Tim Hortons celebrates 500th restaurant in Quebec

June 21, 2012

Tim Hortons is celebrating its 500th restaurant in its fastest growing region – Quebec. The milestone unit is located in St. Adele, in the Laurentians, and is…

Seattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'

June 20, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…

Dunkin' Donuts features summer trip planner, sweepstakes

June 20, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the first day of summer with a Twitter sweepstakes that offers fans the chance to win a $50 Dunkin' Donuts card.

Eli Manning signs Dunkin' Donuts promotional deal

June 19, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a partnership with New York Giants two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. The agreement will leverage the two-time World Champion…

Dunkin' Brands' co-op hires third party logistics provider

June 19, 2012

The National DCP LLC, the exclusive member-owned distribution and purchasing cooperative for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins outlets, has selected Transplace…

Tim Hortons food trucks giving away free beverages all summer

June 19, 2012

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is kicking off the summer season with the launch of four food trucks providing free, full-size samples of the chain's most…

Krispy Kreme franchisee plans Arizona expansion

June 19, 2012

Krispy Kreme franchisee Hot Glazed Enchantment has re-opened its Doughnut Factory in Mesa, Ariz., after an extensive store remodel. The franchisee is new to…

Beverage platform success is about more than just sales

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Analyze the entire beverage platform, including the strengths and weaknesses of each item, not solely based on sales, but how it matched with the desires and…

Ben & Jerry's Japan store first in system to deploy digital signage

June 18, 2012

Scala Inc. announced that its software is powering the digital menu boards and a live "Twitter Ticker" at Ben & Jerry's recently opened flagship store in…

Krispy Kreme's Dozen Days of Doughnuts campaign wins ADDY

June 14, 2012

Kansas City, Mo.-based Barkley, an independent marketing agency, earned a National ADDY Silver Award for its "Dozen Days of Doughnuts" holiday campaign created…

Yogurtland rolling out Hello Kitty merchandise

June 14, 2012

Characters will be featured on Yogurtland's biodegradable spoons and four special cup designs will be released with all the characters showcased in a different…

Krispy Kreme signs another agreement to expand in India

June 13, 2012

About a month after making its debut in India, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Citymax Hotels Pvt.

Dunkin' CEO: Starbucks' bakery acquisition a 'great compliment'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New markets will focus on high-margin beverages and breakfast sandwiches.

TCBY partners with Dole for new summer flavors

June 12, 2012

Just in time for summer, TCBY has announced a new partnership with Dole to add three new flavors to its menu, including Juicy Peach, Strawberry and Pineapple…

Tasti D-Lite launches 'Strawberry Summertime' promotion

June 12, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has introduced a new flavor as part of its "Strawberry Summertime" promotion. The "Strawberry Tart 'n Tasti" will be available through July 22.

Culver's promotes frozen custard in new TV spot

June 12, 2012

Culver's has launched a new "Welcome to Delicious" integrated marketing campaign this week, featuring its signature Fresh Frozen Custard Flavors of the Day…

Tim Hortons Camp Day raises record $11 million

June 12, 2012

Tim Hortons guests and restaurant owners raised a record $11 million for this year's Camp Day, which will help send more than 15,000 kids from economically…

Krispy Kreme celebrates South Carolina grand opening

June 11, 2012

At 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Hot Doughnuts Now sign will light up at a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory on Charlotte Highway in Indiana Lake, S.C.

QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

Dunkin' Donuts introduces Dad's Heart Donut

June 8, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating Father's Day with the launch of the "Dad's Heart Donut," a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian creme, topped with chocolate…