The new reality of a world dairy market

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The years of low stable cheese cost are over; pizza operators need to accept this and price to account for permanently higher costs.

Dunkin' Brands: Mobile is the center of marketing strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big data is the future of the fast-paced QSR industry, CEO says.

Dunkin' Donuts 'Fresh Brew' model designed to enhance in-store experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 7, 2013

During Dunkin' Brands' Investor Day, today in Boston, John Costello, president of global marketing and innovation, discussed some of the ways Dunkin' Donuts…

Survey: Internal promotion popular in hourly marketplace

May 7, 2013

According to an online survey from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace for job seekers and employers, 80 percent of companies surveyed have a policy to…

Doc Popcorn marks 100th franchise agreement

May 7, 2013

Doc Popcorn announced today the awarding of its 100th franchise agreement, signifying a new milestone for the growing snack brand that began franchising less…

Ben & Jerry's truck tour hits the road to promote Greek fro-yo

May 7, 2013

Ben & Jerry's Truck Tour will be serving the brand's Greek frozen yogurt throughout Los Angeles through June 10. The truck will visit local businesses…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries plans 100-plus units in China

May 7, 2013

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries will expand across China through a master development agreement signed with ICON. The agreement with ICON marks the brand's…

Hormel Foods introduces new line of Fire Braised meats

May 7, 2013

The Foodservice Division of Hormel Foods has introduced its new line of Hormel Fire Braised Meats. This line of fully cooked meats is first flame-seared on…

Dairy Queen promotes Orange Julius smoothies with graduation campaign

May 7, 2013

As part of the Dairy Queen system's launch of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and light smoothies, parent company Berkshire Hathaway is offering a custom…

Another meat scandal hits China food industry

May 7, 2013

Another meat supply scandal has hit the China food industry. Shanghai authorities are now testing mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler that was initially…

BrightSign to unveil turnkey menu board solution

May 7, 2013

BrightSign, a provider of digital signage, is launching an all-in-one, integrated digital menu board solution, called BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board.

How to optimize your restaurant menu on your website

Showcase your featured specials right on your homepage to draw first-time visitors in and build excitement around your limited-time offering.

Wendy's names former Kellogg's president as CFO

May 6, 2013

The Wendy's Company announced today that Todd Penegor has been named senior vide president and chief financial officer. Penegor, who most recently served as…

80 million Americans expected to dine out for Mother's Day

May 6, 2013

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that more than 25 percent of American adults will celebrate Mother's Day by dining out, and nearly…

Mother's Day ice cream cakes now available at Baskin-Robbins

May 6, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering a special line-up of ice cream cakes for Mother's Day. Available now at participating locations nationwide, these cakes can be…

Dunkin' Donuts rolls out Mother's Day promotions

May 6, 2013

Just in time for Mother's Day, May 8, Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out its Mom's Heart Donut, a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian Kreme and topped with…

Tim Hortons launches contest to promote cold beverages

May 6, 2013

As the weather warms up, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is now promoting its Iced Capp frozen drink. The brand's summer-themed contest, "Chill to Win,…

Millennial marketing guru gives sneak peek of Fast Casual Executive Summit keynote

Creating brand fans out of Millennials -- consumers ages 18 to 34 -- is key for every restaurant's success. Jeff Fromm, millennial expert and 2013 Fast Casual…

Whataburger launches Instagram contest

May 3, 2013

Whataburger Restaurants will celebrate National Burger Month with an Instagram photo contest. Beginning today, fans will be able to enter to win one of four…

Chef Robert Irvine backing Easy Ice

May 3, 2013

Easy Ice, which provides restaurants with ice via monthly subscription service, and "Restaurant:Impossible's" Chef Robert Irvine are teaming up to stop…