McDonald's Germany taps into social media crowdsourcing

April 25, 2012

McDonald's Germany's "My Burger" crowdsourcing campaign, an online burger configurator that gives fans the opportunity to create their own burgers and give…

Burger King makes cage-free pledge

April 25, 2012

Burger King's aggressive new initiatives – from menu to marketing – continue under 3G Capital's fledgling leadership.

Krispy Kreme grocery line adds seasonal fruit pies

April 25, 2012

For a limited time only, Krispy Kreme is introducing two summer fruit flavors into a new line of seasonal glazed pies at participating mass merchants, grocery…

Subway Café expands into Florida

April 25, 2012

The Subway Café concept – which first opened in 2008 – has expanded into Florida.

Fro.Zen.Yo secures new franchise deal

April 25, 2012

April marks the one-year anniversary of the first franchise deal sold for Fro.Zen.Yo.

NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space

April 24, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…

Digital Dining rolls out Tabbedout mobile app

April 24, 2012

Digital Dining, a provider of hospitality point-of-sale (POS) software, will add Tabbedout, a mobile payment app that allows consumers to open, view and pay…

Want to Facebook? What are you waiting for

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Ninety five percent. That’s right, 95% of all consumers are on Facebook, according to our latest research findings across both North America and the UK. We…

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…

Sub shop grows behind marijuana theme

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheba Hut focused on campus and metropolitan markets.

McDonald's listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations

April 24, 2012

McDonald's USA LLC (No. 11) has made its debut on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership…

Pork rinds may hit QSR menus this summer

April 24, 2012

Rudolph Foods, a manufacturer of pork rinds and one of the largest manufacturers of private and branded label snack products, has announced its expansion into…

Tim Hortons Canada debuts iced lattes

April 24, 2012

Tim Hortons outlets in Canada are now offering Iced Lattes as part of the Tim's Café Favorites lineup.

Jack in the Box introduces coffee-flavored shake

April 24, 2012

Two months after generating a social media buzz from the introduction of its Bacon Shake, Jack in the Box restaurants has launched a new coffee-flavored Java…

Jersey Mike's partners with U.S. Women's National Soccer captain

April 24, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs is teaming up with Christie Rampone, captain of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Jersey Shore native, to create an instructional…

Wendy's unveils three new side dishes

April 24, 2012

Wendy's has redefined some of its classic menu items to create three new sides that are now available nationwide.

Cheba Hut expanding footprint

Cheba Hut recorded a 17.83 percent revenue increase from 2010 to 2011, the strongest year in its 14-year history. Now, the counter-culture themed restaurant is…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

McDonald's focus on core items, reimaging and labor pays off

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As leadership transition takes place, company remains disciplined about menu enhancements, customer experience.

Dunkin' Donuts gets bigger in Texas

April 23, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with three franchise groups to develop 25 new restaurants in Texas…