Prepare now for economic recovery

Experts predict the turnaround will take some time, but QSRs need to do their homework to be ready.

Registration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open

October 4, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…

Salaries to fall for restaurant managers, executives

October 4, 2009

The recession has pushed down bonuses and merit pay for corporate executives and restaurant managers and their base salary is not expected to pick up for the…

Arby's value spurs Gen Y online buzz

October 4, 2009

Value is a conversation driver for consumers ages 22 to 29, known as early careerists, according to a report from J.D. Power and Associates. The 2009 Teens and…

Subway continues partnership with Shamrock Farms

October 4, 2009

Burger King kicks off annual scholarship fundraiser

October 4, 2009

The Have It Your Way Foundation, the charitable arm of the Burger King brand, has announced the launch of its annual Fall Fundraiser, the largest in-restaurant…

Taco Bell adds store locator function to iPhone app

October 4, 2009

Taco Bell's Why Pay More! Shaker iPhone Application now includes an integrated GPS store locator to guide guests from their current location to the nearest…

McDonald's grows its social media presence

October 1, 2009

Always careful about its brand messaging, McDonald's has been slow to enter the Twitter-sphere. Unlike other brands that got onto the social media site early…

Häagen-Dazs launches scratch-and-win promotion

October 1, 2009

Häagen-Dazs is celebrating its popular line of Dazzler frozen desserts with a scratch-and-win promotion rewarding customers with free and discounted…

Subway signs partnership with NBC Sports

The deal will feature Subway brand messaging during football, hockey and other 2010 sporting events.

Dunkin' Donuts opens sixth gaming property location

October 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has opened up a new location at the Harrah's Tunica Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. The new store is the first Dunkin' Donuts to open in a gaming…

Subway crowns top sandwich artist

September 30, 2009

The recent 2009 Subway Convention in Washington, D.C., included a contest to find its best and fastest sandwich artist.   The 2009 Subway Sub Jammers…

McDonald's Happy Meal to again feature mini-plush Build-A-Bear

September 30, 2009

McDonald's and Build-A-Bear Workshop, an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, are continuing their partnership for McDonald's…

Krispy Kreme features LTO Halloween Combo

September 30, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has introduced its limited edition doughnuts for fall, including the new Spider Web Doughnut, available in select markets.   Now…

Dunkin' Donuts to offer Chicagoans free coffee

September 30, 2009

Regardless of the outcome of Chicago's bid to host the Olympic Summer Games in 2016, Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the city and its suburbs will offer guests a…

Coalition launches high fructose corn syrup ad campaign

September 30, 2009

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to educate the public about the fact that high fructose…

Dunkin' Donuts president to leave at year-end

September 30, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that president and chief brand officer William Kussell has decided to leave the company at the end of the year. With Kussell's…

KFC raises World Hunger Relief awareness with temporary shutdowns

September 29, 2009

KFC is temporarily closing restaurants across the country as part of its efforts to raise awareness about — and funds for — its World Hunger Relief program. …

Arby's launches $5.01 combo meals

September 29, 2009

Arby's has launched a new round of combos aimed at drawing more consumers drawn to the $5 price point. Priced at $5.01 — with the tagline "Worth every penny" …

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers sells 50-unit deal

September 29, 2009

Kert Gennings, former chief operating officer for Jersey Mikes and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, along with investor Sharon Heaton, have purchased the master…