The beat goes on at Taco Bell

August 22, 2010

Taco Bell today announced a call to entry for its Feed the Beat program for the fifth year. The program has rewarded more than 265 bands with a free…

Taco Bell faces another salmonella lawsuit

August 17, 2010

An Ohio resident has filed a second food poisoning lawsuit against Yum! Brands after falling ill with Salmonella after eating at Taco Bell.

El Pollo Loco CEO flies the coop for Red Robin job

August 12, 2010

Steve Carley, president and CEO of El Pollo Loco Inc., has submitted his resignation with the company to join Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc., based out of…

Taco Bell faces lawsuit over salmonella outbreak

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 8, 2010

A lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell's parent company, Yum! Brands, over a recent outbreak of salmonella. Georgetown, Ky. resident Joe Anne Smith filed…

Del Taco spreads deep in the heart of Texas

August 8, 2010

Del Taco is expanding into the Texas market, breaking ground this month in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A second location is also planned to open soon in…

Taco Bell's menu additions inspired by authenticity

August 1, 2010

Taco Bell's menu expands today, with the introduction of its Cantina Taco line. The Cantina Tacos are available with fire-grilled chicken, Carne Asada steak or…

El Pollo Loco welcomes back the Queso Crunch Burrito

July 22, 2010

El Pollo Loco has kicked things up a notch with the reintroduction of its limited-time-only Queso Crunch Burrito. The item first appeared briefly in 2008, and…

Taco Bueno expands franchise opportunities

July 20, 2010

Those searching for a good franchise opportunity might want to consider Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P. The 43-year-old Tex-Mex chain is expanding its franchise…

Taco Bell to introduce two new salsa flavors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2010

Beginning in October, the Taco Bell flavor palette will be a little more dimensional. The chain is adding two new salsas to its Border Salsa Packets line-up…

Taco John's goes all digital with new customer loyalty program

July 18, 2010

No need to track your points or pay an unscheduled visit to Taco John's to be part of its customer loyalty program. The Mexican chain has launched "My Town…

Taco John’s prototype has bikers, pedestrians in mind

July 14, 2010

A heavy trend in the quick-service restaurant industry is reimaging. McDonald's has been working on modernizing its indoor atmosphere for about four years and…

Fish Tacos gaining popularity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 12, 2010

As more consumers crave healthier options at their favorite quick-service establishments, fish tacos have begun making their way onto menus. Long John Silver's…

GE Capital finances Sacramento Taco Bell franchise improvements

July 6, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has announced it is providing $9 million in financing for D. G. Smith Enterprises Inc., a Taco Bell franchisee based in…

Jack In the Box completes new credit facility

June 29, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of the Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant brands, has completed a new five-year $600 million senior credit…

Sugar's comeback slowly reaching into QSR

Retail brands are using the ingredient as a marketing ploy, but cost and other factors may be holding fast food companies back.

QSRs to benefit short-term from China currency move

June 21, 2010

Quick-service restaurant chains with a large presence in China will likely see a boost after that country said it would allow its currency to appreciate…

QSRs to benefit short-term from China currency move

June 21, 2010

Quick-service restaurant chains with a large presence in China will likely see a boost after that country said it would allow its currency to appreciate…

El Pollo Loco offers double the chicken for $5

June 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco has returned its $5 add-on special, this time allowing customers to double the amount of chicken in their family meal purchase. For example…

El Pollo Loco offers double the chicken for $5

June 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco has returned its $5 add-on special, this time allowing customers to double the amount of chicken in their family meal purchase. For example…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.