From food trucks to popping pearls, Wetzel's Pretzels CEO sees bright future

In the twists and turns of everyday QSR operations, few brands get more twisted, tasty and fun than West Coast-born and bred, Wetzel's Pretzels. On this week's…

McDonald's says fresh beef change = 40 million more quarter-pounders sold this Q1 over last

June 24, 2019

One year on, McDonald's USA is calling its move nationally to fresh beef quarter-pound burgers allowed the world's largest restaurant chain to — for the first…

Square to manage concessions payments, POS at Indy 500

May 24, 2019

Square is now the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's payment and point-of-sale provider  where it will process concessions purchase for more than 300,000 fans of…

Pre-cut melon salmonella outbreak sickens 117: What restaurants should do to protect customers

April 25, 2019

Following an April 12 recall of assorted melons by Indiana-based company, Caito Foods LLC, the FDA and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are…

Leveling the limited-service playing field: 3 brands talk about 'democratized' dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Limited-service restaurant startup and operation is easier than ever thanks to forces that level the playing field, like third-party delivery and commissary…

Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture

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

This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…

Two Events. One Goal. Elevate the Customer Experience

We are excited to bring two leading customer experience events to one place! The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Summit is about looking at the…

How to sustain sustainability, despite obstacles: experts weigh in

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

Three brands take on the challenges and rewards of one very hot restaurant topic: sustainable operations.

Restaurant tech: 1 change = dozens more

by Robert Whitehead — Director Retail & Hospitality Technology, Softtek Integrations

Making the leap to restaurant tech of just about any kind is not a 1+1=2 proposition. Rather, any addition of tech -- particularly one that replaces a human…

Food truck park coming to Colorado town

September 3, 2018

A food truck park opened in Evans, Colorado, in mid-September, according to 9news.com. The park, called The Yard at 3520, will be established on a property at…

QSR revenue source with many happy returns: Tapping into office-based networks

Reliable revenue is the name of the game in creating stability in the highly competitive QSR sector. Fortunately, one of the best sources of regular business…

QSR brands have new kitchen leasing option

June 28, 2018

Restaurateurs have a new way to access kitchen equipment. Welbilt, a global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, has launched a leasing program to…

El Pollo Loco​ opens in La Quinta, California

May 25, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location  on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…

QSR operators: Are you getting a good deal on your financing?

Leasing and financing are critical tools for QSR brands as they open locations, expand existing ones or even refresh equipment for new menu items or better…

Flatbread Grill, sweetFrog,The Boneyard Truck discuss the money-making 'chaos' of food trucks

The Boneyard Truck, Flatbread Grill and sweetFrog food truckers talk about becoming sales machines in the business of food trucking.

Menu labeling law enforcement starts May 7: Last-minute checklist

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

With full FDA backing this year, menu labeling regulations will be enforced starting, Monday, May 7. These five last-minute status checks will help you ensure…

Pair pioneers virtual currency, blockchain tech model for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The new "FudiToken" gives QSR customers a convenient way to pay for orders, while giving operators a new approach to menu item promotion.

Jack in the Box pits 'low-brow' against 'high-brow' in Martha Stewart-centered campaign

January 29, 2018

Jack in the Box has begun a quasi food fight and chain promotion involving its giant golf ball-headed mascot, Jack Box, and the queen of culinary correctness…

Report: The next 5 years in quick-service

December 27, 2017

Change-makers in the coming QSR industry include a growing demand for home-cooked food and a wave of innovations in food packaging that brands can put to use…

Dunkin' Donuts franchise sues food truck maker for $2.2M

October 3, 2017

A San Diego, California, Dunkin' Donuts franchise is suing a Rochester, New York-based food truck manufacturer, M Design Vehicles, claiming the manufacturer…