Marble Slab Creamery celebrates red heads

June 28, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11 as "Red Head Appreciation Day" to help celebrate the launch of the brand's new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

Krispy Kreme launches lemon doughnuts, Jolly Rancher Chillers

June 28, 2011

Krispy Kreme is embracing summer fruits with the launch of its new lemon doughnuts and Jolly Rancher Krispy Kreme Chillers, available for a limited-time only…

QA Graphics drawn into digital menu board space

June 28, 2011

Iowa-based QA Graphics has announced that it has expanded its capabilities to provide digital menu boards for restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores…

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Registration opens for Foodservice Social Media Universe

June 28, 2011

Registration is now open for the Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, Sept. 18-20, at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. Conference registration is $695…

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…

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…

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…

A&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…

Carl'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…

Popeyes 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.

Jack 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.

Taco 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."

Profile: Subway’s 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.

Dunkin' 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.

Florida 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…

NPD 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…

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…

McDonald’s picks its ‘Perfect Pair’

June 23, 2011

McDonald's has named the winners of its Perfect Pair Contest, which began in May.

Wendy’s 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…