Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are stepping up their photo-based campaigns.

Survey: Most consumers use restaurant discounts while traveling

July 10, 2012

According to the newly released 2012 Restaurant.com Annual Dining Destinations and Deals survey, 61 percent of consumers planning a vacation said they search…

Baskin-Robbins marks National Ice Cream Day with Twitter sweepstakes

July 10, 2012

To help celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Baskin-Robbins is holding a Twitter sweepstakes July 15 to give ice cream lovers a chance to win $260 in…

Dunkin' Donuts' introduces egg bagel, jalapeno spread

July 10, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Egg Bagels to its menu lineup. Served oven-toasted, the new Egg Bagel features a soft, chewy inside, with an egg flavor.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory posts record revenues

July 10, 2012

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc., which franchises and operates chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of…

California McDonald's celebrates surfer Lakey Peterson

July 10, 2012

Central Coast McDonald's restaurants are hosting the "Catch the Waves with Lakey Peterson" Sweepstakes.

Jack in the Box signs Brad Paisley for marketing campaign

July 10, 2012

Brad Paisley is now appearing alongside Jack Box in a TV commercial promoting the All-American Jack Combo at Jack in the Box restaurants.

Recipe development efforts increase in childhood obesity fight

The foodservice industry is making healthy strides when it comes to serving nutritional meals to children.

Krispy Kreme celebrates 75th birthday with new doughnuts

July 9, 2012

Krispy Kreme has launched new birthday doughnuts just in time for its 75th anniversary celebration this weekend.

Cold Stone Creamery Canada unveils 10 Provincial Creations

July 9, 2012

To celebrate Canada's National Ice Cream Day, July 15, Cold Stone Creamery has unveiled 10 Provincial Signature Creations, representing each Canadian province.

KFC launches Original Recipe Bites

July 9, 2012

In what the brand is calling its biggest product launch since Kentucky Grilled Chicken, KFC has introduced Original Recipe Bites.

Bojangles' marks 35th anniversary

July 9, 2012

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits celebrated its 35th birthday last week. The chain began as a small walk-up restaurant on the South End of Charlotte…

Jack in the Box introduces breakfast waffle sandwich

July 5, 2012

Jack in the Box has introduced a new breakfast waffle sandwich. Now available for a limited time at participating restaurants, the breakfast waffle sandwich…

Taco Bell hands digital account to new agency

July 5, 2012

Digitas has been handed Taco Bell's nearly $2 million digital account. The agency's San Francisco office has been in operation for about a month, according to…

The Arby's Foundation, Share Our Strength kick off Hungry For Happiness Tour

July 5, 2012

The Arby's Foundation, in partnership with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, is spending the summer on a Hungry For Happiness mobile tour. The goal…

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Taco Bell promotes Cantina line with BOGO Facebook deal

July 3, 2012

Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu will officially be available nationwide on Thursday and, to promote the launch, a buy-one-get-one-free campaign will be held…

Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

Chick-fil-A under fire again from gay rights groups

July 3, 2012

A new report from Equality Matters shows that Chick-fil-A has continued to donate millions of dollars to organizations that are considered anti-gay. This…

Baskin-Robbins launches Oreo treats

July 3, 2012

Just like its sister company Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins also has introduced a line of Oreo-inspired treats in celebration of the cookie's 100th birthday.