Smithfield introduces cook-in-bag pulled pork product

September 5, 2013

Smithfield Foodservice has introduced a new Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt for restaurant operators who want to serve a pulled pork product without adding extra…

SCA's Tork launches No Kid Hungry promotion

September 5, 2013

Numerous restaurant chains have added promotions for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, which runs through September. SCA's Tork Brand is also…

QSRs shift focus to mobile for differentiation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are increasing their budgets for mobile initiatives, from loyalty to promotions and payments.

Back to school – Back to basics

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

It is cheaper to sell more to current customers than find new ones, motivate them.

Lion's Choice acquired by private equity groups

September 4, 2013

Local businessman and former Lion's Choice executive Mark Disper, in partnership with the principals of St. Louis-based Millstone Capital Advisors, announced…

Del Taco plans 25 units in San Antonio market

September 4, 2013

Del Taco has announced the opening of its first of 25 locations planned for the San Antonio market. The new restaurant opened today at 10926 Culebra Road, and…

Rita's marks fall with pumpkin cheesecake flavor launch

September 4, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced its newest flavor, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cream Ice, for a limited time beginning today through Sept. 24. Rita's newest offering…

Registration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…

National Food Safety Month campaign kicks off

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is hosting its annual National Food Safety Month throughout September. This year's campaign spotlights the increasing…

Good Times turns in 19 percent sales jump in August

September 4, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has turned in its fifth consecutive month of double-digit, same-store sales increases, jumping 18.7 percent in August.

DQ, Orange Julius rewarding teachers with school supplies

September 4, 2013

The Orange Julius Treat for Teachers essay contest, presented by Orange Julius at DQ, will run through Sept. 22.

Pumpkin menu is back at Dunkin' Donuts

September 4, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts kicked off September with new pumpkin menu items, including a new pumpkin pie donut, and a new frozen pumpkin coffee Coolatta. The brand has…

The pretzel bun male-only menu

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A greater focus on male-driven products is an admission that salad sales have plateaued.

Report: Families choose QSRs to save time

September 3, 2013

A new report from BluePromoCode.com, a coupon and deal marketplace, found that families choose to dine out at QSRs more often than the general population.

The changing face of QSR customer loyalty programs

Digital loyalty programs can increase the visit frequency of those loyal customers by 12 to 44 percent.

DSMenu platform breaks into US market

September 3, 2013

DSMenu, a cloud-based application that allows restaurant operators to manage their digital menu boards online, is breaking into the U.S. market. The company's…

Cold Stone franchisee outlines Nigerian growth plans

September 3, 2013

EatN'Go, which operates the Cold Stone Creamery and Domino's Pizza brands in the Nigerian market, has announced expansion plans in that market.

Baskin-Robbins kicks off school year with BOGO promotion

September 3, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating back-to-school season with the return of its Buy One Get One Free two-scoop sundae offer at participating locations nationwide.

Arby's takes the lead for No Kid Hungry campaign

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Krispy Kreme introduces pumpkin cheesecake flavor

September 3, 2013

Krispy Kreme has rolled out its fall lineup, including the pumpkin spice and new pumpkin cheesecake doughnuts, available now through Nov. 27 in the U.S. and…