News & Media
What's happening in the digital menu board industry?
by Scott Sharon — CEO, START
I have heard many rumors, read news articles and press releases about major deals being made in the digital menu board industry. I also set up my Google Alerts…
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Dunkin' Brands searching for America's Super-Soldiers
June 27, 2011
As part of its partnership with Marvel Studios ahead of the July 22 release of Captain America: The First Avenger, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are…
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KFC creates chief chicken officer position, certification program
June 27, 2011
KFC has named Aaron Person as its first-ever chief chicken officer, a newly created position designed to served as spokesman for the rollout of the chain's new…
read nowA&W kicks off largest promotion ever
June 27, 2011
A&W Restaurants has kicked off a summer promotion that includes the chance to win more than $1.6 million in food and another $100,000 in prizes, including…
read nowCarl's Jr. and Hardee's raise more than $1 million for veterans
June 27, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc. and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants raised more than $1 million for military families and veterans during the spring fundraiser…
read nowPopeyes fires up shrimp for the summer
June 27, 2011
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., will launch its Firecracker Shrimp from June 27 through July 24.
read nowJack in the Box brings back Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo
June 27, 2011
To celebrate the beginning of summer, Jack in the Box Restaurants is serving up a $3.99 Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo.
read nowTaco Bell Canada campaign curbs summer boredom
June 27, 2011
Taco Bell Canada is encouraging fans to join the brand in a spirited summer "stand against boring."
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Profile: Subways original employee now a multi-unit operator
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Dick Pilchen created the chain's logo and color scheme, as well as many unusual marketing campaigns.
read nowDunkin' Donuts' SweetLife campaign wins award
June 26, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts' and American Express' promotional "SweetLife" online video campaign, created by Branding Shorts, has won a 2011 Telly Award.
read nowFlorida Sonic offers beer and wine
June 26, 2011
A Sonic Drive-In in Homestead, Fla., will soon be the only restaurant in the 3,500-unit chain to serve beer and wine. According to the Miami Herald, Homestead…
read nowNPD Group: Restaurant visits up for dinner
June 26, 2011
After several years of traffic declines, visits to restaurants during dinner time increased over the last three quarters, according to foodservice market…
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Popeyes launches better-for-you menu options
June 25, 2011
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has launched better-for-you menu alternatives, including the return of Popeyes' Naked Chicken…
read nowMcDonalds picks its Perfect Pair
June 23, 2011
McDonald's has named the winners of its Perfect Pair Contest, which began in May.
read nowWendys opens in Russia, plans ambitious global expansion
June 23, 2011
Wendy's opened its first standalone unit in Russia June 23, with at least 180 more restaurants on the horizon. The restaurant is located on Arbat, Moscow's…
read nowSarku Japan debuts new freestanding concept
June 23, 2011
Sarku Japan continues its ambitious domestic expansion plan with the opening of its new, freestanding concept in Capitol Heights, Md.
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Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.
read nowPizzaMarketplace.com names editor
June 23, 2011
Pizza Marketplace publisher NetWorld Alliance (NWA) has named Cherryh Butler editor of its online publication, PizzaMarketplace.com. NetWorld Alliance is a…
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Revisiting Restaurant 101: Three basics thatll make you pay attention again
by Rob Connelly
Our industry is experiencing a renewed emphasis on the core principles of business, likely due to the high volume, high turnover nature of the QSR category.
read nowCulvers Scholarship Program sets record
June 22, 2011
Culver's VIP Scholarship Program recently awarded 246 scholarships to team members, its largest pool of recipients since the program's inception in 1993.
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