Yum! Brands awarded for leadership training program

September 27, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc.'s "Taking People With You" employee leadership training program has received a "Gold Award for Excellence" in the category of custom content…

Jack in the Box debuts Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt

September 27, 2012

Beginning today at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is offering a Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt. The new sandwich features sliced steak, grilled onions…

KFC hits China milestone, growth continues as economy slows

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 27, 2012

Yum! Brands' China Division has recently opened its 4,000th KFC restaurant. The milestone restaurant is located in Dalian, China, and commemorates the…

Dunkin' Donuts agrees to end gestation crate use

September 27, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts announced that it will begin switching to cage-free eggs in its breakfast sandwiches nationwide and eliminate cages for breeding pigs known as…

Delphi publishes outdoor digital display specification report for QSRs

September 27, 2012

Delphi Display Systems Inc. has announced the availability of "Understanding the Technical Specifications of Outdoor Digital Displays for QSR," a white paper…

Report: Social media linked to fewer than 1% of sales

September 27, 2012

Data from a Forrester research study found that fewer than 1 percent of transactions could be traced back to social links. The report, "The Purchase Path of…

New line-busting app for restaurants from Storific

September 27, 2012

Another new mobile ordering app is promising to make long waits in restaurant lines a thing of the past. Storific, headquartered in Paris, is launching its new…

Cornery Bakery, Taco Cabana name BizCom Associates as PR agency

September 26, 2012

Dallas-based public relations agency BizCom Associates has added Corner Bakery Cafe and Taco Cabana as new clients.

Free webinar on navigating online analytics

September 26, 2012

Social media isn't just for outbound marketing anymore. When every online review is seen by at least 150 other potential guests, restaurant operators must have…

Tool allows operators to create custom music mixes

September 26, 2012

Restaurant operators looking for a way to provide custom music mixes at an affordable price have a new solution. ReMix, the newest service from business music…

Church's Chicken introduces Big Tex Tender sandwich

September 26, 2012

Church's Chicken's Big Tex Tender Sandwich made its debut on the chain's menu this week at participating restaurants.

Cousins' online orders jump 100% after new website launch

September 26, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs recently launched a new company website (cousinssubs.com) to coincide with its new marketing campaign, "Better Bread. Better Subs.

QSRs mark National Coffee Day with freebies

September 25, 2012

Both the U.S. and Canada will celebrate National Coffee Day Sept. 29, and a handful of brands are using the opportunity to showcase their signature beverages…

NRA opposes proposed swipe fee settlement

September 25, 2012

The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement, expressing opposition to the terms contained within a proposed swipe fee antitrust…

McDonald's Canada campaign promotes customer interaction platform

September 25, 2012

McDonald's Canada's new "Our Food. Your Questions" initiative, an interactive digital platform that invites consumers to ask any question about McDonald's food…

Milio's Sandwiches campaign designed to draw new customers

September 25, 2012

Milio's Sandwiches has announced a new marketing and advertising campaign designed to reach and draw in new customers. The "You Deserve a Decent Sandwich…

Report: Demand growing for high-margin beverages

September 25, 2012

Seven out of 10 consumers (71 percent) now purchase beverages away from home twice a week or more often, up from 66 percent in 2010.

McDonald's marks 20th edition of Monopoly game

September 25, 2012

The Monopoly game at McDonald's is back for its 20th edition in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants, with one-in-four odds of winning, multiple ways to play and…

Taco Bell franchisee acquires 25 restaurants

September 25, 2012

Arkansas-based K-MAC Holdings Corp. announced it has acquired No Limits LLC, a Missouri-based Taco Bell franchisee that owns and operates 25 Taco Bell…

Taco Bell launches Live Mas social media promotion

September 25, 2012

Taco Bell's newest promotion plays on the brand's "Live Mas" marketing tagline that debuted in February.