Dunkin' partnering with Liverpool Football Club

January 17, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group has agreed to a multi-year marketing partnership with Liverpool Football Club to support global expansion of both its brands, Dunkin…

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Judith Herrell named CEO of Herrell's Ice Cream

January 16, 2014

Judith Herrell, president and owner of Herrell's Ice Cream Corporation and its parent company, Herrell's Development Corporation, was named CEO of Herrell's…

Front Flip hits million mobile users

January 16, 2014

Front Flip, a loyalty marketing program for restaurants, retailers, convenience stores and consumer packaged-goods companies, announced it has reached …

Ameritest releases Top 5 QSR ads of 2013

January 16, 2014

Ameritest today announced the selection of its Top Five QSR Ads of 2013. The list, which was developed using Ameritest's AdStandings syndicated advertising…

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Arby's partners with Alaska Seafood organization for Big Fillet Fish return

January 16, 2014

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Arby's for the re-release of the chain's Reel Big Fillet fish sandwich. According to a company press…

Taco Bell taps celebrities to present brand facts via YouTube

January 16, 2014

Taco Bell published its version of "25 Facts About Me" on YouTube Wednesday, featuring the song "Without You" by Dillon Francis featuring Totally Enormous, and…

Arby's named top dining experience in mystery shopper survey

January 16, 2014

A recent mystery shopper campaign conducted by Service Intelligence, a Charlotte, N.C.-based data-collection company, revealed that Arby's was named one of the…

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…

Subway tops QSR perception list again, Burger King moves into top 5

January 16, 2014

For the third year in a row, Subway topped YouGov BrandIndex's annual rankings of the best perceived QSRs, generating 29.4 points in the 2013 rankings, ahead…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip debuts new store design

January 15, 2014

The relocated Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip at Farmington's Animas Valley Mall in New Mexico is one of the first in the country to feature soft seating and an…

Seattle's Best Coffee launches single-cup retail line

January 15, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee, a featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, is launching three new coffee products to build on its roast & ground packaged coffee…

Baskin-Robbins offering new development incentives

January 15, 2014

Baskin-Robbins has outlined its new national development incentives, offering new franchisees and military veterans financial discounts on royalties and on…

KFC China sales rebound to close out 2013

January 15, 2014

After a tumultuous year of declining sales prompted by a chicken supply chain issue and Avian flu concerns, KFC China's same-store sales rebounded in December…

Subway turns to gifs to promote JanuANY deal

January 15, 2014

Earlier this week, Subway promoted its JanuANY campaign, offering signature Footlong subs for $5, through custom gifs on Twitter. The #JanuANY conversation…

White Castle hosts giveaway to celebrate 1M Facebook fans

January 15, 2014

White Castle earned its 1 millionth Facebook fan this week and will host a giveaway promotion to celebrate.

Wienerschnitzel brings back hot dog mascot for vintage campaign

January 15, 2014

Wienerschnitzel has announced the return of its hot dog mascot, known as "The Delicious One" or "TDO," to star in the company's 2014 marketing campaign.

About the PCI Standards Council

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The Council’s five founding global payment brands have agreed to incorporate the PCI DSS as the technical requirements of each of their data security…