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Dunkin' Donuts introduces three new iced coffee flavors

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three new caramel iced coffee flavors to welcome spring – Caramel Turtle, Caramel Almond and Caramel Mocha.

Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

Wendy's vs. Burger King: A shift in perception

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The burger wars have shifted in Wendy's favor in part because of favorable consumer perception.

Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Dunkin' Donuts bagels earn high marks from Consumer Reports

March 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts plain and everything bagels earned high marks from Consumer Reports' testers in a recent report now available online. The results will be…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Scotland considers QSR commercial ban

March 20, 2012

The Scottish Government is mulling a decision to ban commercials for products high in fat, sugar and salt during primetime TV, before 9 p.m.

KFC Canada introduces Family Dinner Box

March 20, 2012

For the first time in more than 50 years, KFC Canada is offering an alternative to its signature bucket.

Culver's operators named Wisconsin Restaurateurs of the Year

March 20, 2012

Craig and Lea Culver, of Culver's Restaurants, have been named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

WAND Receives Coveted DSE Digital Signage Award

WAND Corporation's Creative Team was honored with the Bronze Award in the Food & Beverage category when the Digital Signage Expo® (DSE) announced the winners…

Four tips for a successful Facebook page

by Lisa DiVirgilio

Always respond to fans - whether they post a positive or negative comment about your brand.

Wendy's tests spicy guacamole chicken club

March 19, 2012

During Wendy's recent fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, CEO Emil Brolick spoke about Wendy's image activation effort, which includes new menu…

McDonald's testing breakfast sandwiches with jalapeno kick

March 19, 2012

McDonald's is testing jalapeno salsa breakfast sandwiches in the Houston market.

Flying Biscuit testing quick-service menu

March 19, 2012

The Flying Biscuit Café has launched a new quick-service menu to provide guests with alternative time-saving options.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

Carl's Jr. kicks off Laker Girls Lunch Date Tour

March 19, 2012

Carl's Jr. is kicking off a three-week in-restaurant tour featuring the Los Angeles Laker Girls.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon

March 19, 2012

Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…

Rita's debuts first ever national television commercial

March 19, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice will debut its first ever national television commercial Tuesday.