Taco Bell thanks fans with free taco

February 8, 2011

Seems a little beef isn’t going to get Taco Bell down. The company launched the “World’s Largest Taco Giveaway” on Facebook to thank its fans for their support…

KFC India ready for ICC World Cup partnership

February 8, 2011

KFC is the official restaurant partner of the ICC World Cup 2011 event and will launch a special edition “Fan Bucket” for the occasion. The 10th Cricket World…

Royal India Express launches new marketing campaign

February 7, 2011

Royal India Express and Kebab Café, both subsidiaries of Papa Bello Enterprises, are launching a new marketing campaign to increase brand awareness.

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group year-end call set

February 7, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., will release fourth quarter and full-year 201…

Zagat launches Android app

February 7, 2011

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Nebraska kills healthy kids' meal bill

February 7, 2011

As cities ban kids’ meals and organizations protest quick-service mascots, one state is leaving children’s nutritional decisions up to the parents … At least…

McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

NRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…

Tim Hortons expanding overseas

February 6, 2011

Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…

McDonald's CCO loses cancer battle

February 6, 2011

Jack Daly, chief communications officer for McDonald's Corporation, died Saturday at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.

Western-based Wendy’s tap PR firm

February 6, 2011

Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising and public relations agency, in partnership with InLine Media Incorporation, has been given the nod to represent…

Deluca Foundation names grant recipients

February 6, 2011

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to nearly 180 Connecticut organizations for the 13th year in a row.

Wienerschnitzel marks ‘der’ golden anniversary

February 6, 2011

This year marks the 50th anniversary for Wienerschnitzel and to commemorate the milestone, the chain is bringing back the “Der.”

Go fish: Jack in the Box rolls out combo deal

February 6, 2011

Jack in the Box is offering a limited time fish sandwich combo meal for $2.99 plus tax, just in time for the Lent season.

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

Whataburger joins the cage-free movement

February 3, 2011

San Antonio-based Whataburger announced that it will switch to cage-free eggs this year. The Humane Society of the United States has applauded the chain’s…

EMN8 earns Red Herring Award

February 3, 2011

EMN8 Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for the restaurant industry, has been named as one of the Red Herring Global 100, an award that honors the most…

Thrill seekers: Cedar Point opening DQ Grill & Chill

February 3, 2011

The Cedar Point amusement park, located on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, attracts almost 3 million visitors each summer. Starting in May they’ll have the option…