Taking advantage of location-based social media

Restaurants are leveraging "check-in" technology to reach more customers.

Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 23, 2011

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…

Burger King’s new ad campaign is spot on

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As part of the chain’s new target demographic, a focus on food instead of the mascot is appealing.

Social media: Part 2 - devices and their virtues

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

If you've read part 1 of this series, you'll probably remember the picture I drew of the typical social media user: A woman, middle-age or approaching it…

Tim Hortons signs sponsorship deal with Toronto Blue Jays

August 22, 2011

Two Canadian icons – the Toronto Blue Jays and Tim Hortons – are teaming up in a new sponsorship deal that will include two kiosk outlets at the baseball…

Chick-fil-A plans new Express location

August 22, 2011

For the first time in Omaha, Neb., Chick-fil-A will be available to the public with a new Express location in the lobby of the Mutual of Omaha Bank Building on…

TCBY marks 30th anniversary with Facebook Sweepstakes

August 22, 2011

TCBY was founded in 1981 and has been celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout the year with new flavors and contests.

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-store agreement in Alabama

August 22, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the Robinson Family and Southern Food Services Inc. for four new restaurants in…

Subway hits 35K units, honors speedy Sandwich Artists

August 21, 2011

Subway Restaurants, which became the largest quick-service chain in the world earlier this year, has hit its 35,000th unit milestone.

Whataburger goes bananas with new pie, shake

August 21, 2011

Whataburger has launched a banana pie and banana shake, available now through Oct. 31.

Carl's Jr., Rita's Italian Ice seeking South African franchisees

August 21, 2011

Edwards Global Services has announced it is seeking interested franchisors and investors for area development licenses in South Africa for three U.S. chains…

Taco Cabana launches Fajitas Puebla Steak, Chicken Tacos

August 21, 2011

Taco Cabana has launched chicken and steak fajitas puebla tacos for a limited time.

Burger King's new Whopper takes spotlight away from The King

August 21, 2011

Burger King has a new message and it's not being communicated by The King. The company's new agency mcgarrybowen has launched its first ad, focusing on the new…

Commentary: Capturing imagination through flavor profiles

Trend lists still feature strong ingredients that have been around for thousands of years.

DigitalPersona's biometrics system

Advances in technology and lower prices have allowed more operators to adopt biometrics as part of their loss prevention plans.

Are you delighting your customers?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

The growth in our industry is just mind-boggling when you think about it. According to the NRF, you and I now spend 49 cents of every food dollar on dining…

People Report, Black Box Intelligence form foodservice joint venture

August 18, 2011

Black Box Intelligence LLC, Consumer Edge Research LLC, GuestMetrics LLC and People Report have announced the formation of a joint venture that will capture…

Dunkin' Donuts supporting Jimmy Fund for 13th year

August 18, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed on to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund, raising money to increase the chances of survival among cancer patients.

Burger King UK names new AOR

August 18, 2011

Burger King UK has chosen CHI & Partners as its new advertising agency after a 5-month pitch.

Panda Express sued for Civil Rights violations

August 18, 2011

The U.S. Equal Employment Commission has brought a lawsuit against a Panda Express in San Jose, Calif., on behalf of a handful of Latino employees who claimed…