Arby's selects former Burger King agency to steer marketing message

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Announcement comes about a month after the chain hired former BK CMO.

Seafood promotions kick off Lenten season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

About 23 percent of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are purchased during Lent.

1099-K: Online payments and the IRS

Businesses that have over 200 online transactions which total over $20,000 in annual revenue are required to report a 1099-K.

Commentary: Loyalty marketing drives sales and brand affinity

Starbucks and industry stats show what works for QSRs.

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.

QSRs ready for Valentine's Day rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heart-shaped doughnuts, biscuits on the menu.

Survey: Dunkin' Donuts coffee fans are the most loyal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Subway tie atop the QSR category for most loyal fans.

Breakfast, coffee, marketing initiatives push Dunkin' Brands profits up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results, including a…

Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported…

Five keys to creating great customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NAPICS speaker discusses how great service can make up for mediocre food.

Tips on how to use Facebook as a business promotion tool

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Owner of ice cream shop discusses how to boost rankings and customer interaction.

QSRs embracing Super Bowl marketing juggernaut

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sales of chicken wings expected to surpass pizza for the game.

NRA: Consumers want local sourcing and healthy menu choices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts modest sales and employment growth.

Wendy's accelerates store reimaging, undergoes employee 'reboot'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company sees lift in dine-in sales at remodeled restaurants.

Commentary: Be wary of hiring social media 'experts'

By Debbie Goldberg

McDonald's reports 11 percent profit, plans 1,300 new stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken McBites, blueberry banana nut oatmeal and Cherry Berry Chiller iced beverage ready for menu debut.

How Subway created the top brand buzz

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Differentiation is the key to generating — and maintaining — positive consumer perception.

McDonald's named a top global brand for 'consumer responsiveness'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Interbrand's methodology factors in financial performance, role of the brand and brand strength.

Pizza Hut, Subway, DQ ads among 'most effective'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ace Metrix measured consumer impact of every nationally breaking television spot in near real-time.