Chick-fil-A rolls out four new desserts

April 16, 2012

New dessert items are available at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide, including chocolate-chunk cookies, specialty sundaes, mini sundaes and classic fudge…

Death, taxes and restaurant deals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From free yogurt scoops to discounted pizza, plenty of brands are offering a little relief on Tax Day.

Yum! Brands announces winner in global hunger relief challenge

April 13, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has named the Wake Forest University School of Business as the winner of its "Taking People With You" Case Study Challenge to fight global…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Yogurtland marks anniversary with new flavor, topping

April 13, 2012

Yogurtland is celebrating its sixth anniversary with two new limited time only items -- Birthday Cupcake Batter frozen yogurt and Cake Bites as a topping.

Cold Stone Creamery introduces new premium blended creation

April 13, 2012

Tim Hortons co-branded Cold Stone Creamery restaurants in Canada have rolled out a new premium ice cream treat made with real Canadian cream and signature…

McDonald's testing Cheddar Bacon Onion burger, chicken sandwich

April 13, 2012

McDonald's is currently testing a Cheddar Bacon Onion Angus Burger and Cheddar Bacon Onion Premium Chicken Sandwich in South Florida markets.

Burger King offers introductory deal on chicken wraps

April 12, 2012

Burger King is inviting consumers to try its new chicken wraps for $1 this weekend only.

Florida students to be treated to McDonald's breakfast

April 12, 2012

For the third consecutive year, more than 800 McDonald's restaurants across Florida will provide a free breakfast to public school students on the first day of…

Taco Bell Doritos Locos launch boosts brand perception

April 12, 2012

Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Tacos appear to have lifted consumer perception of both brands, especially with regular patrons of Mexican restaurants, according…

Taco John's rolls out Mexican inspired salads

April 12, 2012

Taco John's has introduced two new Mexican inspired salads – the Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Cran-Apple Almond Chicken Salads. The limited time offerings will be…

Menu additions, media package boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Parent company takes advantage of media package with simultaneous product introductions.

Top 5 all-time 'contrasting' food flavor pairings

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

When you think about flavor pairings, do you think first about 'compatible flavors' or do you think first about 'contrasting flavors?'

Arby's offering Tax Day promotion, free curly fries

April 11, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is giving away $5,000 to the grand prize winner of its Tax Day promotion, and also will reward customers across the country…

Dunkin' Donuts radio ad sprays coffee aroma

April 11, 2012

A Dunkin' Donuts radio ad in South Korea emits the aroma of coffee whenever it plays. According to PSFK, the campaign, named Flavor Radio, uses a unique…

Advocacy group asks children's hospitals to remove McDonald's

April 11, 2012

McDonald's has weathered a nearly two-year storm of critics asking the chain to stop marketing its food to children, but it now appears there is another dark…

Sonic hosting all-day Happy Hour on Tax Day

April 11, 2012

Sonic Drive-In will extend its Happy Hour deal – half-price fountain drinks and slushes – to all day on Tax Day, April 17.

Showing guests something extra ignites loyalty

Operators who take the time, once the basics are being flawlessly executed, to bring in elements of showcasing their food to their captive audience guests will…

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…

Krispy Kreme launches 'fruit stand' line, organic oatmeal

April 10, 2012

Krispy Kreme has introduced a new "Fruit Stand Flavor" line, including a new Strawberry Cake Doughnut and Strawberry Kreme Pie doughnut.