Menu additions, media package boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Parent company takes advantage of media package with simultaneous product introductions.

Top 5 all-time 'contrasting' food flavor pairings

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

When you think about flavor pairings, do you think first about 'compatible flavors' or do you think first about 'contrasting flavors?'

Arby's offering Tax Day promotion, free curly fries

April 11, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is giving away $5,000 to the grand prize winner of its Tax Day promotion, and also will reward customers across the country…

Dunkin' Donuts radio ad sprays coffee aroma

April 11, 2012

A Dunkin' Donuts radio ad in South Korea emits the aroma of coffee whenever it plays. According to PSFK, the campaign, named Flavor Radio, uses a unique…

Advocacy group asks children's hospitals to remove McDonald's

April 11, 2012

McDonald's has weathered a nearly two-year storm of critics asking the chain to stop marketing its food to children, but it now appears there is another dark…

Sonic hosting all-day Happy Hour on Tax Day

April 11, 2012

Sonic Drive-In will extend its Happy Hour deal – half-price fountain drinks and slushes – to all day on Tax Day, April 17.

Showing guests something extra ignites loyalty

Operators who take the time, once the basics are being flawlessly executed, to bring in elements of showcasing their food to their captive audience guests will…

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…

Krispy Kreme launches 'fruit stand' line, organic oatmeal

April 10, 2012

Krispy Kreme has introduced a new "Fruit Stand Flavor" line, including a new Strawberry Cake Doughnut and Strawberry Kreme Pie doughnut.

Pretzelmaker plans national pretzel giveaway

April 10, 2012

Pretzelmaker has announced that it is once again giving away free pretzels on the official National Pretzel Day holiday, April 26. Customers who visit a…

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

Baskin-Robbins spotlights Jamoca Almond Fudge

April 9, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has announced Jamoca Almond Fudge as its April Flavor of the Month. Combining Baskin-Robbins' Jamoca coffee ice cream with roasted almonds and a…

Rita's Italian Ice introduces Red Velvet Cake flavor

April 9, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has added Red Velvet Cake Cream Ice to its menu. This new rich and creamy Ice has all the flavor of red velvet cake and is a limited time…

Wendy's new tagline: 'Now that's better'

April 6, 2012

During Wendy's most recent earnings call last month, CEO Emil Brolick talked about how the company's next marketing campaign – succeeding the longstanding "You…

Dairy Queen launches new national ad campaign

April 6, 2012

Dairy Queen has rolled out a new national television advertising campaign this month that depicts everyday people in real life situations, but with a…

Frozen yogurt chain jumps into the coffee space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fro.Zen.Yo spent a year developing proprietary Zombie Coffee.

Judge dismisses McDonald's Happy Meal lawsuit

April 5, 2012

A contentious year-and-a-half-long battle for McDonald's seems to be over for now. On April 4, a San Francisco judge tossed a lawsuit against the chain for…

TCBY's soft-serve Greek Fro-Yo launches today

April 5, 2012

TCBY's soft-serve Greek frozen yogurt is now available in stores nationwide.

Yogurt Mountain adds Kosher items for Passover

April 5, 2012

Yogurt Mountain LLC is offering two new specialty toppings to commemorate Passover -- Chocolate-covered Matzo and Coconut Macaroons.

Dairy Queen announces new menu items

April 5, 2012

The Dairy Queen system has announced new and re-introduced menu additions to complement the warmer spring weather.