Burger King's scholars program marks 10th year

October 3, 2010

Burger King's Have It Your Way Foundation, the company's charitable arm, has launched its annual fall fundraiser to support its scholars program.

Baskin-Robbins flavor now available in hard candy

September 30, 2010

One of Baskin-Robbins' 31 flavors is now available in a hard candy. The company teamed up with BestSweet Inc., a mass-market confectionery manufacturer, to…

KFC plans national rollout of reusable container

September 29, 2010

KFC's reusable food container - which recently won a Greener Package Award for sustainability - will soon be available in units throughout the United States.

TCBY testing meal replacement concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Corporate stores now offering Yovana-Simply Yogurt product.

Auntie Anne's offers Atlanta travelers a twist

September 27, 2010

Auntie Anne's is officially open for business at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The hand-rolled soft pretzel company now has 39 airport…

Great American Cookies launches national book drive

September 26, 2010

Great American Cookies is celebrating National Cookie Month and National Book Month in October by hosting its inaugural Reading is SWEET: 2010 National Book…

Arby's wants your feedback

September 23, 2010

Arby's has incorporated a customer feedback survey on its website, www.arbys.com/survey, to gauge customer's dining experiences at the restaurant.

Texas Popeyes handing out free sandwiches

September 23, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering its new Simple Chicken Sandwich for free in select Texas markets Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Food safety: Back to the basics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

So many chains have been the focal point of foodborne illness outbreaks. This summer seemed particularly chaotic, with salmonella cases traced to Taco Bell and…

Subway launches new music competition

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September 22, 2010

Subway restaurants and Clear Channel Radio have announced a new nationwide competition for music artists and bands. The competition, "Subway Fresh Artists,…

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage technology has moved from test phase to pilot phase, offering 106 flavor variations in more markets.

Evaluating the necessity of self-service technology

Critics put down self-service in the QSR and fast casual segments, but those who have adopted self-service are finding success.

Carvel serves up appreciation

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September 8, 2010

In celebration of Customer Appreciation Day, Carvel, America's oldest retail ice cream franchise, is encouraging customers to nominate someone special for…

Hardee's celebrates 50 years

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September 6, 2010

Hardee’s is turning 50 this month and plans to get its customers involved in the celebration. 

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

Wendy's tests breakfast on home crowd

September 2, 2010

Wendy's has chosen its hometown to test out some new breakfast items, including sausage biscuits, bacon fire-roasted burritos, egg and cheese paninis, and…

Cold Stone helps make a dream come true

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August 31, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have teamed up to help make an 11-year-old girl’s dream come true by hosting the “World’s Largest Ice Cream…

French-based QSR to expand halal-only chain

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August 31, 2010

A French quick-service chain, Quick, announced it will almost triple its line of halal hamburger restaurants because sales have doubled.

El Pollo Loco celebrates 30 years in 30 days

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August 31, 2010

El Pollo Loco turns 30 this year and is inviting everyone to the milestone celebration. Throughout September, customers can log onto www.elpolloloco.com and…

QSR kiosks: What is taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many industries have embraced the self-service technology, but restaurants have been reluctant.