NFC technology will put the 'fast' back in 'fast food' (Commentary)

NFC adoption will accelerate in the restaurant industry in the form of payments, loyalty programs, customer reviews and more.

Free webinar gives secrets to mobile marketing

July 17, 2013

Nearly 100 restaurant operators learned about mobility marketing last week during a free Webinar: "Secrets For Connecting With the Mobile Customer: Apps Are…

Baskin-Robbins' new store design showcases brand's heritage

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The updated store image will be introduced throughout the next several months and includes digital menu boards, new 'super-sized' graphics, a 'Heritage' wall…

NRA adds staff to communications department

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has hired a new media relations manager in its communications department, and has also created a new position dedicated to…

Baskin-Robbins marks National Ice Cream Day via Twitter promotion

July 17, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Month by offering its fans the chance to win a year's worth of ice cream.

Carvel discounts cones for Ice Cream Day

July 17, 2013

Carvel... America's Freshest Ice Cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Day July 21 with discounted 99-cent junior cones.

Del Taco's rebranding effort focuses on quality/value balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The initiative also includes two new menu platforms, an updated restaurant design and operational changes to enhance the guest experience.

Cold Stone Canada rolls out six new offerings for National Ice Cream Day

July 15, 2013

Cold Stone Creamery locations through Canada will celebration National Ice Cream Day, July 21, with free ice cream giveaways to the first 200 guests.

Erbert & Gerbert's introduces new branded chips

July 15, 2013

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop is adding new branded chips to its menu July 16. They come in eight flavor varieties: Original Chips, BBQ Chips, Sour…

Cheeseboy celebrates sales milestone with philanthropy promo

July 15, 2013

Cheeseboy has sold more than 1 million grilled cheese sandwiches since the company's founding in 2009. In honor of the milestone, Cheeseboy is hosting a…

Tim Hortons signs 10-year sports venue partnership

July 15, 2013

The Hamilton (Ontario) Tiger-Cats and Tim Hortons has signed a 10-year partnership agreement that includes naming rights to Hamilton's new stadium set to open…

Mid-year buzz scores: KFC, McDonald's move into top 5, Chick-fil-A out

July 12, 2013

YouGov BrandIndex released its rankings of the best perceived QSR brands for the first half of the year and, once again, Subway tops the list.

Pretzel bread returns to Cousins Subs menu

July 12, 2013

Cousins Subs is bringing back three menu items for a limited time only this summer: pretzel bread, the Wisconsin Steak & Brat and the Pulled Pork &…

McDonald's brings back Monopoly game for the summer

July 12, 2013

McDonald's will launch he 21st edition of Monopoly on July 16. The in-restaurant promotion features two $1 million prizes this year, including a chance to win…

Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

Krispy Kreme marks birthday with discounted doughnuts

July 11, 2013

In celebration of its 76th birthday July 13, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of its signature Original Glazed doughnuts for 76 cents with the purchase of an…

Baskin-Robbins offers chance to win London soccer trip

July 11, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering guests in the New York Tri-State area the chance to win a trip for two to London to see the New York Cosmos play the Leyton Orient…

Subway names winners of global entrepreneur challenge

July 11, 2013

The five grand prize winners of the online Build Your Own Virtual Subway Global Challenge have come from around the world to visit the chain's headquarters in…

Rita's Candy Land game offers chance to win Florida vacation

July 11, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a Candy Land collect and win game, which runs at all locations through Aug. 18.

Wendy's leverages Nick Lachey, Hispanic messaging to tout pretzel bacon cheeseburger

July 11, 2013

Multi-platinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey has signed on to promote Wendy's new pretzel bacon cheeseburger.