Dairy Queen celebrates 'Fandom' in 'DQ Bakes!' campaign

September 2, 2015

Dairy Queen has launched a three-month national television ad campaign to introduce its latest product line and to celebrate the chain's fans.

Hardee's intros Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

August 27, 2015

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's latest breakfast sandwich is being supported by an ad campaign featuring UFC champion and Judo Olympian Ronda Rousey.

'McWhopper' not to be, Wayback Burgers issues offer

August 27, 2015

Burger King’s marketing effort to create a 'McWhopper' aimed at generating awareness for Peace Day has been declined by McDonald's. Wayback Burgers, however…

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Why agile insights is the secret sauce of restaurant success

Rachel Schwartz of Crowdtap shares three ways that agile research tools aligned with millennials’ digital consumption habits can help QSR and fast casual…

NetWaiter releases new consumer site

August 20, 2015

The customer-centric site allowing visitors to view local restaurant info, find locations that deliver to them and get updates from their favorite places.

Wetzel’s Pretzels introduces Pizza Bitz

August 20, 2015

Fans decide which Wetzel’s Pretzels get Pizza Bitz first.

Dunkin' Donuts, Major League Baseball team up in social promotion

August 19, 2015

Fans of baseball and Dunkin' Donuts now both have a chance to win thanks to a new social network collaboration.

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop celebrates fall with 'harvest lineup'

August 18, 2015

New apple-baked goods and beverages have been added to Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop's fall menu.

New actor portraying ‘Colonel Sanders’

August 18, 2015

Three months after KFC reintroduced "Colonel Sanders," it has a new actor portraying him.

Breakfast twice a day? McDonald’s leads the way

August 18, 2015

McDonald’s is the favorite brand for those who like to double up on breakfast food.

3 ways to use behavioral data to upgrade customer experience

Beacon and behavioral data can revolutionize how chains do business from the big picture to the day-to-day.

Burger King looking to 'make your mouth cry' with new Fiery Chicken Fries

August 17, 2015

Burger King restaurants are introducing what the chain is calling its spiciest product yet, new Fiery Chicken Fries, flavored with a marinade of cayenne…

Jamba Juice launches mobile 'order ahead' app

August 17, 2015

Jamba Juice has improved convenience for consumers who can't wait for their next juice or smoothie.

Subway recognizes 'World's Fastest Sandwich Artist'

August 14, 2015

SUBWAY Sandwich Artist Nitasha Truss, from Tucson, Arizona, is the 2015 SUBWAY Sub Jammers Champion.

Dunkin’ Donuts to open 2 restaurants in Baton Rouge; seeks franchisees

August 12, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts will open two restaurants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is seeking franchisees in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and…

Carl’s Jr. opening first unit in India

August 11, 2015

Carl's Jr. is set to open its first restaurant in India.

Arby’s send-off to Jon Stewart raises brand perception

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It seems Arby’s got the last laugh Wednesday during the Daily Show’s second-to-last episode when it aired a 60-second commercial thanking host Jon Stewart for…

'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey to star in Hardee’s commercial

August 4, 2015

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will star in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s latest commercial.

Arby's partners with No Kid Hungry

August 4, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger in America, Arby's is partnering with No Kid Hungry.