Healthy Beverage Innovation: PepsiCo leads the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Healthy Beverage Innovation: PepsiCo Leads the way

McDonald's Happy Meals slim down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Changes reduce calorie count by 20 percent.

Subway bakes up healthier bread

July 25, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has added calcium and vitamin D fortified bread to its menu.

Righting the ship: With Captain D’s new leadership team in place, focus shifts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO Phil Greifeld discusses plans for new equipment, products, branding and design.

Nutritional standards in children's marketing has deep consequences

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Children's television programming could be affected - and ultimately disappear - from drop in advertising revenue.

The battle between breakfast and snack: Part 1

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The yearly Trend Award ceremony was only a few weeks away, and while the nominations had been announced, the winners were not yet finalized. The categories…

Menu Labeling Tips: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the country begins to see calories on menus, I have some awesome ideas and tips to make your food and menu items a bit better in the numbers department.

McDonald's denied request to defend Happy Meals in federal court

July 20, 2011

McDonald's Corp.'s lawsuit over its Happy Meal marketing tactics will continue in a California state court, not in federal court as requested by the company.

Chick-fil-A ready for oatmeal launch

July 20, 2011

On Monday, Chick-fil-A will join the QSR oatmeal wars with the launch of its new multigrain version of the item.

NRA named as national strategic partner of USDA's MyPlate

July 20, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has become a national strategic partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and…

Are you serving flexitarians?

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

After a decade of intense meat worship, chefs are procuring, preparing and serving vegetables with the same love and attention they previously reserved for…

McDonald’s 2012 Olympic plans include its largest unit in the world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Details announced today about chain's new program to encourage children's nutrition and activity.

NPD Group: Fried seafood consumption continues decline

July 18, 2011

New research from the NPD Group, a Chicago-based market research company, has found that total U.S. seafood and fried seafood servings have been declining for…

Menu-labeling tips for adults, kiddos

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The time is rapidly approaching when you will need to clearly disclose the calorie counts for every standardized item on your menus. You might not run the risk…

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.

Ohio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls

July 6, 2011

When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.

Value, flavor trump healthy menu selections

July 6, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…

Cold Stone Creamery rolls out fro-yo line

July 5, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has rolled out frozen yogurt versions of some of its signature flavors to all locations nationwide.

Pop life: Doc Popcorn embarks upon aggressive expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The kettle corn concept now has almost 30 units and more than 100 in development.

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…