NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

McDonald's adding calorie information, testing fruit and veggie options

The company also plans to test additional produce side options and grilled chicken choices for Happy Meals. 

Dunkin' Donuts adds Quaker Oatmeal to menu

September 6, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced Quaker Oatmeal as a permanent addition to the brand's DDSmart menu of better-for-you food and beverages. Dunkin' Donuts…

Advocacy group accuses McDonald's, Subway of deceptive marketing

August 22, 2012

A coalition of children's, health, privacy and consumer advocacy organizations, led by the Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), has filed five separate…

McDonald's takes the lead in clarifying normal portion sizes

Giving consumers the tools to make informed decisions, with a little work to reorganize menus and product offerings, will be more successful than limiting…

Preventing the Spread of Norovirus Outbreaks in Restaurants

Simple measures can stave off industry’s most common illness.

Study: Toy trumps food choices in kids' meals

August 14, 2012

A newly released study done by Ontario, Canada's University of Waterloo suggests that kids' meals with a toy are more attractive to younger consumers than…

McDonald's partners with KaBoom! for children's initiative

August 14, 2012

McDonald's has announced a new partnership with KaBoom!, a national non-profit that promotes play areas within walking distance of every child in the U.S.

Winning the Battle for Food Safety in Restaurants

A proactive approach can prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

Millennials expected to increase foodservice spending

August 9, 2012

New research from Technomic indicates that the Millennial generation has a positive outlook on the future and are expected to increase spending on foodservice…

QSR giants accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys

August 2, 2012

McDonald's, Burger King and KFC are among the quick-service chains accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys.

This Olympian doesn’t want to be on a Wheaties box

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.

Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation – Part 1

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The terms now capturing restaurant consumers' mindsets include simplicity, value, authenticity, playfulness, escapism, invigorating and risk taking.

McDonald's new menu platform spotlights lower-calorie offerings

July 23, 2012

McDonald's USA is introducing this week its "Favorites Under 400 Calories" – a new menu platform featuring existing food and beverage choices at restaurants…

Wendy's new mobile app offers customized calorie counting

Guests can store their favorite meal selections for future reference.

Kids LiveWell membership passes 100 restaurant brands

July 13, 2012

As the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell marks its first anniversary this week, the program's membership has reached more than 100 participating…

McDonald's, Coca-Cola in the middle of Olympic tug-o-war

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Support for athletes outweighs negative perceptions.

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Commentary: 'Worst' kids' meal study full of holes

Restaurants should offer consumers healthy options, but it is not the responsibility of the restaurant to force a parent to make those choices, either for…

Recipe development efforts increase in childhood obesity fight

The foodservice industry is making healthy strides when it comes to serving nutritional meals to children.