Jack in the Box goes retro with new malted shakes

July 19, 2012

Now available for a limited time, Jack in the Box is expanding its line of Real Ice Cream Shakes with two flavors of Malted Crunch Shakes – vanilla and…

Baskin-Robbins closing manufacturing plant in Ontario

July 19, 2012

In October, Baskin-Robbins will close its Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, manufacturing plant and shift production to existing partner suppliers. Production of…

Burger King rolls out soft serve platform in Canada

July 19, 2012

Burger King restaurants in Canada have introduced hand-spun shakes, premium sundaes and traditional soft serve cones.

TCBY's three new flavors named by Facebook fans

July 19, 2012

TCBY is now featuring a non-fat, non-dairy Pomberry Sorbet throughout July. The chain also will introduce a new non-fat Black Cherry soft serve frozen yogurt…

Taco Bell buzz falls flat with Cantina Bell menu

July 18, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos national launch in March helped give the chain the biggest improvement in consumer perception in the QSR category in the first half…

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day ready for seventh year

July 18, 2012

Dairy Queen restaurants in the U.S. and Canada are preparing for the company's annual Miracle Treat Day July 26.

KFC, Comedy Central team up for Millennial-based promotion

July 17, 2012

Comedy Central has teamed up with KFC to create an original digital series and contest "Growing Up and Getting Out."

McDonald's McCafe line now available in Korea

July 17, 2012

Three full years after the McDonald's U.S. introduction of the McCafe line, the chain is now bringing the popular beverage offerings to South Korea.

Wendy's new mobile app offers customized calorie counting

Guests can store their favorite meal selections for future reference.

Kids LiveWell membership passes 100 restaurant brands

July 13, 2012

As the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell marks its first anniversary this week, the program's membership has reached more than 100 participating…

Tim Hortons goes after lunch crowd with new Panini sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Tim Hortons has rolled out four new Panini sandwiches in select Canadian markets. The line includes turkey chipotle, Tuscan chicken, smoked ham and cheese, and…

Subway introduces three Angus sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Subway has launched three Angus Melt sandwiches in the Atlanta, Detroit and Nashville, Tenn., markets, as well as some Georgia markets.

Ohio State signs Tim Hortons as official coffee sponsor

July 12, 2012

The Ohio State University has one of the largest fan bases in the country, and Tim Hortons is now in a position to gain plenty of exposure from that base as…

Pretzelmaker kicks off Pretzel Dog, lemonade summer promo

July 12, 2012

Pretzelmaker is promoting its Pretzel Dog, a 100-percent All-Angus beef hot dog rolled in pretzel dough, and lemonade throughout the summer on its social media…

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Commentary: 'Worst' kids' meal study full of holes

Restaurants should offer consumers healthy options, but it is not the responsibility of the restaurant to force a parent to make those choices, either for…

Taco Bell gets creative with QR code to promote Cantina Bell menu

July 11, 2012

Taco Bell was an early adopter of QR coding within the quick-service segment, but now the chain is adding some creative flair to its mobile promotions.

Jersey Mike's beverage cups highlight non-profit partners

July 11, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs is hoping to educate and inspire its customers nationwide this summer, while boosting the visibility of non-profit organizations with…

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…