Food & Beverage News & Media

Wendy's CMO: 'All great brands evolve'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wendy's unveiled a new logo to complement its restaurant and marketing makeovers and will test mobile payments next month.

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Taco Bell gains lunch traction with new products

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands' Q3 earnings are boosted again by growth in China.

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Anatomy of a wildly successful LTO

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sales of Sonic's Ragin' Cajun burger are 300-plus percent higher than average promotion, with very little advertising.

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Yogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations

October 9, 2012

Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…

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Subway partners with egg farmers to fight hunger

October 8, 2012

Throughout October, Subway Restaurants in certain markets and America's egg farmers are teaming up to fight hunger. From now until Oct. 31, America's egg…

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Marketing departments going for the jugular

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ads, menu items are outwardly trying to one-up the competition.

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Dunkin' K-Cups now available in California Baskin-Robbins shops

October 5, 2012

Participating Baskin-Robbins shops in California are now offering Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup packs for use with the Keurig single brewing system. This marks Dunkin…

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An idea thats catching on

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Until there is more education about food sensitivities, the onus remains on the consumer to make sure their meal is safe.

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Taco Bell closing perception gap on Chipotle

October 4, 2012

Earlier this week hedge fund investor David Einhorn announced he was shorting Chipotle in part because of perception gains made by Taco Bell. Einhorn has been…

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Tasti D-Lite debuts fall flavors

October 4, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has launched two new limited-time fall flavors. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie will be available through mid-November. Tasti D-Lite is also offering…

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Dunkin CEO optimistic about mobile initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wells Fargo Securities Summit, Nigel Travis touts product pipeline, K-cup promotions.

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The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

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QSRs introduce Halloween-themed treats

October 3, 2012

Plenty of QSRs are taking advantage of the Halloween marketing calendar with themed product launches available through October.

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Subway introduces sandwich-inspired chopped salads

October 3, 2012

Subway welcomed October with the launch of its new Tuscan Chicken Melt. Footlongs of the new sandwich are available for $6.

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The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

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Arby's rebranding as part of continued turnaround efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company focused on product pipeline to complement new ad campaign.

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Report: Typical QSR customer is young adult male who dines in

October 2, 2012

Recent demographic analysis from Technomic finds that the typical quick-service restaurant customer is Caucasian, between 25 and 34 years old, accompanied by…

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Great American Cookies launches literacy awareness campaign

October 2, 2012

Great American Cookies kicked off National Cookie Month Monday by giving away free chocolate chip cookies to customers all day. The chain is also celebrating…

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Baskin-Robbins adds four new treats to menu

October 2, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has brought back its Trick Oreo Treat ice cream as its October Flavor of the Month. In addition, Baskin-Robbins has introduced a new Red Velvet…

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Bojangles' rolls out proprietary coffee blend

October 1, 2012

Bojangles' has introduced a new coffee called "BoJo." Specifically blended for Bojangles', BoJo is made from 100-percent Arabica beans, and is a medium roast…

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