Dairy Queen sets annual Children's Miracle fundraiser

August 6, 2014

The Dairy Queen system is celebrating 30 years of partnering with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, during which time restaurants have raised more than…

Cinnabon marks 100th Pilot Flying J location

August 6, 2014

Cinnabon is celebrating its 100th Pilot Flying J travel center location. The milestone outlet opened Aug. 1 at the Pilot Travel Center in Mebane, N.C.

Blimpie's crowdsourced promo leads to 25% growth in Facebook fans

August 5, 2014

Blimpie fans submitted hundreds of ideas for commercials in honor of the brand's 50th birthday. Now, those fans will have the chance to select their favorite…

KFC intros $5 Fill-Up meals

August 5, 2014

To celebrate the launch of its new $5 Fill-Up meals, KFC’s Colonel Sanders offered free gas fill-ups at a Louisville, Ky., gas station last week.

Captain D's signs kids' meal deal with The Amazing Spider-Man 2

August 5, 2014

Captain D's has signed an exclusive, in-store promotion featuring The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which will coincide with the movie's video release.

South Florida McDonald's issue 60-second lunch guarantees

August 5, 2014

McDonald's restaurants in South Florida are beefing up their speed of service efforts. According to the Miami Herald, from now through Aug. 29, drive-thru…

Latin American McDonald's experienced traffic decline from World Cup

August 5, 2014

McDonald's Latin American (and largest) franchisee, Arcos Dorados Holdings, reported its Q2 results this week, which included a systemwide comp sales increase…

Reduction of local ad spend affects Burger King franchisee's sales

August 5, 2014

Carrols Restaurant Group, Burger King's largest franchisee, has reported its Q2 results, which included a restaurant sales decrease of 2.8 percent. Comp…

Baskin-Robbins franchisee achieves record number of new store openings

August 5, 2014

Galadari Ice Cream Company, master franchisee for Baskin-Robbins in the Middle East, and part of Galadari Brothers group, joint venture partner for…

Popeyes’ US president leaving for Pei Wei CEO role

August 5, 2014

Ralph Bower has resigned his role as president-U.S. of Popeyes' to take the helm of Pei Wei.

Wearable technology brings a new world of opportunity to the restaurant industry

Wearables are combining the computing power of smartphones with the convenience of the accessories we put on every morning.

Mission Foods leapfrogs competitors with plastic ship boxes

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It is not often in the QSR industry, that one decision can positively impact so many touch points in restaurant operations.

Good Times posts two-year sales increase of 32.1%

August 4, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a same-store sales increase of 13.7 percent in July 2014. This number laps the prior year's increase of 18.4 percent…

Bojangles' marks its debut in the Bluegrass State

August 4, 2014

Bojangles' made its debut in Kentucky with a grand opening Aug. 2 at 159 S. Laurel Road in London.

Baskin-Robbins shifts spotlight to 'summer flavors'

August 4, 2014

Baskin-Robbins has introduced its August Flavor of the Month, Oreo Nutty Salted Caramel, which includes Oreo cookie pieces, honey glazed peanuts and a salty…

Build-A-Bear CEO joins Jack in the Box board

August 4, 2014

Jack in the Box Inc. announced that Sharon John will join the company's board of directors, effective Sept.18. John is CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., which…

Dunkin' Donuts' signature coffee now available in donut form

August 4, 2014

To celebrate National Coffee Month throughout August, Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced new French vanilla and hazelnut swirls for its coffee beverages. The brand…

Rita's Italian Ice adds Jelly Belly flavors to the lineup

August 4, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has rolled out two new Italian Ice flavors in collaboration with Jelly Belly Candy Company. The flavors, inspired by Jelly Belly jelly…

Restaurant industry adds nearly 19K jobs in July

August 4, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Chief Economist Bruce Grindy announced today that the restaurant industry added a net 18,600 jobs in July on a…

Burger King's 'fewer, more impactful' menu launch strategy lifts sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand will introduce its mobile app, including couponing, payments and geotargeting, nationwide at the end of this month.