Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito debuts as limited-time offer
QSR brings back $1 Double Stacked Taco Taco Bell launched a new Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time. A grilled cheese sandwich reimagined, the burrito, which first tested in […]
Tim Hortons Oreo-based Dream Donuts debut
Upscale, decadent treats should help lift summertime sales Tim Hortons Dream Donuts, a new, premium treats lineup utilizing the Oreo Cookie platform, arrived at the QSR chain’s U.S. stores. An […]
Fourteen Foods opens Dairy Queen in Princeton, Kentucky
Marion Road DQ Grill and Chill features modern, open-air grill A 220-unit franchise partner of American Dairy Queen will open its latest DQ Grill and Chill restaurant in Princeton, Ky. […]
Jollibee partners with Kitchen United for Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen
First ghost kitchen expands delivery capacity within Metro Chicago In a sign of the rapidly-evolving demand for restaurant delivery, Jollibee launched its first Cloud Kitchen in Chicago in partnership with […]
Smoothie King announces partnership with DoorDash, promotes ‘Try Me Free’
QSR chain to provide delivery through DoorDash branded, whitelabel programs Smoothie King announced an exclusive partnership with DoorDash for delivery to its customers. The #1 third-party restaurant delivery provider by […]
Starbucks doubles down on Pickup Store format as it closes 400 stores in retail-footprint transformation
As announced last month, intense real estate review underway According to COVID-19 business update authored by Kevin Johnson, Starbucks president and chief executive and Patrick Grismer, chief financial officer, Starbucks […]
The beef is back at Wendy’s: COVID-19 business update
The chain’s comp sales are now trending positive With many restaurants’ dine-in service reopening in the Wendy’s system as part of a phased approach, the QSR sandwich chain posted a […]
With U.S. comp sales above 40 percent, Popeyes pivots to new design, new chapter of growth
Brand, store refreshes point to chicken chain’s ‘Modern Renaissance‘ Popeyes is going through an evolution in design, culinary approach and marketing. According to the QSR chicken chain, it is going […]
Starbucks accelerates convenience-centric real estate strategy
Executives plan to make order-ahead, drive-thru stores more ubiquitous In a Starbucks COVID-19 update, Kevin Johnson, its president and chief executive, announced major acceleration of its Starbucks Pickup stores like […]
Taco Bell launches At Home Taco Bar meal kits, Cinco de Mayo recipes
As the fiesta stays home, Taco Bell promotion timely Taco Bell unveiled its At Home Taco Bar, complete with a meal kit for families and groups to put together their […]
Steak n’ Shake adds seasonal decadence to menu with Pork Belly Steakburger, spring milkshakes
QSR burger chain aims to beef up sales with LTOs Steak n’ Shake serves up decadence this spring with the seasonal additions of Pork Belly Steakburger, a Black Raspberry Chocolate […]
Jollibee partners with DoorDash to launch delivery nationwide, feeds frontline workers
QSR chicken chain to feed hospital workers with 5,000 meals Quick-serve chicken chain Jollibee began offering delivery during the current health crisis while its restaurants remain closed for dine-in. Its […]
Good Times permanently appoints Ryan Zink to CEO post
New chief executive had been acting CEO for six months Good Times Restaurants has named Ryan Zink its chief executive officer. Since October 2019, Zink had served as acting CEO […]
Pollo Tropical launches Pollo Pantry, a selection of cook-at-home chicken
Citrus-marinated chicken now an at-home cooking selection Pollo Tropical launched the Pollo Pantry, a manu featuring citrus-marinated, whole chicken and six marinated boneless breasts to prepare at home. As restaurants […]
MTY Food Group, parent of Pinkberry franchisor, closes 2,100 restaurants
The COVID-19 outbreak and related economic impacts are taking a toll on the MTY Food Group. The parent of Kahala Brands and dozens of other quick-service brands, has laid off […]
Dunkin’ extends Free Donut Fridays
Dunkin’ extended its previously-announced March Free Donut Fridays to the end of April. The Canton, Mass.-based QSR breakfast chain is offering the free donut, with a purchase of any beverage, […]
