McDonald's Canada gives away free coffee

April 20, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario — McDonald's Canada is offering Canadians a free coffee giveaway. Consumers visiting McDonald's locations across Canada between April 20 and…

Dunkin' Donuts offers one-day Iced Coffee price cut

April 20, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has declared April 21 to be "Iced Coffee Day," the company has announced. Small (16-ounce) Iced Coffee beverages will be served…

Orkin University Online: Interior Waste

The scent from food in a trash can will often attract pests. This training video from Orkin can help you and your staff learn the ABCs of pest habitat…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's set $1M fundraising goal

April 19, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. is kicking off its fifth annual Pink Star Fundraiser for Breast Cancer with hopes to reach its $1 million goal…

McDonald's plans late summer rollout for Angus burger

April 19, 2009

Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. is preparing to launch its long-awaited one-third-pound Angus burger late this summer. A company memo to franchisees…

Mass., N.H. Cold Stone stores offer iced latte giveaway

April 19, 2009

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free iced Sweet Cream Lattes at participating locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in honor of…

Taco Bell to give away college scholarships

April 19, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — The Taco Bell Foundation is offering a scholarship sweepstakes in which four $25,000 scholarships will be given away. Customers 13 years or…

NexCen Brands names VP of information technology

April 19, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of vice president of information technology for…

N.Y.C. councilman proposes QSR ban near schools

April 19, 2009

The New York Times: A New York City councilman has proposed a ban to keep fast food restaurants from opening within a tenth of a mile of the city's schools…

Popeyes to offer one-day deep-discount special

April 19, 2009

ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a one-day discounted special on April 22. "Popeyes Pay Day" features an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for…

Now is the right time to hire a foodservice consultant

Outside experts provide objectivity and breadth of knowledge in QSR corporate decision making.

Why has self-service not taken off in QSRs?

Norma Wolcott, business line executive, self-service and POS I/O retail store solutions for IBM Corp., explains the challenges and ROI in implementing…

PWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl

April 16, 2009

VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …

BrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing

April 16, 2009

ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…

Ark. Taco Bell manager fights off robber

April 16, 2009

KTHV (Little Rock Ark.): The manager of a Little Rock, Ark., Taco Bell fought with an attempted robber and wrested his gun away after letting him into the…

Burger King, McDonald's ads make viral videos Top 10

April 16, 2009

Advertising Age: Burger King's ad promoting its SpongeBob SquarePants kids meals special made No. 3 on the Ad Age Viral Video Chart for the week of April 6.

Poll finds green buying power still strong

April 16, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- According to a recent national online poll, the economy has not dampened the green commitments of most consumers, and restaurants with a clear…

N.Y. Tri-State McDonald's rollout McCafe line

April 16, 2009

ROSELAND, N.J. — McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurants have announced that they have completed adding McCafe espresso-based coffees to their beverage…

Inventory solution helps Dairy Queen manage promotions, supply

April 16, 2009

Chain Leader: International Dairy Queen initially had difficulty juggling its 20 annual national promotions, 12 of which are created around its Blizzard…

Ask the Experts: Why is it important for QSRs to engage foodservice consultants?

April 16, 2009

It may seem counterintuitive to turn to a foodservice consultant in today's economy, but quick-serve brands often need the outside expertise to facilitate…