Subway: 'The allegation that our chicken is only 50% chicken is 100% wrong'

March 3, 2017

Subway is demanding an apology from the Canadian Television show, "Marketplace," which claimed this week that Subway's chicken contained 50-percent soy protein.

Wetzel's Pretzels sets up shop in Southern Texas

March 3, 2017

Wetzel's Pretzels is expanding into South Texas with a new location at The Outlets at Corpus Christi in Robstown, Texas. This location will offer its full line…

Dunkin' salts its sweet java on way into Michigan Bay

February 28, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts started an LTO this week that blends sweet and salty in a cold cup of jo for that growing throng of salted caramel- and bacon-candy lovers out…

Silkron Technology offers interactive kiosk for quick service restaurants

February 27, 2017

Malaysia-based Silkron Technology has introduced its Smart F&B Solution, an interactive kiosk designed to increase revenue and profitability of quick…

Subway puts fish on the menu for Lenten adherents

February 14, 2017

The pre-Easter season of Lent celebrated by many Christians is right around the corner, and Subway is hoping to reel in a few with a couple of fish offerings.

Pizza industry mourns death of Little Caesar's founder

February 13, 2017

The death of 87-year-old Little Caesar's founder, Mike Ilitch, Friday has hit a lot of people in their hearts over the weekend. He not only grew one of the…

McDonald's tests crab on sourdough

February 10, 2017

This may the year that fast food goes a little offbeat.  McDonald's is testing snow crab on sourdough in four San Jose, California, locations, according to a…

Flames of resistance rise against Hardee's CEO as labor secretary

February 9, 2017

The "pot" of resistance is still boiling under Labor Department Secretary nominee and Hardee's parent company CEO Andrew Puzder. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

Dunkin' entering bottled-coffee market

February 8, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts is making its first foray into the ready-to-drink coffee market this week with its bottled iced coffee products now available in groceries and…

El Pollo Loco LTO breezes in on Baja wind

February 6, 2017

Fan favorite Baja shrimp has sailed in to El Pollo Loco as the featured ingredient in four seafood LTOs. The chain is offering shrimp avocado Baja tacos…

Jack in the Box's response to healthful-eating craze: bacon butter

February 2, 2017

Jack in the Box has an LTO that may just pull Homer Simpson's paunchy animated body right out of our television screens. ​

McDonald's looking to create Starbucks experience with kiosks, digital menu boards

January 10, 2017

McDonald's is looking to upgrade its McCafe espresso machines with the McBarista. This upgrade will feature $12,000 espresso machines, sweets, seasonal coffee…

McDonald's sells controlling interest in Chinese business

January 9, 2017

In a deal valued at up to $2.08 billion, McDonald's Corporation said today it's turning over its controlling stake in its China business to a Chinese…

On the menu: Deep-fried Twinkies

January 5, 2017

While many restaurants are catering to guests hoping to drop a few pounds in the new year, McCain Foods is betting that others won't forget about the…

Taco Bell responds to customers with New Year's resolutions

January 4, 2017

Taco Bell is kicking off 2017 with a series of "resolutions" to its customers and employees, reflecting the kind of brand responsiveness increasingly demanded…

Culver's pays melty homage to the pride of Wisconsin

January 3, 2017

Already renowned for its frozen custard, Culver's is hanging its hat on dairy again to kick off the new year. According to a news release, the chain in…

Pollo Campero adds empanadas

December 13, 2016

The Latin chicken brand, Pollo Campero, is adding empanadas to its menu, including a chicken chipotle and dulce de leche take on the stuffed bread pockets…

McDonald's digs in to next chapter with Chicago groundbreaking

December 7, 2016

Construction on McDonald's Corporation Chicago corporate headquarters is officially underway in the West Loop of the city after a groundbreaking Wednesday at…

Big Mac inventor dead at 98

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

December 1, 2016

Longtime McDonald's franchisee and creator of the renowned Big Mac, Michael "Jim" Delligatti, has died at the age of 98.

Burger King concedes to demands for Cheesy Tots

November 30, 2016

Plenty of faiths and cultures are celebrating gift-giving holidays this last month of the year, so shopping is in full force. Burger King is responding with…