Wienerschnitzel goes 'round the world

March 2, 2021

Wienerschnitzel is taking its dogs on a worldwide spin with three hot dog variations from different points of the globe, according to a news release. They…

Sales soaring at A&W

March 1, 2021

Despite the pandemic, A&W's sales were up 8.5% over last year, and the growth trend is continuing in 2021. January same-store sales climbed 20%, making it…

Dunkin's matcha enters blue mood

February 25, 2021

A full year after Dunkin' initially introduced Matcha Lattes, it's putting the emphasis on the green beverages again, but this time with a tinge of blue. The…

Should pizzerias grow toppings onsite?

Pizza restaurants that grow their own toppings on-site are few and far between, but one company believes its not only possible but cost-effective.

Dippin’ Dots, Doc Popcorn debuting NYC flagship store

February 25, 2021

Dippin' Dots, a flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat, and Doc Popcorn fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn will be available in a co-branded flagship store…

Dutch Bros Coffee launches mobile app

February 24, 2021

Dutch Bros Coffee, based in Grants Pass, Oregon. announced the launch of its mobile app, an easy way for customers to pay for their coffee, earn points and…

Nathan's Famous expands NY Cheesesteak menu

February 24, 2021

Nathan's Famous said adding NY Cheesesteak by Pat LaFrieda to the menu nearly two years ago went over so well with customers that the chain was debuting two…

Chick-fil-A scoring big in Chicken Sandwich Wars ... for now

Today's question for readers: Are we tired of hearing about chicken sandwiches yet? Of course not.

The chicken fight continues ... Taco Bell enters the ring

February 22, 2021

The QSR Chicken Wars are heading into taco territory with Taco Bell debuting a Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco on March 11 in Nashville, Tennessee, and Charlotte…

Del Taco opens 10th Bakersfield, California store

February 19, 2021

Del Taco is opening a central California store on Stockdale Highway in the River Oaks area of Bakersfield, marking the area's 10 locations, a news release said.

Popeyes gives McDonald's a chicken lickin'

It's getting awfully hot in the QSR chicken pot.

Wendy's adds some pop to chicken wars

February 18, 2021

Wendy's is using jalapenos to punch up its latest permanent poultry menu offerings — the Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwich and salad.

Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin

February 17, 2021

Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.

McDonald's, Burger King promos hold off chicken sandwich-starved hoards

February 17, 2021

If there's one thing well-established in quick-service-dom, it's that customers have a wicked hankering for fried chicken sandwiches. Now, two of the world's…

Nathan's Famous launches gourmet Impossible burger

February 16, 2021

Nathan's Famous is launching the brand's first plant-based gourmet burger through a partnership with Impossible Foods, a news release said.

Buyers Edge Platform acquires RestaurantLink

February 15, 2021

Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network for the foodservice industry, has acquired RestaurantLink's group purchasing and beverage consulting…

Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores to rebrand as US Foods Chef’s Stores

February 15, 2021

Effective March 1, Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores will be rebranded as US Foods Chef's Stores, as a result of US Foods acquiring Smart Foodservice…

Sysco introduces 9 menu concepts, eco-friendly towels

February 15, 2021

Sysco Corp. has introduced nine menu concepts plus eco-friendly towels through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform.

Bite Acquisition Corp begins selling stock

February 12, 2021

Restaurant investment company, Bite Acquisition Corp. is pricing its upsized initial public offering of 17.5 million units at $10 per unit. The stock began…

Burgerville grows kids meal seed packet program

February 12, 2021

Burgerville has long had a program of putting vegetable and flower seed packets in kids' meal bags, rather than the small toys that many quick-service brands…