Subway launches comedy series featuring Cimorelli

June 4, 2014

Subway Restaurants has teamed up with Los Angeles-based brand studio Content & Co. and Awesomeness TV to launch a new, original scripted comedy series with…

Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.

Seattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue

June 3, 2014

Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…

How to extend the brand experience beyond your restaurant's four walls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You have to commit to social media, spending time there and deeply engaging with your customers.

Doc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit

June 3, 2014

Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…

Tim Hortons donating coffee sales for annual Camp Day

June 3, 2014

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop will celebrate Camp Day June 4 by donating all proceeds from coffee sales and other fundraising activities to the Tim Horton…

Yum! Brands testing banh mi concept

June 3, 2014

Yum! Brands is reportedly testing a new Vietnamese concept, called Banh Shop, in Dallas. According to Escape Hatch Dallas, the concept will focus mostly on…

Mobile: bringing instincts back to hiring

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Snagajob tests video applications to enable quicker connections and hires.

White Castle jumps on Sriracha bandwagon

June 2, 2014

White Castle has introduced two new Sriracha Chicken sandwiches, the Ultimate Sriracha Chicken Slider and the Sriracha Chicken Slider. According to a news…

Baskin-Robbins celebrates dads, grads with promotional cakes

June 2, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is featuring a lineup of special cakes in celebration of Father’s Day and graduation.

Dunkin’ adds grilled chicken flatbread sandwich to permanent menu

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has added a new grilled chicken flatbread sandwich as a permanent addition to its menu. The sandwich features grilled chicken, ancho chipotle…

Dunkin' Donuts continues expansion in the hotel sector

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is continuing its expansion in the lodging market with its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This is the fourth…

NY Dunkin' Donuts step up to the plate for baseball promo

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its "NY Wins, You Score!" baseball promotion, which runs throughout June. When the Mets or Yankees win, Dunkin' Mobile App users in…

Rita's Italian Ice kicks off annual fundraiser to fight childhood cancer

June 2, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has kicked off its 9th annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign with longtime nonprofit partner, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a national…

Burger King goes long for new BBQ cheeseburger

June 2, 2014

Burger King Worldwide has introduced a twist on the classic cheeseburger, serving two beef patties side by side on a toasted hoagie bun, rather than stacked on…

Jack in the Box franchisees donate $25K to Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 2, 2014

National Jack in the Box Franchise Association will join the Jack in the Box Foundation as co-title sponsor for the 24th Annual Jack in the Box Charity Golf…

Restaurant traffic continues on a positive trajectory

June 2, 2014

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…

U.K. coffee chain adds order-ahead feature

June 2, 2014

U.K.-based coffee chain Harris+Hoole has upgraded its mobile app to enable customers to order and pay for their drinks ahead of time.

Restaurant insiders highlight the latest mobile ordering, loyalty trends

Now, consumers want on-demand apps that can allow them to receive faster service and more accurate orders.

Keeping your restaurant guests 'hoppy'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Learn from an insider what the craft beer business can do for your restaurant brand.