Krispy Kreme adds Ghiradelli sauce to beverage lineup

February 26, 2013

Krispy Kreme is adding Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sauce to its beverage lineup. The White Chocolate Mocha and White Hot Chocolate are available now through…

McDonald's partners with Los Angeles Kings for interactive campaign

February 26, 2013

AEG's Global Partnership division has announced a partnership with McDonald's to launch the Los Angeles Kings' Player of the Month campaign. The Kings are…

How to get the best results from postcard marketing

There is no use putting the effort into a card just to have it ignored because you wanted to save on printing; You are trying to cut into a busy market, if…

Take a bold step forward in 2013 by kick starting new product innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Internal dissent is to be expected because food innovation is change, and many people resist change.

A&W lobbies for mascot's LinkedIn presence

February 25, 2013

A&W has brought back its mascot, Rooty, and is incorporating him in a variety of marketing campaigns, including the chain's new mobile app and through the…

Arby's encouraging cities to rename to 'Reubenville' for March

February 25, 2013

Arby's will reward residents from the first U.S. city that renames itself "Reubenville" in March with free Reuben sandwiches. Even if the challenge cannot be…

Jersey Mike's partners with 86 charities for fundraising campaign

February 25, 2013

Throughout March, Jersey Mike's Subs is joining forces with 86 local charities for the company's third annual "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign. Last…

Culver's employee's customer service efforts go viral

February 25, 2013

On Feb. 21, a Facebook user named Dan Foecking posted a photo of a Culver's employee in Mundelein, Ill., helping a special needs customer order food. Within…

Integrated mobile wallet allows customers to pay at the table

February 25, 2013

Paydiant, a provider of a cloud-based mobile wallet and offer-redemption platform, today announced that Menusoft has integrated the Paydiant mobile wallet…

Front Flip upgrades app, expands to six more cities

February 25, 2013

Loyalty marketing company Front Flip is offering restaurants and retail shops across the country an upgraded mobile app and a more sophisticated customer…

McDonald's Europe testing wireless charging pads

February 24, 2013

Customers at McDonald's restaurants around Europe can now charge their wireless/mobile devices at their table. According to Know Your Mobile, the chain is…

NRA names board members

February 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today that they have elected officers to their…

Say it ain’t so! – The bogus robbery

 The restaurant manager’s home phone rang. She recognized the cell phone number of her shift manager on the display. Before she could say “Hello” she heard a…

CDC report shows decline in quick-service, pizza consumption

February 22, 2013

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that Americans are eating less food from quick-service and pizza restaurants.

McDonald's plans 150 franchised units in Russia in next three years

February 22, 2013

McDonald's plans to expand its footprint in Russia through franchising. Its initial franchisee in the market, Rosinter, plans to open its first restaurants in…

Taco Cabana partners with sports radio channel for March Madness promo

February 22, 2013

NCAA Division I Men's Basketball fans hoping to witness a game in person now have a chance thanks to a partnership between Taco Cabana and Sports Radio 1310-AM…

Jack in the Box CEO: Starting to notice softer sales from consumer uncertainty

February 22, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba brands, reported earnings from its first quarter 2013, ended Jan. 20.

Burger King celebrates new coffee with 25-cent promotion

February 22, 2013

Burger King Worldwide is promoting its new BK Smooth Roast Coffee for an introductory price of 25 cents for a 12 ounce cup. The deal runs now through March 1…

Wendy's new logo to make its debut next week

February 22, 2013

On Feb. 25, the new, contemporary Wendy's logo will begin appearing in advertising, on product packaging, crew uniforms, new restaurant signage, menuboards and…

Dunkin' Brands names development, consumer insight and talent management leaders

February 22, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed three new vice presidents to its management team. Brian…