A small world, after all: International QSR opens in Disney

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu options. Both brands are new…

Ripple effect? Another kids' meal ban pitched

December 2, 2010

As the city of San Francisco struggles to compromise in the recent vote to ban kids' meals that don't meet certain guidelines, another city is grappling with…

Testing, testing McDonald’s, Wendy’s trying out new items

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

Perhaps inspired by health-conscious trends, McDonald’s is testing out a fresh garden wrap in the Brevard County, Fla. Market.

Weighting it out: Americans ordering healthier items

November 29, 2010

Restaurants have certainly taken a fair share of the blame for our expanding waistlines, and politicians have called for some accountability with the impending…

Subway growth targets Saudi Arabia

November 28, 2010

Subway is spreading throughout Saudi Arabia, footlong by footlong. Shamel Food Company, master franchisee of the chain in the country, has opened nine new…

How company culture drives organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Can new food product innovation be driven through changing the corporate culture?

Taco Bueno partners with Wireless Ronin for menu board initiative

November 16, 2010

Taco Bueno has embarked upon a digital menu board and promotional display initiative with the help of Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc.

Strange bedfellows: McDonald's, KFC contributing to U.K. health policies

November 14, 2010

In an announcement that has to surprise many, the United Kingdom's Department of Health has invited McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken to help write…

Happy Meal ban under fire

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 11, 2010

A San Francisco vote last week to ban kids' meal toys if the food failed to meet stringent nutritional guidelines has conjured up a bit of a backlash.

KFC Japan tries to woo female consumers

November 10, 2010

Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. plans to add more stores -- as many as 100 in three years -- that offer healthier menu items.

Food innovation idea generation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

How do you include “Ideation” within the Food Innovation Process? Innovative ideas can have many sources. According to The Innovator’s Toolkit (Harvard…

It's a fry-for-all: Wendy's natural-cut, sea salt fries go national

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2010

Wendy's is now serving its natural-cut french fries nationwide. After testing the new menu item in Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina, the chain is ready…

Baskin-Robbins introduces gingerbread treat

November 4, 2010

Baskin-Robbins has introduced a yummy new treat fitting for the holidays. The new Premium Churned Light Gingerbread Man Ice Cream is November's flavor of the…

Unhappy meals in San Francisco

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 2, 2010

Come December, kids in San Francisco may be wondering if they got a visit from The Grinch.

MenuTrinfo to host dietary, nutritional labeling webinar series

November 2, 2010

MenuTrinfo LLC will begin a new series of free webinars designed for those in the foodservice industry who want to stay in front of key dietary trends…

McDonald's manager gains weight, wins lawsuit

October 28, 2010

A former franchise manager of a Brazilian McDonald's has won $17,500 in a lawsuit stemming from his 65-pound weight gain.

Judge says no to group suit against McDonald's

October 27, 2010

A group of consumers who filed a lawsuit against McDonald's for contributing to childhood obesity will not be able to proceed with the case as one unit.

Tim Hortons Canada adds to breakfast menu

October 24, 2010

Breakfast-seeking, on-the-go Canadians can now opt for something healthier than a donut. Tim Hortons has introduced homestyle oatmeal and breakfast wraps.

QSRs embracing nutritional transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 14, 2010

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently offered restaurants more time to comply with new healthcare stipulations that require…

Taco Bell super sizes its Chalupa

October 14, 2010

The latest contribution to over-the-top quick-service offerings comes courtesy of Taco Bell. The chain introduced an XXL-sized crispy Chalupa last week…