Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's plan cupcake giveaway

November 15, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery will celebrate National Cupcake Day on Dec. 15 by giving customers one free ice cream cupcake from…

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.

Commentary: First impressions still count for new customers

The number of customers who tried a new QSR/Fast Casual restaurant so far this year has increased by 8 percent from 2010.

LivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants

November 14, 2011

LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

President of Wendy's North America departing

November 14, 2011

The Wendy's Company has announced that David Karam, president of North America, will be leaving the company, effective as of the end of 2011. Karam intends to…

KFC names new head of marketing

November 14, 2011

KFC has named Jason Marker as its chief marketing officer in the U.S. Marker began his duties last week, after spending 18 months as vice president of global…

Dunkin' franchisee selects MyRadio music provider

November 14, 2011

DBI Stores LLC, a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee, has selected MyRadio as its music service provider for use in all company-owned stores in Texas.

Bojangles' offers gift card promotion for new opening

November 14, 2011

Franchisee 7Bo of Central Florida will celebrate the grand opening of its new Bojangles' location in St. Cloud, Fla., with a $25 gift card giveaway Nov. 17.

Subway Café concept expands into California

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Subway Restaurants' Subway Café concept has expanded into the California market. The first opened in September in downtown San Diego, and another is set to…

Burger Wars will heat up again

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Wendy's and Burger King have the right leadership in place to get back to positive sales and competitiveness.

The HR Takeaway From The 99%

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Occupy movement has been smart to leverage social media, make their members feel like part of a team and reward and recognize their efforts.

Jersey Mike's passes Komen fundraising goal

November 13, 2011

Jersey Mike's recently made two big charitable donations, including $1.1 million to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure organization, and $100,000 to Wreaths…

Snapfinger launches group ordering feature

November 13, 2011

Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new group ordering feature.

McDonald's new contest focuses on french fries

November 13, 2011

To celebrate its Zagat-winning french fries, McDonald's has kicked off its "You Want McDonald's Fries With That" contest and weekly drawing for a chance to win…

Sonic's Limeades for Learning sets record

November 13, 2011

Sonic Drive-In customers voted in record numbers for this year's Limeades for Learning initiative, resulting in 1,471 projects funded and $714,230 in donations.

McDonald's Australia deploys Unisys end-user support

November 13, 2011

Pennsylvania-based Unisys Corp. announced that its Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries have signed agreements with McDonald's to provide end-user IT…

Popeyes brings back Cajun Style Turkeys

November 13, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is again offering its Cajun Style Turkeys through December, or until supplies last.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

One is the loneliest number

Having a lone employee on a late night shift raises the risk of robbery and employee theft.