Cold Stone introduces fro-yo shakes

March 1, 2012

Cold Stone Creamery has launched a limited time promotion of Creations and shakes made from its low-fat, low-calorie yogurt.

Covering the basics of QR codes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nick Sears of rVue discusses how QR codes work, and how to best interact with and implement them into a mobile marketing strategy.  

Chick-fil-A, Subway get high customer experience ratings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 29, 2012

Chick-fil-A and Subway tied with Starbucks to earn the top customer experience ratings in the restaurant industry, out of 17 total chains.

KFC goes retro to push Chicken Pot Pie

February 29, 2012

KFC has jumped back in time with a new commercial to celebrate its classic Chunky Chicken Pot Pie, now available for $3.99 plus tax. The signature item is…

McDonald's ramps up China franchising, marketing

February 29, 2012

McDonald's plans to expand its presence in China through franchising, while highlighting its food quality through a new marketing campaign.

Baskin-Robbins celebrates March Madness with 3-pointer

February 29, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has announced its March Flavor of the Month will be 3-Point Chocolate, which includes chocolate ice cream with a salty caramel ribbon and…

Arby's promoting Classic Reuben in March

February 28, 2012

Arby's is offering two deals in March that highlight the Reuben sandwich.

OLO launches Groupon online ordering deals with Sonic

February 28, 2012

Participating Sonic restaurants in the Phoenix market and OLO Online Ordering have launched a new offer through coupon site Groupon.

Sonic introduces Sweet Potato Tots, Justice League kids' meals

February 28, 2012

Sonic has introduced new Sweet Potato Tots to its menu for a limited time.

Dunkin' Donuts adds Angus Steak to breakfast lineup

February 28, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced the new Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich to its breakfast lineup.

Popeyes launches Louisana-inspired butterfly shrimp

February 28, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., celebrates this Lenten season with the return of its Louisiana-inspired butterfly shrimp…

Burger King signs NASCAR licensing agreement

February 28, 2012

Burger King Corp. has entered into a licensing agreement with BK Racing LLC. As part of the agreement, BKC has licensed the primary paint scheme on the No. 8…

Rita's Italian Ice celebrates spring with annual Free Ice Day

February 27, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice will celebrate the first day of spring by scooping free Ice all March 20.

Taco Bell debuts new Live Más marketing campaign

February 27, 2012

Taco Bell's new slogan – Live Más – debuted Saturday during NBA's All-Star Saturday Night.

Burger King celebrates Leap Year with Scholars promotion

February 27, 2012

Burger King Corporation is celebrating the 2012 Leap Year, inviting all customers to help support the company's Have It Your Way Foundation.

Wienerschnitzel kicks off corn dog sweepstakes

February 27, 2012

Wienerschnitzel has kicked off its third annual "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes and is giving away $100,000 in cash prizes and "Wiener Bucks," as well as…

McDonald's gives away $25K in celebration of its fries

February 27, 2012

McDonald's has named a winner of its "You Want McDonald's Fries With That" contest and weekly sweepstakes, that called upon consumers to share moments they'd…

Tim Hortons sales accelerate systemwide

February 23, 2012

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 1, which included a 9.2 percent growth in systemwide sales. Tim Hortons…

Are restaurant marketers missing the big spenders?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Restaurant occasions are integral to the Boomer generation's demographics, so why aren't brands marketing to them directly?

Jersey Mike's Month of Giving benefits 74 charities

February 23, 2012

Throughout March, Jersey Mike's Subs will host its second annual Month of Giving, a fundraising campaign that will benefit 74 different local children's-based…