White Castle intros Italian-inspired Sliders

September 22, 2014

White Castle today sent out a promotional email announcing its new Slider Italiano Fest.

McDonald’s commits to further health and wellness strategies

September 22, 2014

In a letter to World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan, CEOs of food and non-alcoholic beverage companies and members of the International…

Dunkin' Donuts extends coffee day promo overseas

September 22, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts’ has announced its first Global Coffee Day celebration, which will be held Sept. 29.

Taco John’s marking coffee day early

September 22, 2014

While a variety of QSR chains celebrate International Coffee Day by offering free java Sept. 29, Taco John's is getting an early start. The chain will give…

McDonald's offering giveaways for Apple's iPhone 6 customers

September 19, 2014

McDonald's is leveraging its partnership with Apple to offer surprise activations for people waiting in line today for the iPhone 6 launch.

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McDonald's creates customer officer position to sharpen marketing focus

September 18, 2014

As part of its attempt to sharpen its marketing focus and turn sales around in the US, McDonald's has named its first-ever vice president-customer officer.

Three ways restaurants can be smarter with local schools

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Online ordering is the perfect way to remind students, parents and school administrators that you care about their needs by offering them a quick and…

McDonald's hosting educational workshops for college students

September 17, 2014

McDonald's is hosting Education Workshops in the Los Angeles market, in partnership with actress and singer Arden Cho. The workshops are scheduled for:

Who you gonna call? Krispy Kreme marks 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters

September 17, 2014

Krispy Kreme and Sony Pictures Consumer Products have teamed up for a new promotion that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ghostbuster movie.

Cinnabon kicks off pumpkin season with fall menu

September 17, 2014

Millennials buying in to restaurant brands that embrace philanthropy

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant marketers can capitalize on this trend by thanking guests for their contribution with special offers.

Rita's Italian Ice celebrates Iowa debut

September 16, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has opened its 50th location of the year, and its first in the state of Iowa.  The new location is at Hawthorne Plaza, 9250 University…

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

Mood Media integrating location-based marketing capabilities

September 16, 2014

Mood Media is integrating a digital signal into its media players that will allow its customers to deliver location-based marketing content.

Wendy's expands coupon book program nationally

September 15, 2014

For the first time this year, Wendy's is expanding its Halloween coupon book nationally. The coupon book program raises money for the Dave Thomas Foundation…

Cinnabon piloting snack-based concept

September 15, 2014

Cinnabon is reportedly opening a new store in Houston this month called the Bon Bake Shop. According to the Franchise Herald, the Bon Bake Shop features small…

Tim Hortons kicks off annual Smile Cookie fundraising campaign

September 15, 2014

Tim Hortons' annual Smile Cookie campaign kicks off today throughout North America, raising funds for local charities and hospitals. According to a news…

Menu trends: Consumers demanding ‘foods with benefits’

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A menu analyst says the most creative foodservice in the world is being done on college campuses, and that idea generation should start there.

Nestlé Café marks morsel’s 75th anniversary with charitable campaign

September 12, 2014

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the chocolate chip morsel, Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is teaming up with the Cookies for Kids' Cancer organization.