Food & Beverage News & Media

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

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Pizza Hut targets Subway with P'Zolo launch

June 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has introduced three new P'Zolo sandwich offerings – Meat Trio, Buffalo Chicken and Italian Steak. The P'Zolos are served with ranch or marinara…

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Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

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KFC New Zealand adds pie to the menu

May 31, 2012

To mark the onset of winter in New Zealand, KFC has introduced a new pie to the menu.

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Customer demand prompts return of Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken salad

May 31, 2012

Back by popular demand and in time for the summer season, Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken Salad is now available in restaurants for a limited time only.

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White Castle plans parfait launch

May 31, 2012

White Castle's Craver Nation loyalty program is hosting a "Slider Bombing" promotion, where fans can take pictures of other people and replace their head with…

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Drive-thru usage up, speed of service down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains add technology, double lanes to expedite orders.

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Taco Bell adds Mountain Dew-based breakfast drink

May 30, 2012

Taco Bell is now featuring a new Mountain Dew-based breakfast drink for its FirstMeal menu. The MTN Dew A.M. is a mix of Mountain Dew and orange juice and is…

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Whataburger among brands featured on Fast Food Mania

May 30, 2012

Whataburger will be one of three quick-service restaurants featured on the premiere episode of Fast Food Mania on June 3. The show will highlight Whataburger's…

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KFC Facebook fans get exclusive peak at The Colonel's autobiography

May 29, 2012

Beginning today, fans of KFC's Facebook Pages around the world can access content from the soon-to-be-released book, "Colonel Harland Sanders: The…

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Popeyes brings back Rip'n Chick'n, adds peach sweet tea

May 29, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has brought back its popular limited time Rip'n Chick'n offering. The chicken tenders are…

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Dairy Queen adds Michigan, Texas units

May 29, 2012

Dairy Queen has opened a DQ Orange Julius store in Muskegon, Mich., the first in Muskegon County.

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QSRs display strong global brand power

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.

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Discovery Channel ready to debut 'Fast Food Mania'

May 25, 2012

The ubiquitous quick-service restaurant segment will be the focus of a brand new series, "Fast Food Mania" on the Discovery Channel. The series is set to…

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Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's debut new flavors

May 25, 2012

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery will kick-off the Memorial Day weekend by offering limited-edition Hola Margarita Sorbet and…

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Majority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test

May 25, 2012

Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…

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Popeyes lifted by national marketing, promotional offerings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Recent limited time offerings have set sales records.

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Tim Hortons offers free donut for Facebook fans

May 24, 2012

In celebration of National Donut Day, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is offering its U.S. Facebook fans and those who "like" its U.S. Facebook page a free…

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Dunkin' Donuts announces free donut promotion

May 23, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it will honor National Donut Day on June 1 by offering guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the…

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Burger King's new menu promo continues with Smoothie deals

May 23, 2012

From May 26-28, participating Burger King restaurants will offer 12 oz. Strawberry Banana and Tropical Mango Real Fruit Smoothies, or Mocha and Caramel…

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