A look at McDonald's healthier menu, marketing plan

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to eliminating soda from Happy Meals, McDonald's will also offer vegetable, fruit and salads as a fry substitute.

Burger King's new fries a QSR game changer?

September 24, 2013

Burger King's new "Satisfries" hit the market today, bringing to the QSR space a reduced-fat, reduced-calorie French fry option that features 190 calories, …

LA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants

September 13, 2013

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…

Church's Chicken criticized for use of transfat

September 12, 2013

The Center for Science in the Public Interest took aim at Long John Silver's earlier this summer for its Big Catch meal, which was found to contain transfat.

Long John Silver's commits to transfat-free menu

August 29, 2013

After receiving a barrage of negative publicity for its Big Catch meal, which was deemed the "Worst Restaurant Meal in America" by the CSPI for being cooked…

Dunkin' Donuts marks 5th anniversary of healthier menu

August 21, 2013

This month, Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the launch of its DDSMART menu, which features "better-for-you" options.

McDonald's NY Tri-State system awards nutrition program grants

August 21, 2013

McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants have announced the grant recipients of their second annual New York Metro Nutrition Network program.

SONIC boosts breakfast with egg whites

August 12, 2013

SONIC Drive-In today announced two changes to its breakfast menu. Starting today, guests can substitute egg whites in any breakfast menu offering with eggs…

Report: Consumers want to indulge when eating out

August 6, 2013

Despite efforts to get U.S. consumers to eat healthier at restaurants, just 24 percent say they eat healthy when they dine out, while more than half of…

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Long John Silver's responds to transfat claims

July 26, 2013

On the heels of being cited as having the "worst meal in America" by the Center for Science in Public Interest, Long John Silver's has released another…

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

Taco Bell's focus on Millennials means no more kids' meals

July 23, 2013

Taco Bell's kids' meals are on the chopping block. The company announced today that it will completely eliminate kids' meals, and their accompanying toys…

Two gluten-free groups join forces

July 23, 2013

Chicago-based Gluten & Allergen Free Expos, a privately held consumer trade show company, has acquired the Find Me Gluten Free website and smartphone…

NRA's Kids LiveWell more than doubles

July 23, 2013

Celebrating its two-year anniversary this week, the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to more than 41,000 restaurant…

Chefs, operators challenged to reduce calories in popular dishes

July 22, 2013

As part of the global Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever Food Solutions is confronting the issues of sustainability, food waste and food safety and…

Subway adds Greek yogurt line to menu

July 17, 2013

The YoCrunch Company has announced that its Yopa! Authentic Greek Yogurt will be the exclusive yogurt sold in all 26,000 Subway restaurants nationwide…

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Long John Silver's responds to 'Worst Meal' claim

July 3, 2013

Long John Silver's today responded to the Center for Science in Public Interest's (CSPI) claim that its Big Catch is the "Worse Restaurant Meal in America."

Long John Silver's slammed for use of transfat

July 2, 2013

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) today unveiled its "Worst Restaurant Meal in America" as Long John Silver's Big Catch.