Taco Bell launches social media campaign to end hunger

October 5, 2012

From now through Oct. 18, Taco Bell's Feed the Beat program – which supports up-and-coming musicians – is partnering with @TacoBell to spread the word about…

Cinnabon sending care packages to deployed soldiers

October 5, 2012

Cinnabon Inc. is partnering with Operation Gratitude for its third annual "Hugs from Home" campaign to send care packages to deployed U.S. soldiers.

Webinar: The Silent Restaurant Killer -- Customer Data Breach

Restaurants are the prime target of choice for cyber criminals. The success rate of their exploits and the financial damages they inflict are astonishing.…

An idea that’s catching on

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Until there is more education about food sensitivities, the onus remains on the consumer to make sure their meal is safe.

My name is Bo: Why Arby's will come back

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

I saw this ad today and just had to write this post. I love it for it's simplicity, elegance and boldness. Watch this....

QSRs leading American employment opportunities

October 4, 2012

Despite a stagnant overall U.S. jobs environment, the restaurant industry is poised to turn in its strongest year of job growth since 2004, according to the…

Krystal moving headquarters to Atlanta

October 4, 2012

Southern burger chain Krystal announced it will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta from Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dunkin' Donuts franchise group names new executive director

October 4, 2012

Edwin Shanahan, the new executive director of the DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), has officially taken over day-to-day operations of the franchisee…

Krispy Kreme plans expansion into Singapore

October 4, 2012

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Star360 Group for the development of 15 Krispy Kreme franchise…

Taco Bell closing perception gap on Chipotle

October 4, 2012

Earlier this week hedge fund investor David Einhorn announced he was shorting Chipotle in part because of perception gains made by Taco Bell. Einhorn has been…

Tasti D-Lite debuts fall flavors

October 4, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has launched two new limited-time fall flavors. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie will be available through mid-November. Tasti D-Lite is also offering…

Pollo Tropical names VP of operations to elevate customer service

October 4, 2012

Pollo Tropical has announced the promotion of Vicky Timmer to the newly created position of vice president of Operations.

Yum! Brands launches employee volunteer program

October 4, 2012

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has launched a global initiative aimed at empowering the company's more than 1.4 million associates to…

Smaller chains need mobile, too

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

As consumers become more comfortable with mobile payments, restaurant owners are looking for inexpensive ways to provide them.

Dunkin CEO optimistic about mobile initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wells Fargo Securities Summit, Nigel Travis touts product pipeline, K-cup promotions.

The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

Arby's apologizes to the State of Iowa

October 3, 2012

Arby's new ad campaign, "Slicing Up The Truth About Freshness," has offended some Iowa residents and has prompted an apology and a revised commercial from the…

Quiznos names president of international business to grow brand

October 3, 2012

Quiznos today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International.

McDonald's restaurants host children's toothbrush collection drives

October 3, 2012

In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, McDonald's Restaurants in Philadelphia are holding toothbrush collection drives throughout October. As part of the…

QSRs introduce Halloween-themed treats

October 3, 2012

Plenty of QSRs are taking advantage of the Halloween marketing calendar with themed product launches available through October.