Singapore Subway restaurants adopt mobile loyalty program

April 12, 2012

Subway Singapore has joined the Pointpal loyalty and rewards community. With the announcement, Subway customers can now use their mobile phone (Apple iOS or…

Jack in the Box sponsoring Charlotte racing series

April 12, 2012

Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway officials have announced that Jack in the Box has signed on as the entitlement sponsor of the grassroots racing series, the…

Burger King offers introductory deal on chicken wraps

April 12, 2012

Burger King is inviting consumers to try its new chicken wraps for $1 this weekend only.

Good Times taps financial advisor for potential acquisitions

April 12, 2012

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. has entered into a financial advisory services agreement with Heathcote Capital LLC to strategize possible…

Florida students to be treated to McDonald's breakfast

April 12, 2012

For the third consecutive year, more than 800 McDonald's restaurants across Florida will provide a free breakfast to public school students on the first day of…

Taco Bell Doritos Locos launch boosts brand perception

April 12, 2012

Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Tacos appear to have lifted consumer perception of both brands, especially with regular patrons of Mexican restaurants, according…

Taco John's rolls out Mexican inspired salads

April 12, 2012

Taco John's has introduced two new Mexican inspired salads – the Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Cran-Apple Almond Chicken Salads. The limited time offerings will be…

NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists

April 11, 2012

An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…

Menu additions, media package boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Parent company takes advantage of media package with simultaneous product introductions.

Top 5 all-time 'contrasting' food flavor pairings

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

When you think about flavor pairings, do you think first about 'compatible flavors' or do you think first about 'contrasting flavors?'

Arby's offering Tax Day promotion, free curly fries

April 11, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is giving away $5,000 to the grand prize winner of its Tax Day promotion, and also will reward customers across the country…

Dunkin' Donuts radio ad sprays coffee aroma

April 11, 2012

A Dunkin' Donuts radio ad in South Korea emits the aroma of coffee whenever it plays. According to PSFK, the campaign, named Flavor Radio, uses a unique…

Krispy Kreme president resigns after five months

April 11, 2012

Kenneth A. May, who was named president and chief operating officer of Krispy Kreme in November, has resigned citing personal reasons.

Advocacy group asks children's hospitals to remove McDonald's

April 11, 2012

McDonald's has weathered a nearly two-year storm of critics asking the chain to stop marketing its food to children, but it now appears there is another dark…

Sonic hosting all-day Happy Hour on Tax Day

April 11, 2012

Sonic Drive-In will extend its Happy Hour deal – half-price fountain drinks and slushes – to all day on Tax Day, April 17.

QSR International named top master franchisee for Quiznos

April 11, 2012

QSR International S.A. – Master Franchisee for the Quiznos Brand in Central and South America and the Caribbean – has been named International Master…

Former McDonald's, PepsiCo exec named to head Pollo Campero

April 11, 2012

CMI (Corporación Multi Inversiones) has named Tim Pulido as the new president and CEO of Campero USA Corp. and Pollo Campero International, effective this week.

Showing guests something extra ignites loyalty

Operators who take the time, once the basics are being flawlessly executed, to bring in elements of showcasing their food to their captive audience guests will…

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…

Krispy Kreme launches 'fruit stand' line, organic oatmeal

April 10, 2012

Krispy Kreme has introduced a new "Fruit Stand Flavor" line, including a new Strawberry Cake Doughnut and Strawberry Kreme Pie doughnut.