Carvel celebrates the past with modern shoppe design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards have been added to draw more attention to the brand's signature treats.

Cousins partners with Johnsonville to launch two brat subs

July 8, 2014

Cousins Subs has teamed up with fellow Wisconsin-based company, Johnsonville Sausage, to offer two new subs, the Wisconsin Steak & Brat on Italian bread…

Yogurtland creates vacation-inspired flavors for summer promotion

July 8, 2014

Yogurtland has launched its Ultimate Summer promotion, featuring “vacation-inspired” flavors.  

Taco Bell’s Cool Ranch DLT debuts in Canada

July 7, 2014

Taco Bell has brought its Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco to Canada, available today across the country.

Jason Priestley returns for Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts contest

July 7, 2014

Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts is back for a second year, with Actor Jason Priestly returning as a judge. The contest kicks off today and runs for seven weeks. At…

Rita’s Italian Ice showcases top seller with Mango promo

July 7, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced its newest summer time flavor, Mango-Strawberry Italian Ice, available at all Rita's locations now through July 27.

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Foodservice trends: What is the next Sriracha?

July 3, 2014

Technomic has identified trends emerging for the second half of 2014, including hot peppers and sauces beyond Sriracha, barbecue flavors in QSR handhelds, and…

Report: Dessert opportunities abound in QSR

July 3, 2014

A new report from Food Genius, titled “Icing on the Cake – Desserts” shows that desserts are available at nearly 70 percent of restaurant locations in the U.S.

Consumer Reports: Low chain restaurant scores should be a ‘wake-up call’

Food quality now trumps location convenience for restaurant consumers.

General Mills Foodservice seeks independent restaurants’ recipes for contest

July 2, 2014

General Mills Foodservice is calling on independent family restaurants to enter its Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest for a chance to win up to $50,00…

Bruster’s launches selfie contest for 25th anniversary

July 2, 2014

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a "25 Days of Selfies" contest. Customers are asked to snap a selfie and text the photo to…

Baskin-Robbins marks Ice Cream Month with free waffle cone

July 2, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a free waffle cone offer and a lineup of offerings featuring Oreo cookies. Running through the end…

Dairy Queen showcases Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in July

July 2, 2014

The Dairy Queen system kicks off National Ice Cream Month with the return of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie as the featured Blizzard of the Month in July.

Wendy’s taps Boys II Men for pretzel cheeseburger campaign’s second iteration

July 1, 2014

Wendy's announced today the return of its #PretzelLoveSongs campaign to promote the return of its pretzel bacon cheeseburger and pretzel pub chicken. The…

A&W promos signature floats for Wounded Warriors fundraiser

July 1, 2014

Sonic introduces Cheesy Bread Dogs

July 1, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has added Cheesy Bread Dogs to the menu. They are a twist on the traditional hot dog, according to a company press release, and feature cheese…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s spice up big chicken sandwich

July 1, 2014

Carl's Jr. has added a jalapeno version of its Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich, which was first introduced in May. 

Dairy Queen’s bacon cheeseburger added to value menu

July 1, 2014

Throughout July, the Dairy Queen system will include the new bacon cheeseburger on its $5 Buck Lunch menu. To launch the offering, the brand is hosting a…

Popeyes introduces bolder shrimp offering

July 1, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced new Cracked Pepper Butterfly Shrimp, available now through July 27. According to a news release, this LTO includes…