The top 10 (unmentioned) food industry trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Adventure in food and flavor is back, comfort food is out.

AllergyEats warns consumers to be mindful of QSR menu changes

January 31, 2012

There have been numerous comprehensive menu changes in the quick-service segment recently, as chains jockey for position in an increasingly crowded…

Restaurant performance at highest level in six years

January 31, 2012

Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Keyser introduces automated drive-thru menu board

January 31, 2012

Keyser Retail Solutions (KRS), a provider of QSR signage and drive-thru technology, has introduced its newest product — the Order Zone Optimizer Drive-thru…

US Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification

January 30, 2012

US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…

Wendy's accelerates store reimaging, undergoes employee 'reboot'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company sees lift in dine-in sales at remodeled restaurants.

The Apps of Foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Now is the time for restaurants to take control of their mobile presence -- develop apps, mobilize websites, give flexibility to online menus, add special…

Two DQ Orange Julius co-branded units open in Arizona

January 30, 2012

The Dairy Queen system has opened two new DQ Orange Julius co-branded locations in Peoria and Tempe, Ariz.

QSRs ramp up breakfast marketing campaigns

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research shows that 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day, presenting a big opportunity for quick-service restaurants.

Burger King tests co-branded concept with Friendly's

January 27, 2012

In Jackson, N.J., diners can now chase a Whopper with an ice cream sundae.

Del Taco signs Texas development deal

January 27, 2012

Del Taco has signed a three-unit development deal with DT Restaurants of Texas. The first location will be at Hawk's Creek Center in Fort Worth, and is…

Auntie Anne's tests whole wheat pretzels

January 27, 2012

Earlier this month, Auntie Anne's began testing new whole grain pretzel products in select markets across the U.S. as part of its mission to appeal to guests…

EVOS readies for future growth

January 26, 2012

EVOS has announced plans for its new corporate expansion through continued guidance from its newly appointed board of advisors, chaired by restaurant industry…

Popeyes' increases fiscal guidance for 2011

January 26, 2012

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported selected unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year…

Taco Bell's breakfast now available in 10 states

January 26, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced FirstMeal, a new breakfast menu that features 11 unique menu items. The breakfast debuts in 10 western states, including California…

Jersey Mike's grows footprint by 15 percent in 2011

January 26, 2012

Manasquan, N.J.-based Jersey Mike's Subs celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2011 by opening its milestone 500th restaurant. The chain also had a record unit…

Commentary: Be wary of hiring social media 'experts'

By Debbie Goldberg

NRA responds favorably to State of the Union, calls for long-term certainty

January 25, 2012

Topics of job growth, immigration reform and energy efficiency are of particular interest to the restaurant industry.

McDonald's Chicken McBites hit the menu

January 25, 2012

After testing in a handful of markets, the limited time McDonald's Chicken McBites rolled out this week to a broader audience nationwide.

Quiznos completes debt restructuring

January 25, 2012

Quiznos has successfully completed its previously announced financial restructuring on an out-of-court basis.