Del Taco names new agency of record

August 28, 2013

Del Taco has selected Morgan Marketing and Public Relations as its agency of record for PR, following an RFP that included 10 agencies.

Burger King adding fries as burger topping

August 28, 2013

On Sept. 1, Burger King will begin offering its new "French Fry Burger" for $1. The Associated Press reported the company is looking to "drum up sales and…

Dunkin' Donuts launches T-shirts to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief

August 28, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has launched a line of new T-shirts to help Long Island continue to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy last October. The shirts are emblazoned with…

Commentary: What operators can expect from planned QSR strikes

Employment attorneys suggest that operators be professional and courteous to employees who strike; most, if not all, of them will come back to work and if…

Starbucks not cutting health insurance, hours for Obamacare

August 27, 2013

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters Monday that the company will not cut health insurance benefits or reduce employee hours to prepare for costs…

Del Taco brings back Free Wednesdays promotion

August 27, 2013

Del Taco's Free Wednesdays promotion in May resonated so strongly with guests, the brand is bringing it back.

Gold Star Chili's launches Oktoberfest Cheese Coney

August 27, 2013

Cincinnati's Oktoberfest celebration has been recognized as the second largest in the world, outside of Munich, Germany. In keeping with that theme…

Burger King Delivery adds two more metro markets

August 27, 2013

Burger King's delivery system is now available in Minneapolis and Spokane, Wash. Guests in these markets can order the brand's signature Whopper and other…

Largest U.S. restaurant franchisee adds St. Louis Taco Bells to portfolio

August 27, 2013

On Aug. 21, California-based Flynn Restaurant Group LLC acquired 62 Taco Bell and related Yum! Brands restaurants in Missouri and Illinois, primarily in the…

Popeyes leverages Vine, Instagram for Chicken Month promo

August 27, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced September as "Love That Chicken Month." To celebrate, Popeyes is offering two pieces…

Subway hits 40K restaurant milestone

August 27, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain opened its 40,000 location this week, at an AppleGreen petrol station in Ipswich, England.

US Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists

August 27, 2013

Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.

Auntie Anne's jumps into food truck space

August 27, 2013

Auntie Anne's new food trucks have made their debut in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Gordonville, Pa. The company built the food trucks to capitalize on the mobile…

Former president: McDonald's didn't create wage discrepancies

August 26, 2013

Less than a week before a planned nationwide quick-service restaurant employee strike, former McDonald's president, U.S., Ed Rensi appeared on a handful of…

Optimize distribution costs

Consolidate dry, refrigerated and frozen items and include paper goods and cleaning supplies.

How to use social proof to attract more walk-ins and orders

Reviews, ratings and comments posted on your website will show potential customers how much others have enjoyed your food and service. 

QSRs playing catch up to hot fast casual segment

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry, Colorado is a hotbed for these brands. Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is…

Subway introduces garlic bread option

August 26, 2013

Beginning Sept. 1, Subway will feature a garlic bread option for a limited time. The savory addition will be featured alongside the chain's "$5 Any" regular…

Jack in the Box food truck rolls into St. Louis

August 26, 2013

Jack in the Box introduced St. Louis to its original food truck at the Grand Center Street Party on Aug. 24. The Jack Munchie Mobile is a custom-built mobile…

McDonald's confirms chicken wing rollout in September

August 26, 2013

McDonald's has confirmed to BurgerBusiness.com that it will roll out Mighty Wings nationally on Sept. 9.