Pumpkin menu is back at Dunkin' Donuts

September 4, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts kicked off September with new pumpkin menu items, including a new pumpkin pie donut, and a new frozen pumpkin coffee Coolatta. The brand has…

The pretzel bun male-only menu

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A greater focus on male-driven products is an admission that salad sales have plateaued.

Report: Families choose QSRs to save time

September 3, 2013

A new report from BluePromoCode.com, a coupon and deal marketplace, found that families choose to dine out at QSRs more often than the general population.

The changing face of QSR customer loyalty programs

Digital loyalty programs can increase the visit frequency of those loyal customers by 12 to 44 percent.

DSMenu platform breaks into US market

September 3, 2013

DSMenu, a cloud-based application that allows restaurant operators to manage their digital menu boards online, is breaking into the U.S. market. The company's…

Cold Stone franchisee outlines Nigerian growth plans

September 3, 2013

EatN'Go, which operates the Cold Stone Creamery and Domino's Pizza brands in the Nigerian market, has announced expansion plans in that market.

Baskin-Robbins kicks off school year with BOGO promotion

September 3, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating back-to-school season with the return of its Buy One Get One Free two-scoop sundae offer at participating locations nationwide.

Arby's takes the lead for No Kid Hungry campaign

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Krispy Kreme introduces pumpkin cheesecake flavor

September 3, 2013

Krispy Kreme has rolled out its fall lineup, including the pumpkin spice and new pumpkin cheesecake doughnuts, available now through Nov. 27 in the U.S. and…

Taco Bell CEO rewards Alaska students with leadership training course

September 3, 2013

Taco Bell Corp., together with the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens; Get Schooled and Viacom's umbrella for social responsibility, Viacommunity, recently…

Restaurant sales, traffic soften in July

September 3, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

McDonald's restaurants launch $1 any size coffee

September 3, 2013

McDonald's restaurants throughout Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto, Calif., as well as Northern Nevada (Lake Tahoe and Truckee), began offering $1 any size…

Restaurant loyalty programs pay off in surprising ways

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

Increased customer data means more opportunities to promote your brand.

Krispy Kreme's sales jump via 'inspired marketing'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is growing its domestic and international footprint through a smaller, cheaper prototype.

Lavu iPad POS adds customer management solutions

August 30, 2013

Lavu iPad POS has added new customer management solutions, including the ability to pull data such as order history, address and email contact.

McDonald's Germany jumps into augmented reality

August 30, 2013

McDonald's restaurants in Germany now feature an augmented reality app aimed at educating customers about the company's sustainability initiatives.

Subway rewarding guests who visit state parks

August 30, 2013

In honor of the Washington State Parks Centennial and National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Subway restaurants…

Chick-fil-A's new promotion pushes breakfast daypart

August 30, 2013

Chick-fil-A is inviting customers to enjoy a complimentary breakfast entree through its "Breakfast on Us" promotion taking place at restaurants nationwide the…

A&W Canada pulls in $1.45M for multiple sclerosis support

August 30, 2013

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announced that its 5th annual Cruisin' for a Cause, held last week, raised more than $1.45 million in support of the…

Rockbot app expands throughout Texas

August 30, 2013

Rockbot, a jukebox app geared toward bars and restaurants, announced that it has grown more than 10-fold throughout the last year.