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.

Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC report sustainability progress

April 19, 2016

The report highlights waste reduction, a commitment to offering healthier food and how Yum! Brands, since 2007, has donated more than $640 million in cash and…

Multibrand Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins opens at US House of Representatives

April 19, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, along with Sodexo, celebrated the grand opening of a multibrand restaurant at the U.S. House of Representatives in…

Burger King breaking silence to celebrate National American Sign Language Day

April 15, 2016

The Burger King brand's King will break his "silence."

Krystal rocks out with Jimmy Wayne

April 12, 2016

Krystal is hosting a country-music concert sweepstakes featuring singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne.

Massachusetts governor enacts 'Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry'

April 8, 2016

In support of April 11 as "Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry," Gov. Charlie Baker issued a citation in recognition of the efforts of the…

White Castle launches Autism Speaks fundraiser

April 7, 2016

White Castle has launched its month-long fundraiser for Autism Speaks as part of its philanthropic Castle Shares initiative.

Ben's Soft Pretzels raises funds for fallen veterans on 'National Pretzel Day'

April 4, 2016

To celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, Ben's Soft Pretzels will give away pretzels with a minimum $1-donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

Culver's raises nearly $20K for FFA jackets

April 1, 2016

As part of its continuing support for young farmers Culver's raised nearly $20,000 to provide FFA jackets for organization members.

Cousins Subs awards fan 'Big Red' experience

March 31, 2016

Cousins Subs and University of Wisconsin Athletics partnered to award a Badger fan and cancer survivor with the "Big Red" experience.

McDonald's offers free breakfast for Texas test takers

March 25, 2016

Students and teachers in grades third through eighth will be offered free breakfast from McDonald's on Tuesday, March 29 in preparation of the STAAR (State of…

Wienerschnitzel readying second annual Hot Dogs for Homeless Tour

March 24, 2016

Wienerschnitzel has teamed up with Skate For Change, a non-profit organization that encourages youth to give back to the less fortunate, for its second annual…

McDonald's sending 100 kids to be in Rio 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony

March 21, 2016

McDonald's is rewarding kids from around the world with the opportunity to be in the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Church's Chicken introduces company-funded education program

March 21, 2016

Church's Chicken is celebrating the first graduating class of its "Stride for Success" program.

Wendy's names 10 employees 'Community Ambassadors'

March 18, 2016

Wendy's named District Manager James Behrens of Levittown, New York, its Community Ambassador of the Year.

HMSHost to transition to cage-free eggs in US restaurants

March 16, 2016

Global restaurateur HMSHost will be sourcing cage-free eggs in its airport and motorway restaurants.

Chick-fil-A to source 100% cage-free eggs

March 11, 2016

Chick-fil-A Inc has announced its plan to source 100 percent cage-free eggs over the next 10 years.

McDonald's, LAPD kick off 'Coffee with a Cop' effort

March 10, 2016

McDonald's restaurants of southern California have kicked-off a partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department to host "Coffee with a Cop" events.

Taco Bell Foundation announces first 40 Live Más Scholarship recipients

March 7, 2016

The Taco Bell Foundation announced its first 40 Live Más Scholarship recipients who will receive a total of $200,000 in post-high school educational…

Dunkin' Donuts accepting applications for scholarship program

March 7, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts is accepting applications for its 2016 Dunkin' Donuts South/Southwest Florida Scholarship Program.