Cold Stone Creamery launches plated dessert line

February 1, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery seems to be cornering the indulgence market as of late. The chain, which recently introduced a yogurt bar concept, today rolled out a new…

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

Gold Star launches two E-ssential program

January 31, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is tapping into the power of social media and digital marketing with the launch of its two new programs: Facebook Mondays and…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Popeyes’ franchisee hosting MDA campaign

January 30, 2011

Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, is sponsoring a campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy…

McDonald’s China adds another 24-hour delivery unit

January 30, 2011

As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…

Chick-fil-A states position in anti-gay snafu

January 30, 2011

When word got out that a Chick-fil-A operator provided lunch to an anti-gay marriage retreat sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute earlier this month…

Drive-thru only for new Chick-fil-A

January 27, 2011

It's estimated that at least three-fourths of quick-service business is generated at the drive-thru. That's enough to inspire the newest Chick-fil-A unit…

Baskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation

January 25, 2011

Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.

Carl's Jr. wraps it up

January 25, 2011

Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

McDonald’s reports positive 2010 numbers

January 23, 2011

McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…

Thai chains install credit card terminals

January 23, 2011

A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…

Burger King Canada rolling out 20/20 design

January 23, 2011

A Burger King unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was the latest in Canada to shift to the company’s 20/20 design, a global initiative that features a contemporary…

Wendy’s earns top ratings in Rasmussen poll

January 23, 2011

If the burger wars are still going on, Wendy’s seems to have a favorable attack plan. A survey conducted by Rasmuseen Reports, an electronic media company that…

TCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal

January 20, 2011

TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…

Winter doesn’t deter iced coffee cravings

January 20, 2011

Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.

Checkers/Rally’s unveils new digital campaigns

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has launched a robust digital campaign that includes new websites for both its Checkers and Rally’s brands, a mobile web…

Cupid aims at White Castle

January 19, 2011

For the 21st year, White Castle is accepting reservations for Valentine’s Day. Couples can enjoy a candlelit dinner complete with special menus, tableside…

Hardee’s salutes military families

January 19, 2011

Hardee’s restaurants in the North Carolina market have raised nearly $95,000 for the Patriot Foundation, which supports children of military families and…