India's QSR market growth staggering

July 26, 2010

It's no wonder many quick-service restaurant chains have been expanding in India or, at least, eyeing the Indian market. According to a recently released…

Study finds QSR kid-targeted advertising outpacing food

July 7, 2010

New research by the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals that quick-service advertising aimed at children has outpaced that for cereal and other foods…

QSRs launch summer menu, contest promotions

July 6, 2010

A number of quick-service brands, including a variety of regional concepts, have launched new promotions and products for the summer. Some are leveraging…

Checkers/Rally's new burger offers 3 choices of bacon

June 27, 2010

Checkers/Rally's Drive-In continues to push discounting with its latest burger special. The new Bacon Choice Champs promotion features two sandwiches for $…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Gold Star Chili upgrades Chilimobile

June 8, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili has launched a new mobile food vending truck with an updated look and completely refurbished food preparation and serving…

Gold Star Chili upgrades Chilimobile

June 8, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili has launched a new mobile food vending truck with an updated look and completely refurbished food preparation and serving…

Chick-fil-A completes Spicy Chicken rollout

June 6, 2010

Chick-fil-A officially launches its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich today, the first new sandwich to hit the brand's menu boards since its Chargrilled Chicken…

Chick-fil-A completes Spicy Chicken rollout

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June 6, 2010

Chick-fil-A officially launches its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich today, the first new sandwich to hit the brand's menu boards since its Chargrilled Chicken…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

$2 price point could be game changing, at least for Taco Bell

May 20, 2010

In less than a week, the quick-service industry has experienced two dramatic price-point shifts at both ends of the spectrum. First Taco Bell introduced the $…

$2 price point could be game changing, at least for Taco Bell

May 20, 2010

In less than a week, the quick-service industry has experienced two dramatic price-point shifts at both ends of the spectrum. First Taco Bell introduced the $…

Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

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May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…