News & Media

Sonic promotes two to SVP positions

November 18, 2014

Sonic has announced two promotions – Paige Bass has been named senior vice president and general counsel, and Anita Vanderveer has been named senior vice…

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Sonic franchisee's marketing shift doubles sales of LTO burger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Kergan Brothers' Who Dat burger joins its Rajin' Cajun burger as a football season LTO, generating higher ticket and traffic counts.

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LivingSocial adds communication platform for merchants

November 17, 2014

LivingSocial has launched Connect, a communications toolkit for merchants to engage and build relationships with customers acquired through its platform.

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Dunkin' Donuts expanding Arizona footprint

November 17, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisees, ABDD Arizona, to develop seven new restaurants…

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Subway offering $2 subs for limited time

November 17, 2014

Subway has kicked off its $2 holiday customer appreciation promotion in which guests can order the 6-inch cold cut combo or 6-inch meatball marinara sub for $…

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Ice cream sandwich concept names marketing manager

November 17, 2014

CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise that specializes in ice cream sandwiches, has announced the appointment of Helen Gutierrez as marketing manager.

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Taco Bell wants college students to think of brand as 'cool friend'

November 17, 2014

Taco Bell has teamed up with ESPN to create the college football playoffs' first "official student section." According to Forbes, Taco Bell signed a multiyear…

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Tim Hortons launches pay-it-forward campaign for holiday season

November 17, 2014

Tim Hortons' annual holiday cups have arrived and feature a hashtag for the first time: #WarmWishes.

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Digital Screenmedia Association and NEC to host menu board webinar

November 17, 2014

The webinar will cover the value of menu boards, interactive screens, mobile payments and proximity marketing.

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Mobile payments present opportunity for brands to engage customers

November 14, 2014

Now that Apple Pay is here, marketers have to figure out what to do with it. While mobile payments will likely be a good thing, there's a lot of potential…

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Just Mayo vs. Mayonnaise: How the FDA restricts food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The FDA established Standards of Identity for many products so that consumers were protected from mislabeled food product. But consumers today are more…

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Krispy Kreme adds two Danish varieties to retail lineup

November 14, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts added two Danishes to its retail lineup. The individually wrapped Apple Danish and Raspberry Danish are both available now at…

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Subway signs MLB MVP to 'Famous Fan' roster

November 14, 2014

Subway has added 2014 MVP and Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw to its "Famous Fan" roster. Kershaw joins current Famous Fan and 2014 co-MVP Mike Trout as…

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NRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families

November 14, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…

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Taco Bell introduces dipping tacos

November 14, 2014

Taco Bell will introduce its new Rolled Chicken Tacos on Nov. 20.

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McDonald's plans Kazakhstan debut in 2015

November 14, 2014

McDonald's announced it will open restaurants in Kazakhstan in 2015 through a partnership with local developmental licensee, Kairat Boranbayev.

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Arby's adds three Black Angus steak sandwiches

November 14, 2014

In continuation of its "Meatcraft" campaign, Arby's has rolled out three new steak sandwiches. According to news release, each feature USDA choice, top round…

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