Report shines unfavorable light on QSR kids' meals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The percent of kids' meals that meet expert nutrition standards has increased from 1 to 3 percent since 2008.

Subway named top QSR brand for ninth year in a row

March 28, 2013

Subway has been named "Brand of the Year" in the "Quick Service Restaurant" category, according to the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend study. This marks the ninth…

KFC rolls out low-calorie kids' meal

March 28, 2013

KFC has launched the Li'l Bucket Kids Meal. Packaged in a smaller version of KFC's iconic bucket, the offering includes a Kentucky Grilled Chicken drumstick…

Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.

Subway recognized for fruit and vegetable messaging

March 25, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain was named an Industry Champion by the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

Next in McDonald's pipeline: Egg white McMuffins

March 14, 2013

McDonald's will introduce a lower-calorie twist on its classic Egg McMuffin on April 22. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Egg White Delight features egg…

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.

LYFE Kitchen plants seeds to grow nationally

March 11, 2013

LYFE Kitchen held a grand opening celebration March 8 for its second unit, located in Culver City, Calif. During the event, CEO Mike Roberts announced the…

Survey: Parents want healthy QSR kids meals

March 7, 2013

A new survey conducted by Restaurant DemandTracker shows that households with younger kids are more likely to seek out establishments with kid-friendly menus…

Gluten-free requests reach new high

March 6, 2013

In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…

CDC report shows decline in quick-service, pizza consumption

February 22, 2013

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that Americans are eating less food from quick-service and pizza restaurants.

Study: Lower-calorie menu items increase traffic and sales

February 8, 2013

Restaurants that serve more lower-calorie options perform better financially, according to a new study by Hudson Institute. Throughout the past five years…

Burger King expands Positive Steps menu in Latin America

February 5, 2013

Burger King's menu in the Latin America/Caribbean has expanded significantly. The brand announced multiple new products, many of which were created in line…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's debut charbroiled fish sandwich

January 31, 2013

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's today announced the addition of the charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich to their menus.

McDonald's adds QR codes to packaging for access to nutritional info

January 17, 2013

Cups and carry-out bags also feature brand stories through a blend of text and illustrations.

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.

TCBY rolls out trio of sweet, guilt-free flavors

January 4, 2013

TCBY kicks off 2013 by offering three sweet, limited-time flavors, including the nonfat frosted sugar cookie, nonfat double fudge brownie and 97-percent…

Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants

January 4, 2013

As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from…

Baskin-Robbins plans to unload Los Angeles units to franchisees

January 3, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified franchisees to own and operate existing Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area. Currently…