Snapfinger develops mobile app for virtual drive-thru experience

October 11, 2011

Snapfinger, a remote web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services company, announced the creation of the Extended Drive-Thru (EDT) remote ordering…

Farmer Boys celebrating 30th anniversary

October 11, 2011

California-based Farmer Boys will mark its 30th anniversary Oct. 15.

Arby's employees awarded back pay

October 11, 2011

More than 700 employees at Arby's restaurants in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have been awarded back wages.

Carl's Jr. marks Texas milestone

October 10, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its 50th restaurant in Texas this week and is celebrating with a series of free burger events.

Jack in the Box launches holiday-themed shakes

October 10, 2011

Jack in the Box has brought back two of its popular shakes in time for the holidays. The Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie Shakes will be available for a limited time…

Krispy (S)Kreme ready for Halloween

October 10, 2011

Krispy Kreme has brought back three Halloween–themed doughnuts and a pumpkin spiced fall favorite.

BBI names senior VP

October 9, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) today announced Geoff Gaskin as its new senior vice president of Global Marketing. Gaskin will oversee the global sales…

Burger King rolls out BK Toppers line

October 9, 2011

Burger King Corp. has introduced a new line of fire-grilled burgers with a variety of toppings. The BK Toppers line features the Deluxe, Mushroom Swiss and…

Whataburger launches All-Time Favorites menu

October 9, 2011

Whataburger has launched its All-Time Favorites menu, featuring the Whataburger Patty Melt, the Chop House Cheddar Burger, the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich…

Del Taco, Real Steel team up for 2-D barcode promotion

October 9, 2011

Del Taco and Real Steel, the newly released film starring Hugh Jackman, have teamed up for a promotion that includes limited edition "Macho" sized movie-themed…

Court rules against Taco Bell in discrimination case

October 9, 2011

Taco Bell's 220 California units will likely have to undergo improvements after a federal judge ruled the chain violated federal and California laws protecting…

KFC Canada spices up Zinger sandwich

October 6, 2011

KFC Canada is offering more zing on its premium Zinger chicken sandwiches, which now feature KFC's 2Hot4U spicy mayonnaise.

Pretzelmaker marking 20th anniversary with free bites

October 6, 2011

Pretzelmaker will mark its 20th anniversary by hosting a Birthday Bites celebration at participating stores across the country.

Wilson pitches return of Taco Bell's XXL Chalupa

October 6, 2011

Taco Bell has brought back its XXL Chalupa, offering consumers twice the seasoned beef as the Chalupa Supreme. The limited-time item includes nacho cheese…

Jack in the Box introduces mini cookies

October 6, 2011

Jack in the Box has added mini cookies to its dessert menu.

Subway to accept contactless payments in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 6, 2011

Announcement comes shortly after Subway begins testing mobile payment option.

McDonald's executive named to NRA board

October 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has added Steven Hilton, vice president of Government Relations for McDonald's Corporation, to its Board of Directors.

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat artists help #BeatHunger

October 5, 2011

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat artists are leveraging their social media networks to raise awareness and donations to end world hunger. The effort is part of Taco…

Tim Hortons plants flag in Middle East

October 5, 2011

Less than a month after opening a unit in Dubai, its first outside of North America, Tim Hortons has put plans into place for a much larger footprint in the…

Baskin-Robbins teams up with Kraft to fight hunger

October 5, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has teamed up with Kraft Foods to support the Feeding America campaign with an objective of donating 25 million meals to those in need.