Rita's Italian Ice sold to private equity firm

December 4, 2011

Falconhead Capital LLC , a private equity firm specializing in growing consumer-focused businesses, has acquired a controlling stake in Rita's Water Ice…

Krispy Kreme giveaway marks 10th year in Canada

December 1, 2011

Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 10th birthday in Canada with free Original Glazed Doughnuts on Dec. 11, as well as special deals each day until then.

Krispy Kreme Q3 profit nearly doubles

November 30, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended Oct. 30, 2011, which included $4.7 million in net…

TCBY opens three units this week

November 29, 2011

TCBY continues its aggressive expansion plan, opening three new units this week alone, one each in Fort Collins, Colo., its 15th in the state; Columbia, S.C.…

Krispy Kreme rolls out seasonal doughnuts

November 28, 2011

Krispy Kreme has added three festive holiday doughnuts to the menu, including the new Red Velvet Cake, classic Snowman and Chocolate Iced with Holiday…

Dunkin' Brands continues expansion, targets Louisiana

November 28, 2011

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin' Donuts and two…

Tim Hortons holiday promo features $25K in giveaways

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 28, 2011

Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop kicked off its holiday promotion program over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, giving away cash prizes in the chain's heaviest…

Krispy Kreme names new president

November 27, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Kenneth A. May as its new president and chief operating officer. May, 51, will report to James H. Morgan, CEO, and will…

Dunkin' Donuts names new loyalty marketing firm

November 27, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has hired Publicus Groupe's Digitas to head up its loyalty marketing duties. The Boston-based agency's portfolio also includes American Express…

Dunkin' Donuts Twitter promotion kicks off holiday season

November 22, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is hosting a Twitter promotion on Black Friday giving fans the chance to win a Keurig brewer and a box of Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup packs.

Carl's Jr. adds Oreos to dessert menu

November 20, 2011

Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Hand-Scooped Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich throughout the western U.S.

Pretzelmaker launches combo option

November 20, 2011

Pretzelmaker has created a new combination highlighting its Pretzel Bites – the brand's signature bite-sized, salted pretzel snack.

Seattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway

November 20, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.

Yogurtland brings back holiday flavor promotion

November 15, 2011

Yogurtland is bringing back its "12 Days of Yuletide Yumminess" promotion for the second year in a row.

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's plan cupcake giveaway

November 15, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery will celebrate National Cupcake Day on Dec. 15 by giving customers one free ice cream cupcake from…

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

Dunkin' franchisee selects MyRadio music provider

November 14, 2011

DBI Stores LLC, a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee, has selected MyRadio as its music service provider for use in all company-owned stores in Texas.

Subway Café concept expands into California

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Subway Restaurants' Subway Café concept has expanded into the California market. The first opened in September in downtown San Diego, and another is set to…

Cold Stone Creamery launches OLO mobile ordering

November 10, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery deployed a mobile ordering application this week, expanding the chain's online ordering service. The platform was created by OLO Online…

Tim Hortons turns in strong Q3

November 9, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for its third quarter ended Oct. 2, citing a strong same-store sales performance for both the Canadian and U.S. systems.