Great American Cookies rolls out new romantic cake designs

January 10, 2012

Great American Cookies has introduced four new romantic Cookie Cake designs, including its first pan-sized Valentine's Day Cookie Cake.

Taco Cabana offering January deal

January 9, 2012

Taco Cabana is helping its guests stick to their New Year's resolutions of saving money and eating healthier.

Chick-fil-A grills chicken nuggets for healthier kid's meal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 9, 2012

As more quick-service chains add healthier options to their kids' meals, such as apple slices and milk, Chick-fil-A has gone a step further, introducing…

Taco Bell launches Beefy Crunch Burrito hotline

January 8, 2012

Taco Bell's recent re-launch of the Beefy Crunch Burrito, in response to high demand, has prompted the chain to also issue a new hotline where consumers can…

Revitalize ‘good service’: A foodservice must

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Loyal customers make approximately 70 percent of all purchases, so increasing loyalty by a mere five percentage points can increase profits by more than 6…

Carl's Jr. honors founders through scholarship fund

January 3, 2012

Carrying on its commitment to advanced education, Carl’s Jr. has announced the commencement of its 13th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders…

Dunkin' Donuts starts 2012 with Twitter contest

January 2, 2012

To kick off 2012, Dunkin' Donuts is inviting Americans to submit a tweet to @DunkinDonuts on Twitter, using the special hashtag #DDSMARTY, sharing one smart…

Friendly's announces 31st annual 'Cones for Kids' campaign

January 2, 2012

Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation has launched its 31st annual 'Cones for Kids' campaign. The Valentine's Day fundraiser will benefit 30 Easter Seals Camp…

Pizza, burgers included in France's 'fat tax'

December 29, 2011

The French government this week clarified which foods will be included in the recently passed tax increase, an initiative aimed at cutting the country's budget…

Adding brand personality to a mobile app is important

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As more brands launch iPhone and Android applications, they should differentiate with interactive, fun features.

Jack in the Box rolls in the New Year with Jumbo Deal

December 28, 2011

Jack in the Box has introduced a new $4.29 Jumbo Deal for a limited time. The meal includes a Jumbo Jack hamburger, two tacos, small order of fries and a small…

3 trends hitting foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.

California McDonald's offering free coffee for the New Year

December 27, 2011

McDonald's restaurants in Northern California will kick off the New Year by offering a free small cup of coffee to its customers in the Greater Sacramento…

Commentary: Keep the bathroom clean or risk losing customers

You may have the cleanest kitchen and best food in the city, but if the bathroom is dirty, customers won't think favorably of your operation.

Taco Bell promotion feeds into college football's BCS games

December 26, 2011

Taco Bell, an official Bowl Championship Series (BCS) sponsor, has launched a Taco 12 Pack just in time for college football's biggest games.

McDonald's co-op selects new social media agency

December 20, 2011

SHIFT Communications has been selected as the social media and public relations agency of record by McDonald's MAC Inc. Co-op -- the regional McDonald's…

Student earns $20K KFC scholarship from Twitter photo

December 20, 2011

The sixth annual KFC Colonel's Scholars Program has awarded a grand prize winner a $20,000 scholarship based on a single photo shared via Twitter.

Dunkin' Donuts holiday promotion benefits veterans

December 20, 2011

Pittsburgh area Dunkin' Donuts restaurants are hosting the Great American Dunkin' Donuts Holiday Gift Exchange to benefit the local chapter of the Vietnam…

Bojangles' launches new iPhone app

December 19, 2011

Bojangles' has unveiled its new iPhone app, which allows users to play digital cornhole, find the closest restaurant, set up alerts to invite friends to join…

Commentary: 10 restaurant marketing tips for 2012

Creating engaging, informative communications for your guests and keeping them involved with your brand online and off, is what we call the "new enhanced…