Food News Media, publisher of QSR and FSR magazines, announced the winners of the inaugural HALO Awards, which honor restaurant chains that have made meaningful contributions to a healthy, active lifestyle for consumers. Both QSR and FSR have regularly covered the healthy, active lifestyle and how restaurant chains are addressing it. In 2014, Food News […]

At Boston Market, the guest experience is of the utmost importance. That’s why the Golden, Colorado–based, 460-unit chain rolled out its new Guest Service Excellence program this month. “Like any service-oriented business, guest experience and customer service are items that we’re constantly working to perfect,” says Tony Buford, the brand’s chief operating officer. “Coming off of […]

As the better-burger competition heats up, Boston Market is entering the fray, but with a signature twist. The fast-casual restaurant chain, known for its rotisserie chicken, announced the launch of its BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger, a limited-time offering available in all of its 459 restaurants through August 24. The BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger features the […]

Tax season can be a stressful time, even for those expecting a healthy refund. This year, Boston Market is committed to providing taxpayers a great value on tax day. The fast-casual restaurant chain is offering a “Tax Day Deal Chicken Meal” on April 15, when all guests can receive two half-chicken individual meals for just […]

Boston Market is helping consumers stick to their New Year’s resolutions with the launch of its “Meals Under 550 Calories” menu, containing more than 100 options that make watching your waistline anything but boring.  The low-calorie menu includes a variety of entrées and sides for guests to choose from. Offerings range from Individual Meals, featuring […]

Consumers who cut corners on the Christmas turkey to stock up on presents are not alone. A new survey conducted by Boston Market finds more than one-third of consumers confess to skimping on the Christmas meal so they can focus their cash on gifts.  The survey also found that more than half of consumers will […]

2013 QSR 50 Read the Profiles Browse the Big Chart See QSR 50 Charts 2004-2012 Segment charts Burger Sandwich Snack Mexican Pizza/Pasta Chicken Asian Seafood In 2012, Chick-fil-A surpassed KFC to become the best-selling chicken chain, Jimmy John’s and Five Guys joined the billion-dollar-brands club, and fast-growing Wingstop and Moe’s Southwest Grill climbed into the […]

In the fast-evolving quick-serve world, most brands are routinely forced to decide whether to stick with the status quo or throw caution to the wind with new development. Boston Market recently chose the latter option when the fast-casual concept decided to step out of its chicken comfort zone and add ribs to the menuboard. “We […]

Boston Market, a fast-casual restaurant chain offering home style food year-round, broke company sales records over Thanksgiving. Total sales per restaurant from November 19 to November 23 were up 13 percent, catering sales increased by 27 percent and Heat & Serve (chilled, pick-up) offerings were up 10 percent compared to last year. In addition to […]

Back by popular demand for a limited time, Boston Market reduced the price on its Half Chicken Meal to $7.99, plus tax. This deal includes a half rotisserie chicken, a choice of two home-style sides, and sweet, golden cornbread. “Our Half Chicken Meal Deal provides our guests’ wallets a reprieve from rising food prices and […]

Boston Market is rolling out changes to its Los Angeles-area restaurants designed to significantly enhance the guest experience. Following successful launches of upgrades in locations around the country as part of the 25-year-old company’s America’s Kitchen Table program, Boston Market restaurants in Los Angeles now feature a warmer, more inviting atmosphere with updates like real plates […]

Boston Market presented a check on Wednesday for $829,091.59 to Give Kids The World, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida designed to provide memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The donation comes from the sale of more than 825,000 coupon booklets at Boston Market restaurants in 2010. “Give Kids […]

More than 400 locations will feature the gourmet, single-cup brewing system.

By asking customers to donate $1 or more in exchange for complimentary side coupon, chain raises $125,000 to support Share Our Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.

New York and New Jersey to receive the roll out of upgrades and new menu items designed to significantly enhance the Boston Market guest experience.

George Michel, who most recently served as president and CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc., replaces Lane Cardwell as chief exec of Boston Market.

From his Colorado office, Boston Market CEO Lane Cardwell is targeting some free agents—dining free agents, that is. “There are some customers out there open to where they’ll be eating, and Boston Market is happy to capture that business,” Cardwell says. Cardwell is referring specifically to the significant chunk of diners who are in limbo […]