Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

Teaching product innovation at culinary schools

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There is no better time to begin teaching food product innovation principles to culinary students than while they are still in school. They're opened minded…

Subway, Sonic turn in effective Q3 ad campaigns

October 3, 2011

Ace Metrix, which measures television advertising effectiveness, has listed its top 10 national ads for the third quarter of 2011. The list is full of food…

Jack in the Box debuts peel and reveal game

October 3, 2011

Jack in the Box restaurants, GameStop and Dr. Pepper have partnered for the debut of a new peel and reveal game, Jack's Got Game, which offers Jack in the Box…

D'Angelo adds to Toasted Classics line

October 3, 2011

D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches announced a new addition to its popular Toasted Classics line – the Italian Toasted.

Wendy's announces Veterans Advantage discounts

October 3, 2011

Wendy's and Veterans Advantage have partnered for a national military family initiative, providing all Veterans Advantage members special discounts throughout…

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's campaign supports Komen for the Cure

October 3, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream is celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Pizza Month in October with two special…

Baskin-Robbins brings back flavor creation contest

October 3, 2011

Baskin-Robbins is bringing back its online flavor creation contest after a successful debut last year.

Good Times taps Cheech & Chong for radio campaign

October 3, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. introduced a new radio campaign featuring iconic 1970s comedians Cheech & Chong to promote the QSR chain's limited time…

Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

Is it time to hire more employees?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

Earlier I wrote a couple blogs about the down economy and how to survive it. Recently I have been thinking about ways to take advantage of the our current…

TravelCenters of America opens first full menu Dunkin' Donuts

October 2, 2011

TravelCenters of America LLC has opened its first full menu Dunkin' Donuts at the Petro Stopping Center in Carl's Corner, Texas.

Jack in the Box launches Outlaw Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich

October 2, 2011

Jack in the Box launched two savory new products today: the Outlaw Burger and Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Arby's rolls out third Angus sandwich

October 2, 2011

Arby's new Ultimate Angus Philly rolls out today, featuring oven-roasted USDA Choice Top Round Angus beef, thinly sliced in-store daily and served with Italian…

Subway opens more than 400 locations in August, September

October 2, 2011

Throughout August and September, the Subway restaurant chain opened more than 400 new locations in 44 countries, 36 states and seven Canadian provinces.

Del Taco celebrating Tacoberfest

October 2, 2011

Del Taco restaurants are putting a spin on one of Germany's most famous events – Oktoberfest. Beginning on National Taco Day, Oct. 4, and lasting until Oct.

The beat goes on: Music can make or break customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Diverse playlists, volume key factors in guests' intent to return to a restaurant.

Dunkin' Donuts Facebook contest shines spotlight on coffee fans

September 29, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has launched a new online contest that offers coffee fans across the country a chance to win an appearance in one of the brand's advertisements.

Dean Foods named as McDonald's Supplier of the Year

September 29, 2011

McDonald's USA has selected Dean Foods, a dairy supplier for many McDonald's restaurants, as its 2011 U.S. Supplier of the Year.

White Castle tests new store design

September 29, 2011

White Castle is testing a new look in the Columbus area, where the company is headquartered. According to Columbus Business First, a unit in Lewis Center…