Restaurants leverage football season for new promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Television campaigns pick up and new themed products roll out.

Tools for foodservice social media campaigns

A social media expert reviews lessons learned from the Foodservice Social Media Universe event.

Perka integrates social media into customer loyalty platform

September 21, 2012

Perka has added new social media promotion features to its mobile marketing and loyalty platform. The objective is to make it easier for merchants to engage…

Krispy Kreme celebrates National Coffee Day with giveaway

September 21, 2012

On Sept. 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a free 12-ounce cup of coffee at participating U.S. and Canada locations. No purchase…

Long John Silver's raises funds for Children's Miracle Network

September 21, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Long John Silver's will host a promotion Sept. 26 to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital, the chain's national…

Product introductions boost Carl's Jr., Hardee's sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company mulls an increase in co-branded concepts with Red Burrito and Green Burrito.

Cinnabon marks 25th anniversary with giveaway promotion

September 19, 2012

Cinnabon is celebrating the 25th anniverary of its popular Minibon menu item- a mini version of the brand's signature cinnamon rolls - by offering Facebook…

Chick-fil-A agrees to end donations to anti-gay organizations

September 19, 2012

According to a release issued today by The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Chick-fil-A has agreed to cease its support of organizations with anti-gay "political…

Popeyes' executives outline path to continued success

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Analyst Day examines company's five-pillar approach behind a "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" theme.

VenueSeen launches Instagram management tool for brands

September 19, 2012

With more than 5 billion photos shared on Instagram, marketers have increasingly leveraged the social network to connect with their fans and followers. To help…

Subway donates $330K to American Diabetes Association

September 19, 2012

The staff of the McLean, Va.-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington (SDC), recently presented a check for $330,000 to the American Diabetes…

Jersey Mike's named Official Sandwich of All American Games

September 19, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs and All American Games, a premier youth sports marketing and management company, have announced a multiplatform partnership that makes…

McDonald’s global pipeline: Could we ever see McNoodles in the U.S.?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO has made numerous references to "innovating, sharing and scaling" products from other global markets.

Captain D's marks 13th straight month of same-store sales increases

September 18, 2012

Captain D's turnaround efforts continue to make headway with the brand's 13th consecutive month of positive same-store sales increases.

McDonald's celebrating National Coffee Day with giveaway

September 17, 2012

McDonald's restaurants along the East Coast will be giving away free 12 oz. coffees every day from Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 in celebration of National Coffee…

Tim Hortons kicks off Smile Cookie charity fundraiser

September 17, 2012

Tim Hortons has kicked off its annual Smile Cookie fundraiser to benefit local charities throughout Canada.

White Castle introduces grilled chicken Sliders

September 17, 2012

White Castle has introduced three new savory grilled chicken sliders, available as original, bacon ranch and BBQ onion options.

Most social media conversation about QSRs is positive

September 14, 2012

A new report from monitoring company Sysomos shows that most social media conversations about quick-service brands are positive. All conversations analyzed …

TCBY, Mrs. Fields Cookies eye Seattle as priority market

September 14, 2012

TCBY is eyeing the Seattle area as a priority market for continued expansion, along with its sister brand, Mrs. Fields Cookies. The company is currently…

McDonald's crew members commit to week-long volunteer effort

September 14, 2012

During the week of Sept. 17-23, all McDonald's locations in the Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia region will send crew members to volunteer at local…