Carl's Jr. marks Texas milestone

October 10, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its 50th restaurant in Texas this week and is celebrating with a series of free burger events.

Del Taco, Real Steel team up for 2-D barcode promotion

October 9, 2011

Del Taco and Real Steel, the newly released film starring Hugh Jackman, have teamed up for a promotion that includes limited edition "Macho" sized movie-themed…

Court rules against Taco Bell in discrimination case

October 9, 2011

Taco Bell's 220 California units will likely have to undergo improvements after a federal judge ruled the chain violated federal and California laws protecting…

Pretzelmaker marking 20th anniversary with free bites

October 6, 2011

Pretzelmaker will mark its 20th anniversary by hosting a Birthday Bites celebration at participating stores across the country.

Subway to accept contactless payments in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 6, 2011

Announcement comes shortly after Subway begins testing mobile payment option.

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat artists help #BeatHunger

October 5, 2011

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat artists are leveraging their social media networks to raise awareness and donations to end world hunger. The effort is part of Taco…

Commentary: Ten lessons the restaurant industry can learn from Steve Jobs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur always kept a focus on the customer.

Boston Dunkin' Donuts challenges guests with SCVNGR game

October 4, 2011

Through October, Dunkin' Donuts is teaming up with SCVNGR to celebrate the chain's new Chicken and Tuna Salad Deli Sandwich offerings. SCVNGR, an interactive…

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's campaign supports Komen for the Cure

October 3, 2011

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream is celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Pizza Month in October with two special…

Baskin-Robbins brings back flavor creation contest

October 3, 2011

Baskin-Robbins is bringing back its online flavor creation contest after a successful debut last year.

The beat goes on: Music can make or break customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Diverse playlists, volume key factors in guests' intent to return to a restaurant.

McDonald's brings back Monopoly

September 26, 2011

McDonald's popular Monopoly game is back at nearly 14,000 participating restaurants throughout the U.S.

Commentary: Social media has earned a seat at the table

Social media efforts need to be on par with all of the mainstream disciplines, such as operations, marketing and real estate.

Give customers what they want before the first order

by Rob Connelly

Knowing how your customer thinks is a vital part of any strategic business plan. This means understanding not only what drives decisions in the board room, but…

TCBY plans 30th anniversary celebrations

September 18, 2011

TCBY has planned its official 30th anniversary celebration, with nationwide events created specifically to thank its customers. On Sept. 30, participating…

Foodservice Social Media: Learn, talk, advocate, support and innovate

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To implement a successful social media strategy, foodservice operators need to invest in their customers and their strategy.

Quiznos brings back Black Angus sub

September 14, 2011

Quiznos has re-launched its Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan Sub in stores nationwide today. The limited-time offer includes thick slices of premium Black…

Subway named an initial Openbucks' gift card payment partner

September 13, 2011

Openbucks launched its Gift Card Payment Network at TechCrunch Disrupt, a technology-focused conference taking place this week in San Francisco.

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off 10th KidZone program

September 13, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has officially kicked off its 2011-12 KidZone and Dugout programs, which offer special seating sections for children from charitable…

Overweight man sues White Castle for discrimination

September 12, 2011

A 6-foot, 290-pound New York man has sued White Castle for discrimination, claiming the chain's booths were too small to fit his large frame.