Church's Chicken names new ad agency

January 14, 2013

Rob Crews, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Church's Chicken, announced today that ESW Partners will be the company's new creative ad…

Distributed marketing empowers franchisees and sustains brand integrity

With a distributed marketing model, the local QSR has access to designs created by corporate marketers, and have a greater ability to customize these pieces to…

Late McDonald's CEO Fred Turner: Guardian of standards

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Turner's attention to detail was the most important factor in the growth of McDonald's.

Arby's introduces new dessert with 50-percent off discount

January 11, 2013

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is celebrating National Hat Day Jan. 15 by offering fans a coupon for 50-percent off its new Chocolate Molten Lava Cake.

Arby's Foundation donates $3M to help end hunger in Georgia

January 11, 2013

The Arby's Foundation, the charitable arm of Atlanta-based Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., announced it has invested $3 million to broaden the Georgia Food Bank…

Subway has top consumer engagement on Facebook

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New research from social media analytics provider Track Social also unveils a strong social presence for McDonald's, Starbucks.

Baskin-Robbins whittles ice cream flavor contest to 10 finalists

January 10, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has selected the top 10 finalists of its third annual Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest. Fans are now invited to vote online for…

Taco Cabana raises $73K for military families

January 10, 2013

Taco Cabana recently announced it raised more than $73,000 from its annual Taco Treat fundraiser, which benefits the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC).

How one QSR brand is taking advantage of the c-store resurgence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Blimpie has revamped its business model to fit larger, more foodservice-focused convenience stores.

Wendy's testing pretzel bun in select markets

January 9, 2013

A pretzel bun has been spotted on some bacon cheeseburgers at Wendy's locations in Miami and other markets.

Taco Bell to air Super Bowl commercial after three-year hiatus

January 9, 2013

Taco Bell announced today it will advertise during Super Bowl XLVII, which will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network on Feb. 3. This will mark the…

Auntie Anne's debuts whole grain pretzel nationwide

January 8, 2013

In time for Heart Health Month (February), Auntie Anne's Pretzels has introduced the honey whole grain pretzel at stores nationwide. The launch is in response…

Wienerschnitzel kicks off New Year with 99-cent chili dogs

January 8, 2013

From now through Jan. 27, Wienerschnitzel is offering its Original Chili Dog for the promotional price of 99 cents. This is the third year for the promotion.

Church's Chicken adds variations to its Value Sandwich

January 7, 2013

Starting today, participating Church's Chicken restaurants will feature the Ultimate Value Trio, with new flavors added to the chain's signature Value…

Sonic to focus on smaller restaurant prototype

January 7, 2013

Sonic Corp. announced results for the first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2012, including a system-wide same-store sales jump of 3 percent. Company drive-ins were up…

Taco Bell teases social media fans with Cool Ranch Doritos post

January 4, 2013

Taco Bell jumped on its social media pages Thursday to drop a big hint about its next big launch — the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco.

Jersey Mike's brings in $107K for Hurricane Sandy relief

January 4, 2013

In partnership with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jersey Mike's Subs has raised $106,657 to support The FoodBank's relief efforts in the…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces dark hot chocolate, French toast bagel

January 4, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out several new menu items to welcome the New Year, including dark hot chocolate, a permanent addition to the brand's beverage lineup.

KFC's new campaign aimed at football fans

January 4, 2013

Just in time for the NFL playoffs — and Super Bowl — KFC has registered a trademark to be "The Official Sponsor of Couchgating" and has launched its new…

Chick-fil-A's chicken tortilla soup back by popular demand

January 3, 2013

Chick-fil-A's Southwestern, spice-infused Chicken Tortilla Soup is back by popular demand from now through March 31.