News & Media
Virginia Dunkin' Donuts introduces coffee squares
February 21, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Norfolk, Va., have introduced coffee squares, available for a limited time while supplies last.
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Tim Hortons jumps into loyalty, single-serve retail
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Canadian system drops Cold Stone cobranding as part of simplification effort.
read nowCinnabon rolls now available as a home fragrance
February 20, 2014
Cinnabon has partnered with RB's Air Wick brand to introduce the Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll fragrance that will be available at grocery and retail stores…
read nowKFC creates 'extreme' bobsled video for new campaign
February 20, 2014
The latest #HowDoYouKFC video, as part of KFC's new marketing campaign, features Team USA Bobsled brakeman Jim Carriel, and retired Team USA Bobsled pilot…
read nowWisconsin restaurant wins Culver's team award
February 20, 2014
The Culver's restaurant in Darboy, Wis., is the winner of the 2013 Culver's Crew Challenge. According to a news release, the challenge was designed to "reward…
read nowTrinity Capital's transaction roster includes Taco Bell franchisees
February 20, 2014
Trinity Capital, an investment banking firm, announced it completed more than 30 transactions valued at $2 billion in 2013.
read nowBurger King secures financing partner for kitchen equipment initiative
February 20, 2014
LEAF Commercial Capital, an equipment leasing and financing company headquartered in Philadelphia, announced it has been selected as a preferred financing…
read nowNRA names new VP of member strategy
February 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has named Thomas Wojno as its new vice president of member value and strategy.
read nowSonic strengthens dessert lineup
February 20, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has introduced six new Master Blast flavors, including triple chocolate, turtle pecan, pineapple upside down, banana split, chocolate chip…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee gears up for World Cup
February 20, 2014
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest franchisee, is gearing up for the World Cup with the launch of the first of many planned in-store promotions.
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Sales systems for closing more restaurant catering business
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
To sell more restaurant catering, you have to solve your customers' problems; the experience needs to be seamless.
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The kitchen's open: Consumers influencing restaurant design
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers now want to see their food being made and who is making it; it gives them a comfort level.
read nowUS Foods, Sysco merger hits FTC speed bump
February 19, 2014
US Foods announced that it received a request from the Federal Trade Commission for additional information and documentary materials in connection with its…
read nowBaskin-Robbins eyes San Diego market for expansion
February 19, 2014
Baskin-Robbins plans to expand its footprint with both existing and new franchisees in the San Diego market.
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's bring back charbroiled cod offerings
February 19, 2014
Just ahead of the Lenten season, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have brought back their charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich, and have also added a new charbroiled…
read nowPeru McDonald's gets playful with oversized counter installation
February 19, 2014
A McDonald's in Peru is encouraging customers to relive their childhood with the installation of an oversized ordering counter. According to FoodBeast, the…
read nowReport shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts
February 19, 2014
New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…
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Taco John's introduces two new restaurant designs
February 19, 2014
Taco John's has developed two new designs that will guide the construction of new restaurants. According to a news release, the designs, called the Signature…
read nowMcDonald's co-op names new agency of record
February 19, 2014
Moroch Partners announced it has won the Ohio Valley Co-op business for McDonald's following a national client-led strategic and creative review.
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Top 5 reasons restaurant chains won't innovate in 2014
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The most innovation in the food industry over the past five years has been in packaging, beverages and dairy products.
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