Avocado debuts on the Whataburger menu

July 2, 2013

For the first time ever, fresh avocado will be available to add to any Whataburger menu item. To celebrate, Whataburger is also serving a new, limited-time…

QSR menu trends of 2013 (so far)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are focusing on value platforms and the three B's — bread, breakfast and beverages.

Culver's 'Thank You, Farmers' campaign raises money for FFA

July 1, 2013

Culver's today introduced its "Thank You, Farmers" campaign, showcasing its partnership with family farms and helping to "ensure the future of the next…

Cocktails now on tap at Burger King Japan

July 1, 2013

On Friday, Burger King Japan announced the addition of alcoholic drinks at three restaurants in Tokyo. They include mojitos and pink daiquris.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's leverages Epic Meal Time for new TV spot

July 1, 2013

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. are airing a new commercial highlighting their new Super Bacon Cheeseburger, which features six slices of bacon. The commercial…

Dunkin' Donuts signs loyalty marketing partner ahead of program's rollout

July 1, 2013

Epsilon, an Alliance Data company, has signed an agreement with Dunkin' Donuts to provide the technology needed to fuel the brand's new DD Perks Program, a…

Dunkin' Donuts' brings heat to breakfast sandwich lineup

June 30, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out a new Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sandwich and Hot & Spicy Wake-Up Wrap. The sandwich includes a spicy omelet featuring…

White Castle promotion includes free musical downloads

June 28, 2013

White Castle's Summer Sweepstakes is in full effect and includes the chance to win a grand prize trip for two to Atlanta and tickets to the BET Hip Hop Awards…

Great American Cookies adds two new flavors

June 28, 2013

Great American Cookies has introduced two new flavors to its Double Doozie portfolio, the Red Velvet Brownie Double Doozie and the Fudge Brownie Double Doozie.

Bojangles' customers raise $42K to support public education

June 28, 2013

Bojangles' and its customers across South Carolina have raised $42,018 for South Carolina Future Minds, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to…

Restaurant marketing program promises to 'increase traffic, build loyalty'

June 28, 2013

Menuetta, a custom marketing solution that enables restaurant operators to increase traffic and build loyalty by using an integrated platform to manage…

Commentary: Chick-fil-A on the defensive again after anti-gay marriage tweet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dan Cathy, president and COO, tweets his disapproval over the Supreme Court ruling, conjuring up a controversery that had all-but gone away for the chain.

Restaurant chains step up relief efforts for Alberta floods

June 27, 2013

The massive flooding that hit Canada's Alberta province last week is expected to hit that country's GDP growth by as much as 1 full percent on the year…

Del Taco brings back shredded pork carnitas

June 27, 2013

Del Taco has brought back its shredded pork carnitas product line for a limited time.

Long John Silver's promotes marketing veteran

June 27, 2013

Long John Silver's has named Paula Ashley-Rogness as vice president of Media and Field Marketing. Rogness will be responsible for providing strategic…

Culver's TV spot highlights partnership with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

June 27, 2013

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups availability in the Culvers' Concrete Mixers lineup is now being highlighted in Culver's ongoing "Welcome to Delicious" campaign…

Game on: How restaurants can power up loyalty strategy

Loyalty gaming must be fun and simple, with rewards that link back to genuine in-restaurant experiences.

Popeyes' Zatarain's Butterfly Shrimp back on the menu

June 26, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has once again partnered with fellow New Orleans' brand Zatarain's to bring back the Zatarain's Butterfly Shrimp. The combo offering…

Popeyes to take advantage of QSR's 'wide open' seafood space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is also expecting its strongest year for unit growth this year.

Sonic's hot dogs now available in pretzel buns

June 26, 2013

The pretzel bread trend continues to accelerate in the QSR space. Sonic announced it will begin serving pretzel dogs — its beef hot dogs served in pretzel buns.