How to get millennials to buy into your restaurant brand

Every step of what patrons experience from how they are greeted to what's on the menu; from how they place orders to how their tables are cleared must be…

Doc Popcorn raises funds to provide mammograms for women in need

December 3, 2014

Doc Popcorn has raised more than $12,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during the brand's Popping for Pink fundraising campaign.

Villa Enterprises raises $68K for local charities

December 3, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management announced it raised $68,358 during its 13th annual golf outing and dinner held recently in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. According to…

McDonald's launches online gift card giveaway

December 3, 2014

McDonald's has launched its "Gift-fest" promotion, featuring 21 days of opportunities to win American Express Gift Cards and McDonald's Arch Cards.

Pollo Tropical heads to the beach for holiday promotion

December 3, 2014

Pollo Tropical has launched its holiday promotion, featuring 25 days of "Beachmas." From now through Dec. 25, guests can visit pollotropical.com/beachmas for…

Lessons from a prolific, international restaurant franchisee

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The president of QSR International says offering a breakeven promotion around a beverage is the 'most intelligent thing you can do' going into a new market.

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.

Tillster teams up with mobile marketing provider

December 2, 2014

Tillster Inc. announced today it will now integrate mobile marketing provider Kahuna Inc.'s product suite into its core list of product offerings (ordering…

New York Fries launches mobile payment, loyalty program

December 2, 2014

New York Fries, a 200-location QSR chain that specializes in French fries and poutine, recently launched a mobile loyalty, rewards, payment and gifting program…

Handel's kicks off annual fundraiser for children's hospital

December 2, 2014

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt has kicked off its sixth annual Koins for Kids fundraising campaign to benefit Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley.

Wienerschnitzel launches #Wienercross online sweepstakes

December 2, 2014

As part of its new partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross, Wienerschnitzel has launched a new #Wienercross online sweepstakes. The promotion offers fans…

After 40 years, Burger King brings back the Yumbo sandwich

December 2, 2014

Burger King has brought back its Yumbo hot ham and cheese sandwich for the first time since 1974.

Krispy Kreme gets into the holiday spirit

December 2, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has launched its holiday menu, including the Krispy Kreme Snowman, Holiday Sprinkles, Red Velvet Cake and Wreath Doughnuts. They are…

Tim Hortons launches holiday LTOs

December 2, 2014

Tim Hortons has introduced its holiday menu, which is now available in Canada and the US.

Baskin-Robbins spotlights holiday-themed menu

December 2, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is now spotlighting its holiday-themed ice cream cakes, including the Snowman Cake, Yule Log Roll Cake, Rosette Mini Roll…

Popeyes comes up with spice box-inspired chicken LTO

December 2, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced its new Spicebox Chicken, inspired by the spice boxes used in many kitchens in Louisiana. To create the new boneless…

McDonald's adds Cuties clementines as Happy Meal side option

December 1, 2014

McDonald's USA has introduced Cuties California Clementines as a side option for Happy Meals.

Dunkin' Donuts intros Christmas-themed donuts in global markets

December 1, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Christmas Donuts, available in snowman and smiley Santa designs for a limited time at participating Dunkin' Donuts…

Cold Stone Creamery adds peppermint for holiday promos

December 1, 2014

Cold Stone Creamery has introduced two new Creations for the holiday season: Chocolate Peppermint Perfection and Candy Cane Crunch. The brand also rolled out a…

Social media expert: Restaurants need to get better at brand storytelling

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The challenge is no longer having the biggest presence or most followers; now quality matters before activity.