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Baskin-Robbins marks Ice Cream Month with free waffle cone
July 2, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a free waffle cone offer and a lineup of offerings featuring Oreo cookies. Running through the end…
read nowKFC marks its entry in Bolivia
July 2, 2014
KFC has opened its first unit in Bolivia through franchise partner Delosur. According to a news release from parent company Yum! Brands, the opening is part of…
read nowDairy Queen showcases Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in July
July 2, 2014
The Dairy Queen system kicks off National Ice Cream Month with the return of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie as the featured Blizzard of the Month in July.
read nowWendy’s taps Boys II Men for pretzel cheeseburger campaign’s second iteration
July 1, 2014
Wendy's announced today the return of its #PretzelLoveSongs campaign to promote the return of its pretzel bacon cheeseburger and pretzel pub chicken. The…
read nowQuiznos emerges from bankruptcy
July 1, 2014
Quiznos today announced it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11.
read nowBen & Jerry’s Scoop Truck kicks off NYC tour
July 1, 2014
Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Truck has launched its annual month-long tour in New York City, giving away free scoops to fans.
read nowKazakhstan Hardee’s marks international milestone for CKE
July 1, 2014
CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, has announced its 600th international restaurant location. The location, a Hardee’s…
read nowSonic introduces Cheesy Bread Dogs
July 1, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has added Cheesy Bread Dogs to the menu. They are a twist on the traditional hot dog, according to a company press release, and feature cheese…
read nowKrispy Kreme will celebrate birthday with 77-cent doughnut
July 1, 2014
On July 13, Krispy Kreme will turn 77. To celebrate, the brand will offer its Original Glazed Doughnuts for 77 cents on July 11.
read nowDunkin’ Donuts leverages JetBlue Airways partnership for promo
July 1, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is offering a special promotion with JetBlue Airways as part of its ongoing partnership that began in 2006 and was renewed in 2011. According to…
read nowCarl’s Jr., Hardee’s spice up big chicken sandwich
July 1, 2014
Carl's Jr. has added a jalapeno version of its Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich, which was first introduced in May.
read nowDairy Queen’s bacon cheeseburger added to value menu
July 1, 2014
Throughout July, the Dairy Queen system will include the new bacon cheeseburger on its $5 Buck Lunch menu. To launch the offering, the brand is hosting a…
read nowPopeyes introduces bolder shrimp offering
July 1, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced new Cracked Pepper Butterfly Shrimp, available now through July 27. According to a news release, this LTO includes…
read nowWetzel’s Pretzels plans Brazil entry
July 1, 2014
Wetzel’s Pretzels announced it will open its first location in Brazil by the end of this month. The new location will be at the Shopping Vila Velha Mall, a new…
read nowCulver’s plans cash giveaway to mark anniversary
July 1, 2014
Culver’s is marking its 30th anniversary throughout July with a "Big 30" promotion in partnership with Pepsi. According to a news release, the brand will award…
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Millennials coming to expect the interaction that digital menu boards bring
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Industry insiders expect indoor digital menu boards to be standard in three to five years, and drive-thru in five to 10 years.
read nowBojangles' franchisee named entrepreneur of the year finalist
June 30, 2014
Bojangles' franchise partner Cameron McRae, president and CEO of Kinston, N.C.-based Tands Inc., was named a finalist in the Southeast Region for the 201…
read nowTim Hortons expands dark roast pilot in Quebec
June 30, 2014
Beginning today, Tim Hortons will sell a dark roast coffee in Quebec. The first province-wide pilot is taking place in Quebec’s La belle province. The launch…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts boosts snack offerings with new soft pretzel
June 30, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has kicked off summer with new and returning menu items, including the new Pretzel Twist, a soft pretzel sprinkled with salt.
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