburger

July 11, 2012

Wendy's has introduced a new burger specifically designed for bacon lovers. The Son of Baconator features thick, center-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon on top of…

Some chains getting head start on menu transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some chains, while they don't necessarily offer allergen-free dining experiences, do let you know what's in their dishes in a clear, concise manner so diners…

Survey: Most consumers use restaurant discounts while traveling

July 10, 2012

According to the newly released 2012 Restaurant.com Annual Dining Destinations and Deals survey, 61 percent of consumers planning a vacation said they search…

Baskin-Robbins marks National Ice Cream Day with Twitter sweepstakes

July 10, 2012

To help celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Baskin-Robbins is holding a Twitter sweepstakes July 15 to give ice cream lovers a chance to win $260 in…

Dunkin' Donuts' introduces egg bagel, jalapeno spread

July 10, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Egg Bagels to its menu lineup. Served oven-toasted, the new Egg Bagel features a soft, chewy inside, with an egg flavor.

Jack in the Box signs Brad Paisley for marketing campaign

July 10, 2012

Brad Paisley is now appearing alongside Jack Box in a TV commercial promoting the All-American Jack Combo at Jack in the Box restaurants.

A new frontier: Desktop dining

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The opportunity for new product and packaging innovation in the Desktop Dining category has never been greater.

Recipe development efforts increase in childhood obesity fight

The foodservice industry is making healthy strides when it comes to serving nutritional meals to children.

Krispy Kreme celebrates 75th birthday with new doughnuts

July 9, 2012

Krispy Kreme has launched new birthday doughnuts just in time for its 75th anniversary celebration this weekend.

Cold Stone Creamery Canada unveils 10 Provincial Creations

July 9, 2012

To celebrate Canada's National Ice Cream Day, July 15, Cold Stone Creamery has unveiled 10 Provincial Signature Creations, representing each Canadian province.

KFC launches Original Recipe Bites

July 9, 2012

In what the brand is calling its biggest product launch since Kentucky Grilled Chicken, KFC has introduced Original Recipe Bites.

Jack in the Box introduces breakfast waffle sandwich

July 5, 2012

Jack in the Box has introduced a new breakfast waffle sandwich. Now available for a limited time at participating restaurants, the breakfast waffle sandwich…

The Arby's Foundation, Share Our Strength kick off Hungry For Happiness Tour

July 5, 2012

The Arby's Foundation, in partnership with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, is spending the summer on a Hungry For Happiness mobile tour. The goal…

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Taco Bell promotes Cantina line with BOGO Facebook deal

July 3, 2012

Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu will officially be available nationwide on Thursday and, to promote the launch, a buy-one-get-one-free campaign will be held…

Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

Subway plans to add Vitaminwater to menu

July 3, 2012

In August, Subway restaurants will feature Vitaminwater Zero, owned by The Coca-Cola Co. The product is named for its zero calorie content.

Baskin-Robbins launches Oreo treats

July 3, 2012

Just like its sister company Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins also has introduced a line of Oreo-inspired treats in celebration of the cookie's 100th birthday.

Report: Barbecue menu items on fire this summer

July 3, 2012

Throughout the past year, numerous restaurant brands have pushed limited-time offerings featuring barbecue flavors and preparation methods. The trend has…

Dunkin' Donuts launches Oreo-inspired line

July 2, 2012

The Oreo cookie is marking its 100th anniversary this year and there have been plenty of promotional campaigns surrounding its centennial milestone. Dunkin…