NAD supports Subway's challenge of Domino's taste test claim

June 7, 2009

NEW YORK — The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended Domino's modify or discontinue certain advertising…

Dunkin' Donuts names consumer-created donut winner

June 7, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the winning donut in the company's first-ever "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. The grand prize winning donut…

Krystal intros 3 burger $5 value meal

June 3, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Krystal Co. has introduced a new $5 Value Meal, featuring Krystal's Original Big Angus Burger, two Famous Krystals, fries and a medium…

Burger King's Whopper Freakout campaign wins Grand Effie

June 3, 2009

NEW YORK — Burger King and Crispin Porter + Bogusky were awarded the Grand Effie Award for their "Whopper Freakout" campaign at the 41st annual Effie Gala in…

Mich. Dunkin' Donuts to celebrate NHL Finals

June 3, 2009

DETROIT — Participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout Michigan will provide Red Wings hockey fans with the opportunity to showcase their team pride by…

Dunkin' Donuts offers LTO Coolatta value price, Facebook contest

June 2, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Now through July 14, Dunkin' Donuts is offering its 16-ounce Coolatta in any flavor for the value price of $1.99 at participating Dunkin…

Tim Hortons to donate day's coffee sales to camp program

June 2, 2009

TORONTO — Tim Hortons is celebrating Camp Day by donating coffee sales for the day from its stores across Canada and the United States to the Tim Horton…

Cold Stone intros Jell-O pudding inspired ice cream

June 2, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery's Tastemaster Ray Karam has created a new form of ice cream that mimics the taste and characteristics of Jello-O…

Atlanta McDonald's to pay drivers' tolls in McCafe promo

June 2, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Atlanta-area McDonald's Operators Association is paying the 50-cent toll for all Ga. 400 drivers between 4 p.m. and …

Asian segment provides untapped QSR niche

As consumers' palates become more adventurous, the Asian restaurant segment offers a growth opportunity.

First S.C. Del Taco location to create state's largest burrito

June 1, 2009

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — On June 6, Del Taco will celebrate the grand opening of its first South Carolina location in Boiling Springs with family entertainment…

Krispy Kreme franchise offers Donut Day juice giveaway

June 1, 2009

SEATTLE — Seattle-based Krispy Kreme franchise KremeWorks LLC is partnering with Crayons All-Natural Beverage Co. to celebrate National Doughnut Day on June …

Burger King, The Pokemon Co. partner in BK Kids Meals promo

June 1, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Pokemon Co. International and Burger King Corp. have entered a promotional partnership that will feature collectible premium Pokemon…

Man banned from Dunkin' Donuts for coffee theft

June 1, 2009

The Portsmouth Herald ( Maine ): A Portsmouth, Maine, man has pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor count of shoplifting after stealing a $8.29 bag of…

Pretzelmaker, Pretzel Time kick off bonus pretzel offer

May 31, 2009

ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time are offering a bonus buy special in which customers who purchase three pretzels will get a fourth pretzel free now…

Krispy Kreme adds Fresh & Fruity donuts for summer

May 31, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is kicking off the summer with new berry-flavored donuts and cool summer drinks, the company has announced. …

Baskin-Robbins launches teen volunteerism campaign

May 31, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins and DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization that encourages teen volunteerism, have announced the launch of the I Serve, You…

Carl's Jr. taps YouTube video creators in online ad effort

May 31, 2009

Adweek: Carl's Jr. is working with Google on a marketing effort for its Portobello Mushroom Six-Dollar Burger that involves popular YouTube video…

Sonic sweetens up summer with free Root Beer Float

May 28, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the summer season with Free Float Night then with free drink upgrades through the rest of the season. On June 3…

Orange Julius to offer Light Smoothie giveaway day

May 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Orange Julius will host "Free Light Smoothie Day" June 19 at all participating locations nationwide. The event will celebrate the introduction of…