KFC sharing secrets to fans on Facebook, Twitter

February 13, 2012

Beginning today, KFC will give away hundreds of gift certificates to fans who stay alert to "secret" posts from KFC's Twitter handle (@kfc_colonel) and…

McDonald's crowns top DJ in Flavor Battle

February 13, 2012

A panel of celebrity DJ judges crowned San Francisco-based DJ Risk One as the 2012 Flavor Battle Champion. The 2012 McDonald's Flavor Battle DJ competition…

QSRs ready for Valentine's Day rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heart-shaped doughnuts, biscuits on the menu.

Survey: Dunkin' Donuts coffee fans are the most loyal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Subway tie atop the QSR category for most loyal fans.

McDonald's teams up with Build-A-Bear for Happy Meal promo

February 9, 2012

Build-A-Bear Workshop, an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has announced the continuation of its relationship with McDonald's…

Tim Hortons introduces special edition NHL Tim Cards

February 9, 2012

Canadians have a new way to show support for their favorite NHL team through the new, limited time special edition Tim Cards at Tim Hortons. All 30 NHL teams…

Food fight: Combat rising costs with smarter hourly hiring

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

The restaurant industry is expected to grow this year, but realizing big profits will be a tall order in the face of rising food and labor costs.

Taco Bell unveils Cantina Bell menu

February 8, 2012

After weeks of rumors, and extensive testing in select markets, Taco Bell has unveiled its new Cantina Bell menu with a new website.

Chick-fil-A hits $4 billion in annual sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2012

Chick-fil-A Inc. exceeded $4 billion in annual sales in 2011, a record for the Atlanta-based chain.

Baskin-Robbins names online flavor creation winner

February 7, 2012

Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to win Baskin-Robbins' second annual Online Flavor Creation Contest. This year's winner is…

Five keys to creating great customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NAPICS speaker discusses how great service can make up for mediocre food.

Tips on how to use Facebook as a business promotion tool

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Owner of ice cream shop discusses how to boost rankings and customer interaction.

Yogurt Mountain launches American Heart Association campaign

February 3, 2012

Yogurt Mountain LLC has launched a campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Kids have opportunity to name penguin through Burger King's Crown Program

February 3, 2012

Burger King's new BK Crown Program has partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) for a promotion that runs through March 4.

Yogurtland hosting giveaway for National Frozen Yogurt Day

February 3, 2012

Yogurtland will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb. 6 by offering guests free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4-7 p.m. at all participating U.S.

QSRs embracing Super Bowl marketing juggernaut

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sales of chicken wings expected to surpass pizza for the game.

Subway offers $5 Footlongs for February

February 2, 2012

Subway restaurants is offering any regular Footlong for $5 throughout the month, as part of its "Februany" promotion.

Burger King's value perception jumps after french fry launch

February 2, 2012

Pizza Hut gained the most in value perception during the month of January, typically a slow sales month in the QSR segment, according to consumer research firm…

NRA: Consumers want local sourcing and healthy menu choices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts modest sales and employment growth.

Wendy's Kids' Meals to include activity kits

February 1, 2012

From Feb. 13 through March 18, every Wendy's Kids' Meal will include a Creativity for Kids activity kit created exclusively for the restaurant chain.