Krispy Kreme raises brand awareness with new packaging, products

October 18, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has introduced new branded packaging for its products sold in convenience, mass merchant and grocery stores. New and upgraded packaging…

Great American Cookies debuts pumpkin line

October 17, 2010

Great American Cookies today announced that the company is rolling out a new line of pumpkin specialty cookies just in time for fall. The pumpkin-shaped…

QSRs embracing nutritional transparency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 14, 2010

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently offered restaurants more time to comply with new healthcare stipulations that require…

Taco Bell super sizes its Chalupa

October 14, 2010

The latest contribution to over-the-top quick-service offerings comes courtesy of Taco Bell. The chain introduced an XXL-sized crispy Chalupa last week…

Sweet dreams with the Burger King

October 14, 2010

Burger King has introduced a new item that has nothing to do with flame-broiling. In an effort to promote its new breakfast line, the company is selling a…

Franchise Brands LLC to purchase Taco Del Mar

October 13, 2010

Milford, Conn.-based Franchise Brands LLC has successfully placed a bid to buy the rights to Taco Del Mar through a recent bankruptcy auction.

Dunkin' Donuts goes Pro

October 13, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts' opened its newest store at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday, making it the eighth unit for the company in Indianapolis.

Dunkin' Brands continues robust expansion

October 13, 2010

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has opened its 16,000th location worldwide, re-establishing the brand as one of the…

Dunkin' Donuts franchisees won't increase coffee prices

October 12, 2010

The price of coffee beans have gone up, but some Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have not changed their prices.

White Castle candle returns to satisfy the crave

October 12, 2010

White Castle and NEST Fragrances have teamed up again to bring customers their favorite hamburger scent. The Original Slider-Scented Candle has helped benefit…

"Go-shop" period over for BK

October 12, 2010

Burger King Holdings, Inc. has announced the “go-shop” period has expired according to the terms of the Sept. 2, 2010 merger agreement.

Tim Hortons signs NHL agreements

October 12, 2010

Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…

McDonald's testing chicken flatbreads

October 12, 2010

McDonald's is testing a lineup of chicken flatbread items, as announced via the company's Twitter account this week. According to McDonald's website, the…

Wienerschnitzel launches new Tastee Freez shake

October 11, 2010

Nothing like a little chocolate/peanut butter treat to wash down your hot dog. Tastee Freez Chocolate Nutter Butter shakes are now available at Wienerschnitzel.

Bottom's Up: KFC adds to Double Down backside promotion

October 11, 2010

KFC's new marketing plan for its bun-less Double Down sandwich, announced in September, features college females sporting the item's logo on the backside of…

Sunny forecast for Mrs. Fields

October 10, 2010

Mrs. Fields has returned to Columbus, Ohio. Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast-lunch chain located within the city's bustling Arena District, is co-branding with…

Long John Silver's embraces family dinner tradition

October 10, 2010

Long John Silver's has introduced a $10 meal in the hopes of bringing back the tradition of family mealtime.

KFC rolls out new South African ad campaign

October 7, 2010

KFC has teamed up with Ogilvy South Africa and one of the country's most prolific directors, Tony Baggott of Frieze Films, to launch a new television ad…

Gold Star Chili dishes out more stores

October 6, 2010

Gold Star Chili will expand in the Cincinnati-Dayton, Central Indiana and Kentucky area, with six total stores planned to open in 2011.

Double Down flies into Canada

October 6, 2010

Canadians will soon be able to experience the Double Down. Starting Oct. 18, and for a limited time, KFC Canada will sell the bunless sandwich in 729 Canadian…