Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

Burger King revamps marketing plans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Quick-service chain burger giant wants to broaden its consumer focus beyond the 18-to-35-year-old male.

Tim Hortons brews up responsibility report, preps for price hikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Canadian units have posted signs warning of impending price hikes, anticipated to be 7 cents for a large coffee.

Mark Wahlberg returns to help Taco Bell graduation program

April 6, 2011

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens will hold its Graduate To Go fundraiser through April 21 at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide.

Middle East Subways launch Lighten Up campaign

April 5, 2011

Subway restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have rolled out its second regional drive for 2011 with…

NEXTEP adds iPad Ordering to portfolio

April 5, 2011

Troy, Mich.-based NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self-order technology, has added iPad Ordering to its automated ordering portfolio.

Kids’ meal ban considered in New York City

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2011

For a handful of Big Apple representatives, it doesn't matter that some quick-service chains offer apple slices in lieu of french fries as a kids' meal side…

Commentary: Protect sensitive data by improving document management practices

As fraud-related incidents increase within the restaurant industry, secure practices limit risk and improve operational efficiencies.

Subway teams up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas

April 4, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has partnered up with Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas for a new contest that offers viewers nationwide the chance to win a backstage role…

Taco Bell Canada jumps on board with beef defense

April 4, 2011

From April 7-13, Taco Bell Canada will offer free tacos at every location across the country. The chain is offering the promotion to celebrate the quality of…

Dunkin’ Donuts launches first-ever loyalty program

April 4, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever national loyalty rewards program. The DD Perks program is now offering "Dunkin' Dollars" reward coupons for…

Dunkin’ Donuts launches Hearty Snacks line

April 3, 2011

As quick-service consumers increasingly seek snack-size options to get them through their day, Dunkin' Donuts is heeding the call.

Yum! lobbies for food stamp payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has been making its case in the Kentucky state capitol of Frankfort to allow food stamp payments at its restaurants.

Burger King raising funds for American Red Cross

March 31, 2011

Once again, Burger King Corp. will partner with the American Red Cross by providing customers with an opportunity to donate $1 at restaurants throughout the…

Subway’s DeLuca to keynote CFA event

March 30, 2011

Fred DeLuca, president and co-founder of Subway Restaurants, is one of several franchisors who will deliver a keynote presentation at the 20th annual Canadian…

Harris Interactive: Non-burger joints gaining ground

March 29, 2011

The quick-service world has always been burger territory, but that dynamic may be shifting a bit. A new 2011 Harris Interactive EquiTrend study found that…

Eat24Hours.com launches mobile platform

March 29, 2011

Eat24Hours.com, a website that features food delivery options in more than 400 cities, has launched a mobile platform that makes it easier for customers to…

Let’s twist again: Pretzels make a comeback

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost, portability and versatility are all contributing to what many are calling a trend.

Tasti D-Lite launches Healthy Habit campaign

March 28, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has launched its Tasti Healthy Habit search, a year-long, nationwide contest to find people whose healthy habits – including eating Tasti D-Lite …

GrubHub, OLO team up to create online ordering platform

March 28, 2011

Web and mobile service provider GrubHub has signed a business partnership with OLO Online Ordering to integrate OLO's list of restaurant menus on its site…