Caribou Coffee plants flag near Minneapolis’ Target Field

July 8, 2014

Caribou Coffee recently opened a new store in downtown Minneapolis near Target Field, at the newly expanded Target Field Station. The Minnesota-based brand…

Jason Priestley returns for Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts contest

July 7, 2014

Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts is back for a second year, with Actor Jason Priestly returning as a judge. The contest kicks off today and runs for seven weeks. At…

Krispy Kreme will celebrate birthday with 77-cent doughnut

July 1, 2014

On July 13, Krispy Kreme will turn 77. To celebrate, the brand will offer its Original Glazed Doughnuts for 77 cents on July 11.

Dunkin’ Donuts leverages JetBlue Airways partnership for promo

July 1, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is offering a special promotion with JetBlue Airways as part of its ongoing partnership that began in 2006 and was renewed in 2011. According to…

Tim Hortons expands dark roast pilot in Quebec

June 30, 2014

Beginning today, Tim Hortons will sell a dark roast coffee in Quebec. The first province-wide pilot is taking place in Quebec’s La belle province. The launch…

La Prep now sells Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee exclusively

June 26, 2014

La Prep announced recently that all of its coffee is now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. The change took effect June 9.

Dunkin' Donuts expects 'modest' coffee price increase

June 23, 2014

Starbucks announced last week that it is increasing the cost of its coffee beginning Tuesday. Fans can expect to pay about 10 to 15 cents more for its Venti…

Maui Wowi CEO: Sky's the limit for brand's growth

The coffee/specialty beverage brand just launched an online store for guests who want to have its products shipped to them.

Coffee subscription app launched in NYC

June 13, 2014

A new mobile app called Cups, created by an Israeli startup company, has launched in New York City. According to the NRF, Cups has partnered with 4…

Krispy Kreme plans expansion in Washington state

June 11, 2014

Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest domestic franchisee, CMC&A Foods LLC, for the development of three Krispy Kreme doughnut…

Dunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule

June 10, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…

Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.

NY Dunkin' Donuts step up to the plate for baseball promo

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its "NY Wins, You Score!" baseball promotion, which runs throughout June. When the Mets or Yankees win, Dunkin' Mobile App users in…

Cinnabon plans iced coffee giveaway for No Kid Hungry fundraiser

May 30, 2014

The Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee is now available at participating Cinnabon shops, featuring Arabica coffee served over ice.

Dunkin’ Donuts marks Global Donut Day with a freebie

May 28, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts will host its second annual Global Donut Day celebration June 6 by offering guests a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any…

Krispy Kreme plans free doughnut giveaway

May 27, 2014

To mark National Doughnut Day, June 6, Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canadian locations are offering a free doughnut of any variety, no purchase necessary.

Batter’s up for Krispy Kreme’s new doughnuts

May 21, 2014

Krispy Kreme has introduced a new Brownie Batter Doughnut and Birthday Cake Batter Doughnut, available for a limited time only at participating U.S. and…

Tim Hortons gets nostalgic for 50th anniversary

May 16, 2014

To kick off its 50th anniversary weekend, Tim Hortons is transforming Toronto's busy Yonge-Dundas Square into a scene from the 1960s by creating a replica of…

Krispy Kreme marks 600th international location

May 15, 2014

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the opening of its 600th international store on May 17. The company and its Puerto-Rico based franchise partner, Caribbean Glaze…

Krispy Kreme selects Papa John’s president as new CEO

May 14, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has appointed Tony Thompson, 47, as its new president and CEO, effective June 1, replacing James Morgan, 66, who will continue to serve…