Cold Stone Creamery promotion jumps back to 1950s

May 17, 2012

Through Aug. 31, Cold Stone Creamery is offering a limited time promotion of retro-inspired treats that are reminiscent of 1950's ice cream parlors.

TCBY rolls out mobile truck

May 17, 2012

TCBY has launched its new frozen yogurt truck platform in Charlotte, N.C., as part of its strategic expansion. The mobile truck model was rolled out to meet…

Great American Cookies hosts Father's Day baseball promotion

May 16, 2012

To celebrate Father's Day, Great American Cookies is hosting a national contest celebrating the "Great American Dad." From now through May 28, Great American…

Cintas recycling campaign benefits Ronald McDonald Charities

May 16, 2012

Cintas Corporation has announced that it has collected more than 500 pounds of pull tabs for its second annual E.A.R.T.H. (Every Area Recycling Tabs Helps!…

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

Burger King named QSR Partner of USA Basketball

May 15, 2012

Burger King Corp. and USA Basketball have announced a new marketing partnership that makes Burger King the Official QSR Partner of USA Basketball.

McDonald's UK launches 'behind the scene's website

May 15, 2012

McDonald's UK is launching a new website, www.WhatMakesMcDonalds.co.uk, this week to provide a "behind the scenes" look at the chain through articles, videos…

Milio's Sandwiches rolls out Mediterranean trio

May 15, 2012

Milio's Sandwiches is reintroducing its popular Mediterranean sandwich trio, which will be available systemwide between May 21 and Aug. 12.

Dunkin' Brands testing new American Express mobile feature

May 14, 2012

American Express has launched a mobile offer engine that recommends and ranks relevant merchant offers in real time for U.S. Cardmembers based on their…

Jack in the Box promotes COO to president

May 14, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that Leonard A. Comma was promoted to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Comma, who has served as…

Burger King Canada rolls out maple BBQ Whopper

May 14, 2012

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has introduced a new variation of its classic Whopper sandwich. The Maple BBQ Whopper combines thick hardwood smoked…

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop expands frozen beverage line

May 14, 2012

All U.S. Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop locations now feature the new Caramel Chocolate Brownie Iced Capp Supreme, a variation to one of the chain's most…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations

May 14, 2012

Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…

Subway hosting Wounded Warrior alumni for Battleship screening

May 14, 2012

On Tuesday, Subway will offer an exclusive screening to the new movie Battleship for local alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project. The movie officially…

NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.

Chick-fil-A promotes five to executive vice president spots

May 11, 2012

Dan T. Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A Inc., has announced the promotion of each member of the company's executive committee from senior vice president…

Jersey Mike's debuts in Michigan

May 11, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs will officially open its first store in the state of Michigan – its 31st market -- in Ann Arbor next week.

Subway tops consumer poll for 8th year

May 11, 2012

According to the recently released 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study, Subway Restaurants is America's top-rated quick-service restaurant brand. This marks the…

Yogurt Mountain offering Mother's Day treats

May 11, 2012

Yogurt Mountain LLC is celebrating Mother's Day by offering all moms a free treat.

Quiznos overhauls brand, menu

May 11, 2012

Quiznos has launched a new branding campaign, called "QRAVE Quiznos," in addition to menu enhancements, franchisee resources and more.