Del Taco opens 2 locations in Georgia

November 8, 2019

Next Wednesday, Del Taco will open two new locations in Georgia, including one on Highway 85 in Riverdale and another on Banks Station Lane in Fayetteville, a…

Dunkin' names Latin America/Caribbean VP

October 10, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent company, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. has named Pancho Gonzalez as regional vice president, Latin America and Caribbean where…

'How Chipotle Turned Free Burritos into Lasting Customer Relationships' focus of Oct 24 free webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Basketball and burritos are a pretty unbeatable mix. But when that duo is also paired with digital engagement as Chipotle did last spring, it is even more…

Del Taco 'falls in' with churro shake, scented oils

September 27, 2019

We watched as KFC's fried chicken-scented sun lotion slipped out of our grip and Dairy Queen's Blizzard-scented candles blew out in minutes, so why not a…

Taco Bell puts Reaper Ranch fries' heat in chips

September 24, 2019

Taco Bell is expanding its retail line of tortilla chips, first introduced last year, to include the Reaper Ranch variety, inspired by the Steak Reaper Ranch…

Del Taco partners with Postmates

September 11, 2019

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. has partnered with Postmates for delivery and the brand is promoting the new 3PD alliance with a discount of $5 off any $20 or more…

Quizno's, Taco Del Mar CEO on going 'shopping' in the QSR brand supermarket

As president and CEO of Rego Restaurant Group, Tim Casey is in the QSR alchemist's dream seat, tasked as he is with turning around wayward QSRs, while also…

Taco Bell offers students new take on back-to-school uniforms

August 20, 2019

In Taco Bell's ongoing pursuit to outfit the world in branded merchandise, the QSR has launched its Back to School collection in its online Taco Shop…

Del Taco gives new breakfast wrap away free via app

August 19, 2019

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is honing in on its breakfast business with a new breakfast toasted wrap, now available at the company's more than 580 restaurants…

Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' wrestle customers' hearts from Starbucks

August 15, 2019

Move over Starbucks, Americans now say a chicken has their heart according to the largest brand intimacy study that found Chick-fil-A is ranks first for…

Former Taco Bell exec assumes top legal spot at El Pollo Loco

August 14, 2019

Fire-grilled chicken QSR, El Pollo Loco, Inc. named former Taco Bell executive, Jason Weintraub, as its chief legal officer, effective Aug. 29. He was most…

Del Taco opens today south of Atlanta

August 14, 2019

Del Taco is opening a new unit in Riverdale, Georgia today on Highway 85, a news release said. Franchisee Mac Kamara will lead this venture.

KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut parent names new CEO

The triple-brand powerhouse, Yum Brands, will see a changing of the guard in 2020 after the company announced its current CEO Greg Creed will retire.

Tacos4Life co-founder on doing good by doing great QSR business

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

With fewer than 20 stores in four U.S. states, the 5-year-old Tacos4Life brand is still at the beginning of its restaurant journey. That does not mean…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut name new CEOs

July 26, 2019

Former adidas Group North America President Mark King will take the reins as Taco Bell CEO, and Yum sister brand, Pizza Hut, has promoted its U.S. President…

Del Taco becomes a 'senior' at 55

July 25, 2019

Del Taco's can officially join AARP and proclaim itself a "senior," having turned 55 this year and to mark the momentous birthday, the mostly West Coast brand…

Going global? Take these top 3 QSR expansion strategies along

by Bill Edwards — CEO, Edwards Global Services, Inc.

Global expansion of any QSR requires loads of pre-planning, but brands undertaking this kind of expansion should always keep these three strategies top of mind.

Del Taco floats diners $1 treats for Drive-thru Day

July 18, 2019

Del Taco's upcoming LTO ticks the boxes for value, summer beverages and that little taste of something sweet many diners today crave when it introduces a dozen…

Taco Bell opens 1st freestanding cantina to 'wave reviews,' dude!

July 9, 2019

Taco Bell said it's going full-steam ahead with its cantina concept restaurants, with plans to open the alcohol-serving renditions of the brand in Boston, Fort…

Taco Bell to open reservations for its Palm Springs hotel

June 21, 2019

Taco Bell's recently announced foray into resort operation will officially open for reservations at 1 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 27, though the first…