Burger King

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s add moonshine (flavoring) to the menu

By Kelsey Squire on Mar. 24, 2016

The chains’ newest burger comes with a booze-inspired glaze.

‘Better chicken’ emerges as product of the moment

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 24, 2017

Nevermind better burgers. Chicken is ruling the roost for limited-service restaurants, as the latest round of limited-time items attests.

Technology

Burger King fires up video in support of net neutrality

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2018

The marketing play is the latest in the chain’s cinema verite-style of viral videos.

Food

1,131 plates in 17 days: Quinoa for every part of the plate

Jun. 16, 2014

Quinoa—that once-unique, now ubiquitous grain—has moved beyond salads and bowls to pancakes, risotto, even burgers and buns. Here are some of the more interesting menu trends he tasted.

‘Yo’ mama’ snipes resound in latest restaurant marketing

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2016

The barbs aren't always kind, but chains are hoping they may be memorable.

Food

3 snack trends curbing appetites

By Lizzy Freier on Jun. 05, 2017

Leading chains are taking innovative approaches to snacking; here are three menu trends gathered from new item rollouts.

Leadership

Focus Brands names a new president for Cinnabon

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Kristen Hartman will exit a corporate marketing role to oversee day to day operations of the 1,400-unit chain.

McDonald’s ongoing mommy issues

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 15, 2014

"When's the last time you ate at McDonald's?" sparked an impassioned online debate last week that provides virtual insight into parents' conflicted reasoning about choosing McDonald’s and fast food, in general.

Hot dogs boost Burger King's comps

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 28, 2016

The chain’s parent pointed to Grilled Dogs and other new products as key sales drivers.

Operations

This week's restaurant nightmares: Royal pains

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 08, 2017

Burger King riles a whole country, ICE savors the handiwork of the very people it’s apprehending, restaurants discover an unknown party is running their websites, and a dress code is slammed as racist.

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