Are we there yet?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Consider a few strategies to build a brand in bad(ish) times.

QSRs providing Thanksgiving meals, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

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.

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.

Tim Hortons extends breakfast daypart in Canada

November 15, 2011

Tim Hortons Canada has extended its breakfast hours to noon during the week. Previously, breakfast was only available until noon on weekends.

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…

Commentary: First impressions still count for new customers

The number of customers who tried a new QSR/Fast Casual restaurant so far this year has increased by 8 percent from 2010.

LivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants

November 14, 2011

LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…

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.

Bojangles' offers gift card promotion for new opening

November 14, 2011

Franchisee 7Bo of Central Florida will celebrate the grand opening of its new Bojangles' location in St. Cloud, Fla., with a $25 gift card giveaway Nov. 17.

Jersey Mike's passes Komen fundraising goal

November 13, 2011

Jersey Mike's recently made two big charitable donations, including $1.1 million to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure organization, and $100,000 to Wreaths…

Snapfinger launches group ordering feature

November 13, 2011

Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new group ordering feature.

Sonic's Limeades for Learning sets record

November 13, 2011

Sonic Drive-In customers voted in record numbers for this year's Limeades for Learning initiative, resulting in 1,471 projects funded and $714,230 in donations.

Giveaway promotions abound for veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 10, 2011

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 75 percent of Americans say they would be more likely to choose a restaurant that…

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…

McDonald's launches Spanish Twitter account @MeEncanta

November 9, 2011

McDonald's USA is expanding its social media strategy with the launch of @MeEncanta, the chain's official Twitter handle focused on its growing number of…

Burger King's earnings receive international boost

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 9, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its…

Culver's launches Hometown Hall of Fame contest

November 8, 2011

Culver's has launched its first Hometown Hall of Fame Contest. From now through Dec. 5, guests are encouraged to share a story of their ideal local hero for a…

White Castle's short film contest inspired by Harold & Kumar

November 8, 2011

White Castle and the New York Film Academy have kicked off a short film contest inspired by New Line Cinema's new film "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D…