Taco Bell adds cornerstone breakfast items

September 4, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced the cornerstone of its FirstMeal – the new A.M. Crunchwrap – and Mtn Dew A.M., a combination of Mountain Dew and Tropicana Orange…

NRA to share food safety tips online, FCES

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

NRA's William Weichelt will speak about food safety at Fast Casual Executive Summit; free training materials are available at the organization's…

A look at QSR August 2012 product launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken innovations were popular during the month.

Restaurant operator optimism slips

August 31, 2012

As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

In-N-Out petitioned to offer veggie burger

August 31, 2012

Following a scandal involving animal welfare violations at a California slaughterhouse, Change.org has created a petition lobbying In-N-Out Burger to offer a…

A&W Canada raises record $1.25 million for MS Society

August 31, 2012

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced that its fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day, held Aug. 23, raised $1.25 million in support of the…

On deck at Taco Bell: Flamas and Cool Ranch Doritos tacos

August 31, 2012

Hoping to continue its momentum from the Doritos Locos Taco line, Taco Bell is currently testing new Doritos shell flavors -- Flamas and Cool Ranch. According…

Study: QSR lighting, music affect diner satisfaction

August 31, 2012

A new study published by Cornell University's Brian Wansink and Dr. Koert Van Ittersum examines the effects QSR atmospheres – particularly lighting and…

Checkers, Rally's up for sale by private equity owner

August 30, 2012

Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. could be up for sale by owner and private equity company Wellspring Capital Management. According to…

Krystal's mobile restaurant to support hurricane first responders

August 30, 2012

The Krystal Crave Cruiser is headed to Gulfport, Miss., to support first responders as they begin clean up efforts from Hurricane Isaac. This mobile restaurant…

Del Taco signs 20-unit development agreement

August 30, 2012

Del Taco has completed a 20-unit development agreement with Larry Blumberg & Associates, a hospitality operator based in Dothan, Ala., that will take the…

Commentary: 5 ways to deal with negative online reviews

Negative online reviews don't have to kill a restaurant's reputation.

Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.

Canadian foodservice visits lead developed markets

August 29, 2012

Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…

Del Taco selects new agency of record

August 29, 2012

Del Taco has selected San Francisco-based agency Camp + King as its lead advertising agency of record. Camp + King will lead all strategic branding and…

Subway commits to ending gestation stall use

August 29, 2012

Subway is the latest QSR chain to condemn the use of gestation crates and is working toward the elimination of these crates within its supply chain. According…

Tasti D-Lite hosts promotions for 25th birthday

August 29, 2012

Tasti D-Lite is marking its 25th birthday with a limited-edition birthday cake flavor, which will be available Sept. 3-30.

Wendy's franchisee implements RTIconnect back office software

August 29, 2012

Allen Properties LLC, a Florida-based Wendy's operator owned by Mike Allen, has implemented RTIconnect back office software.

Reaching more customers through digital technology

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A Q&A with Noah Glass, founder and CEO of online ordering firm OLO, on the new digital customer and the technology driving their dining experiences.

It’s not a chicken-and-egg scenario: quality comes before sales

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

By assessing applicants for their behavioral preferences, you can find out if an applicant has the energy to work the drive-thru, the customer service for the…