Carl's Jr. intros Big Country Breakfast Burrito

October 28, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is now offering the Big Country Breakfast Burrito, which features eggs, crumbled bacon and sausage, diced ham, shredded…

McDonald's double cheeseburger fix nears

October 28, 2008

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. is moving toward replacing its hallmark dollar-menu product, the double cheeseburger, with a new burger called the McDouble…

Jack in the Box intros chicken, dessert items

October 27, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has added several items to its menu, including a chicken sandwich, a chicken biscuit and a dessert item, the company announced. …

McDonald's honors supplier for sustainability efforts

October 21, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA recently recognized Smithfield Foods Inc., a pork supplier for the McDonald's system, with the first-ever Sustainability Award…

QSR price wars on the way

October 20, 2008

Forbes: The Taco Bell chain expects the U.S. restaurant price wars to heat up as the industry navigates its toughest operating environment in two decades. …

Breakfast still a growing daypart for QSR

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Operators adding more, healthier options.

QSRs adopt fast casual lessons

Upscale décor, menu translate to better sales.

Chick-fil-A cuts all artificial trans fats

October 9, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced it has eliminated artificial trans fat from its entire menu.   Chick-fil-A's core menu items have been free of trans fat…

Technomic: Grocery prepared meals cutting into fast food

October 7, 2008

CHICAGO — According to a new report from foodservice consultant Technomic, three out of five consumers who report purchasing more supermarket-prepared meals…

Analysts question Wendy's move to older target group

October 5, 2008

Brandweek: With the sale to Triarc now complete, Wendy's is moving its focus to adult consumers and on its quality products. Analysts say moving away from the…

QSR operators adjust to higher costs

October 5, 2008

The Saginaw News: Restaurants are adapting to the weak economy by reducing portion sizes and raising prices. At Wendy's, for example, the size of value-size…

Burger King goes trans fat-free

October 1, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that all Burger King restaurants nationwide are now cooking with trans fat-free cooking oils. Furthermore, by Nov. 1…

Uncertain economy dampens industry outlook

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance remained soft in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Fast Casual launches state of the industry report

September 25, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine and FastCasual.com have released the "2009 Fast Casual State of the Industry Report."   The 73-page comprehensive study…

QSRs serve up legislative concerns

Operators talk with QSRWeb about the industry's top election-year issues.

New JFK terminal to feature touchscreen food ordering, gate delivery

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Travelers in a hurry to get through security and to their airport gates often walk right past some of their best food options, and find the…

Global Industry Analysts: Expect rapid worldwide industry growth

September 9, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Global Industry Analysts Inc. has announced the release of a report titled "Restaurants: A Global Outlook."   The report provides a…

Building a better burger chain

Carl's Jr., Hardee's CEO shares insights into the brands' plans for the future.

Miss. Wendy's testing coffee drinks

September 7, 2008

Laurel (Miss.) Leader-Call: A Wendy's restaurant in Laurel, Miss., has been selected as the lone site to test the chain's new iced-coffee and Frosty-cino…

Afghanistan KFCs pirate American concept

September 7, 2008

Voice of America: Mirwais Abuldrahizmi, a former expatriot who has returned to Afghanistan, brought with him his love for Western food. His Kabul Fried…