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Seafood opportunities abound in the QSR space
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
There are a few reasons behind the seafood surge — sustainability, value and health and wellness trends.
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Arby's purchases Pharrell's hat for charity donation
March 3, 2014
Much of the social media chatter around musician Pharrell Williams' (brown) Grammy hat last month was about how much it resembled Arby's iconic hat symbol.
read nowGood Times' new TV spot highlights all-natural Angus beef offering
March 3, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same-store sales for February 2014 increased 19.9 percent over the prior year, which had increased 7.5 percent from…
read nowDunkin' Donuts leverages news sandwich launch to feed the hungry
March 3, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new Eggs Benedict Breakfast Sandwich, featuring an egg, Black Forest ham and creamy Hollandaise flavored spread on an…
read nowBaskin-Robbins marks Mardi Gras with bananas foster flavor
March 3, 2014
Baskin-Robbins today announced it is celebrating Mardi Gras by bringing the classic flavors of New Orleans' signature dessert with its new March Flavor of the…
read nowGrubHub files paperwork to go public
March 3, 2014
GrubHub Inc., formerly known as GrubHub Seamless Inc., announced last week that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S.
read nowTaco Bell introduces new Mtn Dew-based beverage
March 3, 2014
Taco Bell has introduced Mtn Dew Kickstart Black Cherry Freeze, a mixture of Mtn Dew, juice, electrolytes and sweet cherry flavors all blended with ice.
read nowCanadian Restaurant Association gets a brand makeover
March 3, 2014
In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2014, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association has changed its brand identity to support its strategic…
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Popeyes' new unit sales are 30% higher than system average
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Popeyes is working on back-of-the-house systems upgrades that give franchisees more control and yield better margins.
read nowMcDonald's Mighty Wings are back at a cheaper price point
February 28, 2014
McDonald's Mighty Wings have returned to the menu and are currently the focal point of the chain's social media marketing efforts. The chicken wings were…
read nowResearch shows strong connection between restaurant ambiance and consumer appeal
February 28, 2014
New research from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics tool outlines how restaurant ambiance can affect consumers' value perceptions.
read nowPopeyes adds seven new permanent menu items
February 28, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is celebrating "Seafood Mardi Gras" during March and April by bringing back two seafood offerings for a limited time–Butterfly Shrimp…
read nowWendy's visual communications provider wins customer solutions award
February 27, 2014
Signs and graphics provider Fastsigns of Columbus (Ohio) – Northwest, has won the 2013 Comprehensive Customer Solutions Award at the company's annual…
read nowJersey Mike's adds charity partners for its annual Month of Giving campaign
February 27, 2014
This March, Jersey Mike's Subs is partnering with more than 100 local charities for the company's 4th Annual March "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign.
read nowWendy's leverages Frosty for adoption promotion
February 27, 2014
From now through mid-April, Wendy's customers can purchase a Frosty key tag for $1, which earns them a free Jr. Frosty every time they present the tag with…
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Tim Hortons unifying POS system for pre-order, pre-pay platform
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand is testing a soup and sandwich station, which has yielded a 50-percent greater throughput.
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Tim Hortons CEO: Intensity of QSR environment unlike anything in past 40 years
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand considers the U.S. a 'must-win' market with plans to add 300 restaurants by 2018.
read nowCONNECT 2014 Mobile Innovation Summit announced for retail and restaurant industries
February 26, 2014
With a slogan of "Think Mobile First," Networld Media Group properties MobilePaymentsToday.com and RetailCustomerExperience.com will join forces to convene the…
read nowMcDonald's adds Snapchat presence
February 26, 2014
McDonald's joined Snapchat, the photo-centric messaging app, on Feb. 25. The company announced its presence and new user name — mcdonalds — via its Twitter…
read nowSubway introduces its take on pizza
February 26, 2014
Subway has introduced its new line of "Flatizzas," a pizza-like offering served on a crispy flatbread. The Flatizzas are available in four varieties — cheese…
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