White Castle cravers get inducted

November 1, 2010

White Castle will soon have more dedicated fans in its Cravers Hall of Fame. The company plans to induct 13 finalists who entered in a contest earlier this…

Dunkin' Donuts offers a Patriotic Pick-Me-Up

October 31, 2010

From now through Nov. 14, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will donate a one-pound bag of coffee to the USO for every purchase of two one-pound bags from…

Boardwalk joins initiative to bring fresh water to Africa

October 28, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed on as a corporate sponsor for Lifewell Inc., a Maryland-based nonprofit group that brings clean, fresh drinking…

Call it a comeback: The return of the McRib

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If any quick-service menu item could come back to life as a rock star, it would be the McDonald's McRib sandwich.

Mintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits

October 27, 2010

While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…

Dunkin’ Donuts testing single-cup coffee

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 27, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a morning staple for its coffee as much as for its famous Munchkins.

Bar hopping: Kansas City next up for Burger King's Whopper Bar

October 26, 2010

The Power & Light District, in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Mo., is one of the Midwest's premier entertainment locations with more than 50 unique…

Crawfish fever swims into Popeyes

October 25, 2010

From now until Nov. 28, crawfish lovers can try new limited-time menu items and take part in a crawfish sampling day in celebration of Popeyes Louisiana…

White Castle fuels up the Motor City

October 25, 2010

Detroit's Angel's Night will be fueled by White Castle Sliders instead of gasoline. The three-day, anti-arson, volunteer campaign - the City of Detroit's…

Let your iPhones do the walking

Though geolocation-enabled apps have gained some traction in the restaurant world via search sites and location-based ordering apps, none have involved the…

Tim Hortons Canada adds to breakfast menu

October 24, 2010

Breakfast-seeking, on-the-go Canadians can now opt for something healthier than a donut. Tim Hortons has introduced homestyle oatmeal and breakfast wraps.

Five Benefits of Single-Shift Employee Training

Single-shift training helps restaurants increase customer service, boost employee flexibility and minimize turnover.

Pittsburgh Dunkin' Donuts honors employees

October 17, 2010

The "sweetest" Dunkin' Donuts employees in the Pittsburgh area were honored by the company October 16 in celebration of Sweetest Day.

QSRs embracing nutritional transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 14, 2010

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently offered restaurants more time to comply with new healthcare stipulations that require…

California McDonald's turns its Golden Arches green

October 13, 2010

McDonald's has shifted focus in the past couple of years to step up its environmentally-friendly efforts.

Tim Hortons signs NHL agreements

October 12, 2010

Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…

Bottom's Up: KFC adds to Double Down backside promotion

October 11, 2010

KFC's new marketing plan for its bun-less Double Down sandwich, announced in September, features college females sporting the item's logo on the backside of…

Digital menu boards, kiosks, mobile integration make hip NYC eatery 'a misanthrope's utopia'

by Christopher Hall — w, t

NEXTEP combines digital displays, kiosks and an SMS alert system to create an integrated self-service dining experience.

KFC U.K. units testing table touch screens

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC outlets in Nuneaton and Cannock, United Kingdom are testing minature projection systems that offer touch screen technology in the restaurants' tables and…

Long John Silver's embraces family dinner tradition

October 10, 2010

Long John Silver's has introduced a $10 meal in the hopes of bringing back the tradition of family mealtime.