Wendy's names Wi-Fi service provider

August 2, 2012

Boingo Wireless Inc. has announced that it has been selected by The Wendy's Company to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at participating Wendy's company…

Online-To-offline loyalty program closes $3M Series A investment round

August 1, 2012

Plink, an online-to-offline loyalty program that rewards members for dining and shopping, has closed a $3 million Series A round of funding from Grotech…

Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields big turnouts, some protests

August 1, 2012

Chick-fil-A's "Appreciation Day," the brainchild of former presidential candidate and television talk show host Mike Huckabee, is well underway today.

Taco Bell announces Feed the Beat musicians

August 1, 2012

Taco Bell has announced its 2012 Feed the Beat roster, which includes 100 up-and-coming musicians from across the U.S. who will receive $500 in Taco Bell gift…

Global Franchise Group partners with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

August 1, 2012

Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Pretzelmaker, has announced a…

Vending innovations pose threat to QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Tech advances help machines evolve from candy-filled office staples to fresh pizza providers.

McDonald's sends young athletes to London Olympics

July 31, 2012

As part of its new Champions of Play program, McDonald's has sent young athletes from around the world to the 2012 London Olympic Games, where they will have…

NPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines

July 30, 2012

Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…

Arby's kicks off mobile-based sweepstakes

July 30, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has kicked off its "Snap and Rock" sweepstakes where every player is a winner. Prizes include free food, Pepsi gear and music…

Rita's Italian Ice raises $388K for children's cancer research

July 27, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice announced that it raised $388,237 following the June conclusion of the company's nationwide annual Paper Lemon Fundraising campaign and…

Auntie Anne's testing mobile ads with real-time redemption

July 26, 2012

Auntie Anne's Pretzels is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company, Millennial Media and Sparkfly Inc. to pilot a mobile advertising campaign that will offer…

Singapore In-N-Out pop-up stand sells out in 5 minutes

July 26, 2012

In-N-Out Burger's cult following has extended well beyond U.S. borders. The chain's pop-up stand in Singapore sold out of burgers within five minutes of making…

Arizona McDonald's to host backpack giveaway for schoolchildren

July 24, 2012

McDonald's restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Backpack Saturday at 8 a.m. July 28. During the event, 20,000 backpacks will…

McDonald's new menu platform spotlights lower-calorie offerings

July 23, 2012

McDonald's USA is introducing this week its "Favorites Under 400 Calories" – a new menu platform featuring existing food and beverage choices at restaurants…

Subway NZ hosting gift card design competition

July 20, 2012

Subway New Zealand has introduced an "Our Card's Your Canvas" competition encouraging fans to design their own Subway gift card.

Popeyes' updated website includes social media portal

July 19, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., launched its redesigned website today at www.popeyes.com. The updated site includes improvements…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries launches mobile loyalty program

July 19, 2012

Cardagin Networks Inc., a provider of Mobile Relationship Management (MRM) platforms, has announced that it has partnered with Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and…

Chick-fil-A responds to 'anti gay' Facebook criticism

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brand's Facebook page dominated by this conversation.

Chick-fil-A president's comments ignite Facebook firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2012

The latest reports showing Chick-fil-A's financial commitment to organizations that are considered anti-gay have ignited plenty of controversy and calls for a…

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day ready for seventh year

July 18, 2012

Dairy Queen restaurants in the U.S. and Canada are preparing for the company's annual Miracle Treat Day July 26.