Dunkin' Donuts offers chance to appear on Times Square billboard

January 10, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' new Facebook promotion offers fans the chance to be featured on the brand's billboard located in New York City's Times Square.

Great American Cookies rolls out new romantic cake designs

January 10, 2012

Great American Cookies has introduced four new romantic Cookie Cake designs, including its first pan-sized Valentine's Day Cookie Cake.

Rita's Italian Ice names Duke Marketing as new AOR

January 10, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has chosen California-based Duke Marketing LLC as an agency of record. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Taco Cabana offering January deal

January 9, 2012

Taco Cabana is helping its guests stick to their New Year's resolutions of saving money and eating healthier.

Carl's Jr. heading to the Bahamas

January 9, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc. has entered into a definitive development agreement with AML Foods Limited to build Carl's Jr. restaurants in the Bahamas throughout the…

Gold Star Chili adds spice to its cheese coney

January 9, 2012

Back by popular demand and for a limited time only Gold Star Chili has added the Hot Mett Cheese Coney to its menu.

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal in Iowa

January 9, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with sister and brother franchisee team, Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, for eight…

GE Capital provides financing for Wendy's franchisee's growth

January 9, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.9 million to BalRod Enterprises Inc., a Wendy's franchisee based out of Hialeah, Fla.

Chick-fil-A grills chicken nuggets for healthier kid's meal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 9, 2012

As more quick-service chains add healthier options to their kids' meals, such as apple slices and milk, Chick-fil-A has gone a step further, introducing…

TCBY introducing Greek Fro-Yo

January 9, 2012

TCBY has announced a new Greek Fro-Yo product, scheduled to appear in stores in April. The launch comes after the chain's successful roll out of Super Fro-Yo…

Webinar to focus on mobile loyalty trends

January 9, 2012

More than 1 billion smart phones will be in use across the globe by 2015, according to technology research firm IDC. For restaurant operators, the…

Taco Bell launches Beefy Crunch Burrito hotline

January 8, 2012

Taco Bell's recent re-launch of the Beefy Crunch Burrito, in response to high demand, has prompted the chain to also issue a new hotline where consumers can…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company names new board of directors

January 8, 2012

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, a franchisor of Mrs. Fields and TCBY, has named a new board of directors as the company plans a new strategy toward global growth…

Little Sheep approves Yum! Brands' takeover proposal

January 8, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that the proposal for the privatization of China-based Little Sheep Group Ltd. by way of a scheme of arrangement has been…

Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model

January 8, 2012

Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.

Arby's supply co-op employs e-sourcing to control costs

January 8, 2012

ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby's restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing firm Intesource to facilitate sourcing and procurement…

Dunkin's new donut celebrates Today show's 60th anniversary

January 8, 2012

As NBC's TODAY show honors its 60th anniversary this week, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special "TODAY Donut." Available at participating Dunkin' Donuts…

Bill Clinton to address 2012 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show attendees

January 8, 2012

Former president Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States, will address attendees at the 201…

Study: Differentiate marketing messages to teens, tweens

The Millennials spent $73 billion at restaurants in 2010.

Revitalize ‘good service’: A foodservice must

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Loyal customers make approximately 70 percent of all purchases, so increasing loyalty by a mere five percentage points can increase profits by more than 6…