Del Taco completes debt refinancing transaction

April 30, 2014

Del Taco Holdings Inc. has announced the completion of a debt refinance transaction.

Study: Charging for condiments will drive away consumers

April 30, 2014

With pressures from rising food costs, restaurant operators are seeking ways to increase check size without increasing the cost of popular menu items, but…

Molson Coors veteran named new CMO of Tim Hortons

April 30, 2014

Tim Hortons Inc. has selected Molson Coors veteran Peter Nowlan as its new chief brand and marketing officer, effective May 21.

Burger King's Subservient Chicken returns for 10th anniversary

April 30, 2014

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Burger King's Subservient Chicken marketing campaign, and the brand has brought him back for the occasion.

Dunkin' Donuts Europe adds to donut, frozen beverage lineup

April 30, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the Dunkaccino at participating restaurants across Europe with the introduction of the new Frozen Dunkaccino Fudgaccino and Mocha…

Green Burrito intros grilled flautas

April 30, 2014

Green Burrito at Carl's Jr. is expanding its menu to include grilled flautas with charbroiled chicken.

Yum Brands CFO: When consumers control ordering process, they spend more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As 70-80 percent of sales in China come from digital channels, the company has ramped up resources for digital globally.

Diners go mobile: 3 ways to attract patrons on the go

Use photos: People searching Yelp stay on a business page with photos two and a half times longer than on one without.

Summer hiring outlook 2014

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Of those planning to hire for the summer, 74 percent expect to have the positions filled by the end of May.

Chicago area McDonald's select new lead ad agency

April 29, 2014

The McDonald's Owner/Operators of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Co-op has named Cossette as its new lead advertising agency following a multi-national…

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's introduce unlimited mix-ins pricing structure

April 29, 2014

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery are inviting customers to try their new unlimited mix-ins pricing structure. The offering allows…

Sonic adds Nerds and other candies for summer slush promo

April 29, 2014

Sonic Drive-In's Summer of Shakes promotion has been brought back this year, and now also includes 25 slush flavors.

Tim Hortons offering free samples of its new frozen hot chocolate

April 29, 2014

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop has launched what it's calling its "official drink of summer." Frozen hot chocolate is now available in U.S restaurants and is…

Del Taco adds two items to Buck & Under menu

April 29, 2014

Del Taco is adding more offerings to the Buck & Under Menu with its new "Jacked Up" menu items, available for a limited time.

Square introduces new features for Market and Register

April 29, 2014

Square has introduced new features for its Square Market and Square Register tools. Starting this week, sellers can easily post their items on MKT.COM for…

Popeyes introduces Louisiana Trios promotion

April 28, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced the "Louisiana Trios," a choice of three signatures available through May 25.

El Pollo Loco crowdsources for new brand slogan

April 28, 2014

El Pollo Loco is asking consumers to help come up with the brand's newest slogan in 10 words or less. From today through May 2, consumers can submit their…

McDonald's partners with Pokémon for Happy Meal campaign

April 28, 2014

McDonald's will feature Pokémon XY Happy Meals throughout the U.S. beginning May 23. According to a news release, the Pokémon Company International will…

The personal touch

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

If you want to earn the public's trust and their business, you have to be transparent.

Want to connect with customers? Think mobile first. [infographic]

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Most Americans now own a smartphone and are using them to shop and eat out.