Poll: Mustard is No.1 hot dog topping

June 29, 2016

Mustard is the No.1 topping for hot dogs, according to JJ's Red Hots Top 10 Hot Dog Toppings report. The Charlotte-based concept analyzed the previous year's…

#Getfried establishes first franchise location

June 15, 2016

The #Getfried Fry Cafe has selected San Antonio, Texas for its first franchise location. Former Subway franchisee, Craig Christopher, will launch the franchise.

100M and counting as Arby's builds its sliders success

June 8, 2016

Arby's launched a lineup of five mini sandwiches last September that the chain dubbed simply as sliders. Now, after the restaurant looked at sales response…

Part One: A new restaurant sector pokes its way out of the shell in California

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

In this first of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the chain that claims it's inventing a new restaurant sector that combines speed and quality…

Restaurant brands entice customers with a bevy of summer specialties

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

From chicken shaped like a magnolia flower to cotton candy dessert offerings, restaurants across North America are working hard to lure in hot and hungry…

KFC, Chick-fil-A launch mobile ordering apps on same day

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

June 2, 2016

The QSR chicken business is heating up when it comes to using mobile technology to advance sales. This week, almost simultaneously, Kentucky Fried Chicken and…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Grubhub's new platform enhances management options

May 23, 2016

Online and mobile food ordering and delivery provider, Grubhub, launched a new in-restaurant platform called GrubCentral. It's accessible from any device and…

Media company in the heart of Bourbon Country weighs in on Arby's bourbon bacon sandwiches

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

Staffers at Networld Media Group in Louisville rate Arby's bourbon and bacon sandwiches.

Research highlights top ice cream vendors, market trends in play

May 11, 2016

Consumers are screaming for ice cream and that's a good economic trend for national ice cream vendors, including QSRs and fast casuals that serve ice cream.

Subway introduces thick-cut Carved Turkey to menu

April 13, 2016

Subway has introduced its Carved Turkey sandwich as a permanent menu item.

Flavorful LTO potatoes land on Wienerschnitzel's menu

April 1, 2016

Wienerschnitzel has unveiled new loaded po'taters available for a limited time.

Captain D's put new LTO items on the hook

March 31, 2016

One of Nashville's most known seafood restaurants is spicing up its menu with some new LTOs.

Burger King puts a saucy twist on its new 'angry' burger

March 30, 2016

Burger King is seeing red, at least when it comes to the buns on its newest U.S. menu offering.

Del Taco spices up breakfast with new Mexican chorizo sausage

March 23, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has introduced Mexican chorizo sausage to its breakfast menu.

Taco Bell debuts $1 Morning Value Menu

March 15, 2016

A "breakthrough" new study* conducted on behalf of Taco Bell coinciding with the launch of Taco Bell's new $1 Morning Value Menu on March 10 reveals that…

Chick-fil-A adds new spicy southwest salad to menu

March 15, 2016

Chick-fil-A has introduced its newest menu item, spicy southwest salad, at restaurants nationwide.

Chick-fil-A 'Frosts' cold-brew coffee, creating new beverage

March 10, 2016

Chick-fil-A is introducing Frosted Coffee for customers beginning Monday at restaurants nationwide.

Southern California McDonald's adds Breakfast Bowls, Chobani Greek Yogurt to menu

March 2, 2016

Southern California McDonald's restaurants are now offering Breakfast Bowls and Chobani Greek Yogurt in its parfaits and McCafé Smoothies

Now trending: 10 ways the smoothie is evolving in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The smoothie has evolved — again.