Moo-ve over burger joints: Chick-fil-A sets Cow Appreciation Day

June 29, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will celebrate the seventh annual Cow Appreciation Day event July 8 by offering a free meal to any customer who visits one…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Pizza Executive Summit: NRA VP gives 'The Washington Report'

Scott DeFife gives attendees an update on regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.  

Gluten free done right

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Jeff Drake, President of GoRoma, a fast-casual Italian restaurant with six locations in the Chicago area, is glad he decided to feature gluten-free menu…

Leverage social media outlets for your new hires

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

How did most of your applicants find you? Did they use a job board or did they walk in and ask one of your team members for an application? More and more…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's same-store sales up

June 28, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the period ended May 23, which…

El Pollo Loco names Top Grill Master

June 28, 2011

After months of regional competitions, El Pollo Loco named German Veletzuy from Sylmar, Calif., as Top Grill Master at its 17th Annual Grill Master Challenge…

Subway taps Upshot as merchandising and promotion AOR

June 28, 2011

Subway Restaurants has named Chicago-based Upshot as its merchandising and promotion agency of record.

Burger King launches July 4 deal

June 28, 2011

Burger King restaurants nationwide are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a $1.04 deal on the Original Chicken Sandwich.

Wienerschnitzel’s Teenie-Wienie promotion offers prizes for all

June 28, 2011

Wienerschnitzel continues its 50th anniversary celebration with its new promotion: "Teenie-Wienie 50 Cars & Free Food for All Instant Win Game." Every…

Marble Slab Creamery celebrates red heads

June 28, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery has declared July 11 as "Red Head Appreciation Day" to help celebrate the launch of the brand's new Red Velvet Ice Cream.

Krispy Kreme launches lemon doughnuts, Jolly Rancher Chillers

June 28, 2011

Krispy Kreme is embracing summer fruits with the launch of its new lemon doughnuts and Jolly Rancher Krispy Kreme Chillers, available for a limited-time only…

QA Graphics drawn into digital menu board space

June 28, 2011

Iowa-based QA Graphics has announced that it has expanded its capabilities to provide digital menu boards for restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores…

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Registration opens for Foodservice Social Media Universe

June 28, 2011

Registration is now open for the Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, Sept. 18-20, at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. Conference registration is $695…

What's happening in the digital menu board industry?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

I have heard many rumors, read news articles and press releases about major deals being made in the digital menu board industry. I also set up my Google Alerts…

Dunkin' Brands searching for America's Super-Soldiers

June 27, 2011

As part of its partnership with Marvel Studios ahead of the July 22 release of Captain America: The First Avenger, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are…

KFC creates chief chicken officer position, certification program

June 27, 2011

KFC has named Aaron Person as its first-ever chief chicken officer, a newly created position designed to served as spokesman for the rollout of the chain's new…

A&W kicks off largest promotion ever

June 27, 2011

A&W Restaurants has kicked off a summer promotion that includes the chance to win more than $1.6 million in food and another $100,000 in prizes, including…