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NPD: US Hispanics perceive healthier meals as less tasty
October 12, 2012
As more brands increase their marketing efforts to appeal to the growing Hispanic population, new research from The NPD Group shows a discrepancy in how that…
read nowSubway tops Zagat survey in three categories
October 12, 2012
For the fourth consecutive year, Subway was named as the mega chain leader in three categories — Healthy Options, Most Popular and Top service — according to…
read nowSonic adds QR codes to public school fundraising campaign
October 12, 2012
For the fourth year in a row Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org to launch the Limeades for Learning campaign with a goal of donating more than…
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Wendy's CMO: 'All great brands evolve'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Wendy's unveiled a new logo to complement its restaurant and marketing makeovers and will test mobile payments next month.
read nowJersey Mike's raises $218K for Wreaths Across America campaign
October 11, 2012
Wreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, today…
read nowCheba Hut collecting food donations for re-opening celebration
October 11, 2012
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs is reopening in Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 13, near Northern Arizona University. This Cheba Hut has been temporarily closed since April…
read nowBurger King asked to drop dairy farmer after abuse video surfaces
October 11, 2012
Video surfaced this week showing animal abuse violations at Bettencourt Dairies, a Burger King dairy supplier.
read nowGroupon launches iPad POS solution for restaurants
October 11, 2012
Groupon has announced the national launch of Breadcrumb, a point-of-sale solution that runs on iPads for restaurants, bars and cafes.
read nowYum! Brands executive earns Pakistan Power award
October 11, 2012
Yum! Brands' Irfan Mustafa, vice president and managing director of the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey business, has been recognized with the…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum opens event enrollment
October 11, 2012
The Executive Leadership Program, run by the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) in partnership with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has…
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Taco Bell gains lunch traction with new products
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Yum! Brands' Q3 earnings are boosted again by growth in China.
read nowJersey Mike's loyalty program earns award for innovation
October 10, 2012
Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named Jersey Mike's Subs as one of the winners of its 2012 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards.
read nowNRA teams up with U.S. Composting Council to develop best practices
October 10, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) have teamed up to raise awareness about food waste diversion, composting…
read nowTaco John's website receives international award
October 10, 2012
Taco John's website – TacoJohns.com – has received the International Academy of Visual Arts 2012 W³ Silver Award.
read nowDoc Popcorn marks milestone 70th location
October 10, 2012
Colorado-based Doc Popcorn has announced the opening of its 70th location. According to the company, the milestone secures the company's status as the largest…
read nowTOPAZ takes digital signage POS displays north of the border with Synnex Canada
October 10, 2012
Brighter Signs Ltd., the U.K.-based digital signage company behind the TOPAZ brand has announced the signing of a distribution agreement for the TOPAZ POS…
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A great idea is not enough
by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma
Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.
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Anatomy of a wildly successful LTO
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sales of Sonic's Ragin' Cajun burger are 300-plus percent higher than average promotion, with very little advertising.
read nowNCR unveils c-store mobile payment app
October 9, 2012
NCR Corporation has introduced ConvenienceGo (C-Go), a mobile payment application for smartphones that can be store branded. The app allows convenience store…
read nowRestaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews
October 9, 2012
Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.
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