Starbucks suspends 'Race Together' campaign amid criticism

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

Hoping to encourage a dialogue around race-related issues, the Seattle-based coffee giant devised the now partially dismantled "Race Together" campaign where…

Sonic blasts onto the Professional Bull Riders scene

March 11, 2015

Sonic has partnered with the Professional Bull Riders to become the official quick service restaurant of the world's premier bull riding circuit and its Built…

Good Times to present at ROTH Conference in California

March 6, 2015

Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of a regional quick service restaurant chain focused on all natural products, announced that it will present at the 27th…

Free Cone Day: Dairy Queen celebrates 75 years of soft serve

March 3, 2015

Dairy Queen kicks off its 75th anniversary this spring with Free Cone Day on Monday, March 16.

Quizno's, TubeMogul team up to consolidate video ads

February 24, 2015

TubeMogul, an enterprise software company for digital branding, and Quiznos, a quick-service restaurant chain announced an agreement to consolidate Quiznos…

Coca-Cola, Fishbowl partnering to offer digital strategy solutions for restaurants

February 20, 2015

Coca-Cola is partnering with Fishbowl to offer a portfolio of research and solutions that can empower its foodservice clients to develop and execute digital…

Yum! Brands raises more than $600M for hunger since 2007

February 19, 2015

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced its World Hunger Relief effort raised $600 million in cash and food donations since 2007.

On the Menu: Seafood makes a splash

February 18, 2015

Seafood is making a comeback in time for Lent and for spring.

McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Twitter team up to give away 1 million free Cokes

February 17, 2015

McDonald’s in Brazil is giving away 1 million free Cokes.

Church's Chicken teams up with Ink Link for 'rebuilding phase'

February 16, 2015

Atlanta, Georgia-based Ink Link Marketing, a marketing and public relations firm specializing in the restaurant and hospitality space, was named PR Agency of…

E la Carte named one of Fast Company's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies

February 16, 2015

E la Carte announced it has been named by Fast Company as one of the magazine's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2015.

Small businesses don’t 'like' the new Facebook

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Facebook finally adopted the publishing model of the old school media: If you want to publicize your business, you have to pay. Small business owners and…

Valentine's Day deals from pizza to travel sweeten the holiday

February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day deals range from heart-shaped food to a chance to win a trip for two.

Getting back to your marketing roots

Although mobile and social media marketing have been hot industry topics for the past few years, you can’t have a strong digital showing without first…

How customers' expectations define your brand

by Andrew Sharpe — Retail Strategist, BRANDSPANK

The success of your brand lies in good, old-fashioned customer service — with the emphasis on "good."

Philly's Best, National Hod Rod Association drive promotions through partnership

February 5, 2015

Philly’s Best, a Southern California-based QSR, announced a partnership with the National Hot Rod Association for the 55th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals.

Friendly's colors ice cream cakes with Crayola

February 4, 2015

Wilbraham, Massachusetts-based Friendly’s Ice Cream LLC, the operator of Friendly’s restaurants and a manufacturer of ice cream products in retail outlets, is…

Wienerschnitzel revs up promotions with Toyota Motorcross partnership

February 4, 2015

Wienerschnitzel announced a partnership with Toyota for cross-promotional efforts around both brands’ participation at Monster Energy west coast Supercross and…

Mobile Payments Today publishes wallet comparison guide

February 4, 2015

The 61-page document details the capabilities of 151 leading mobile wallets.

Can Galardi rev up a new generation of Wienerschnitzel fans?

Wienerschnitzel's Chief Visionary Officer is hoping to introduce the 53-year-old hot dog brand to a new, young audience through strategic sponsorships.