KFC Australia offering free Wi-Fi

November 19, 2013

KFC Australia is now offering free Wi-Fi in its units by partnering with Aruba Networks to drive in-store engagement and deliver highly tailored interactions…

Bojangles' names top biscuit makers

November 19, 2013

Bojangles' named the winners of its 17th Master Biscuit Maker Challenge, an annual system-wide competition in which thousands of Bojangles' teammates from…

Popeyes intros holiday collector cups with new Coca-Cola designs

November 19, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, in partnership with Coca-Cola, introduced three "one-of-a-kind" collector cup designs depicting scenes inspired by Popeyes' New…

Chick-fil-A tests partnership with Central America coffee farmers

November 19, 2013

Three Chick-fil-A markets — in Phoenix, Ariz., Nashville, Tenn., and Philadelphia — are testing a partnership with Thrive Farmers Coffee. According to the Casa…

McDonald's teams up with NFL for Rush Zone Happy Meals

November 18, 2013

McDonald's has partnered with the NFL to offer "NFL Rush Zone" Happy Meals, featuring toys inspired by Nickelodeon's "NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians…

Popeyes' president: The most successful brands focus on people development

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No matter how good a product tastes, if you don't have a good operations process, it's not going to work, exec says.

Seattle's Best runs free coffee promotion for Black Friday workers

November 15, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee will help fuel the all-nighters being pulled by Black Friday retail workers.

Burger King stares down McRib with rib sandwich promo

November 15, 2013

The QSR segment has had its burger wars and its coffee wars. Now we could be witnessing the beginning of the rib sandwich wars.

McDonald's rolls out revamped Dollar Menu, tests burger customization process

November 15, 2013

Following a sneak peak of changes to the Dollar Menu during McDonald's 3Q earnings call in October, the company has rolled out the revamped value offerings as…

Push marketing that turns people on, not off

Treating push marketing the way you handle TV and radio advertising will not work.

Tim Hortons pitches in for Philippines disaster relief

November 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced that it will make a $100,000 donation to support emergency disaster relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon…

Krystal's anniversary party proved successful

November 14, 2013

As part of Krystal's anniversary celebration on Oct. 24., customers from Chattanooga to Jacksonville were able to purchase Krystals for a quarter and Cheese…

Yum! Brands directs $1.5 million to Philippine hunger relief

November 14, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced that it is directing $1.5 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by the recent…

CEO: Loyalty, brand engagement trends behind EMN8's rebrand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A loyalty solution helps marketers have a 'real view' of customers' behavior, and allows them to engage more.

Fundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'

November 13, 2013

A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…

McDonald's bringing winter to warm-weather city

November 13, 2013

To celebrate the start of the holiday season and McCafe's new White Chocolate Mocha, McDonald's is hosting a "Winter Wonderland Contest," to bring residents of…

Cinnabon Delights now available at Taco Bell

November 13, 2013

Taco Bell customers craving a sweet snack option can now order Cinnabon Delights.

McDonald's annual Give A Hand fundraiser kicks off

November 13, 2013

McDonald's 11th annual "Give A Hand" fundraiser benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities is underway now through Nov. 20.

Report shows most consumers comfortable with personalized marketing

November 13, 2013

Sociomantic Labs, a provider of programmatic advertising solutions for e-commerce marketers, has announced initial findings from a new study on consumer…

Subway franchisees explore off-site business via mPOS platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The pay-at-location functionality has franchisees using the solution at community events and for catering.