Taco Bell's breakfast now available in 10 states

January 26, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced FirstMeal, a new breakfast menu that features 11 unique menu items. The breakfast debuts in 10 western states, including California…

Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, Quiznos test Facebook loyalty program

January 25, 2012

Plink, a Facebook credits-based online-to-offline loyalty program, has officially launched, rewarding customers for dining at their favorite restaurants.

Commentary: Be wary of hiring social media 'experts'

By Debbie Goldberg

McDonald's Chicken McBites hit the menu

January 25, 2012

After testing in a handful of markets, the limited time McDonald's Chicken McBites rolled out this week to a broader audience nationwide.

McDonald's reports 11 percent profit, plans 1,300 new stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken McBites, blueberry banana nut oatmeal and Cherry Berry Chiller iced beverage ready for menu debut.

Cold Stone Creamery sued by franchisee association

January 24, 2012

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company Kahala on behalf of an independent franchisee association. According to Blue Mau…

Chick-fil-A planning 8 Houston area units

January 24, 2012

Chick-fil-A has plans to open eight new units in the Houston market this year. The first restaurant is set to open Jan. 26 in Pearland, Texas, according to the…

How Subway created the top brand buzz

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Differentiation is the key to generating — and maintaining — positive consumer perception.

Hardee's rolls out diner-style breakfast platter

January 23, 2012

Hardee's is rolling out its new Country Fried Steak 'N' Gravy Breakfast Platter at participating restaurants beginning today. The new diner-style platter is…

White Castle ready for Slider Bowl Championship

January 19, 2012

White Castle's inaugural Slider Bowl National Championship will be held Jan. 31 at the Crowne Plaza Union Station Victoria Ballroom in Indianapolis.

Taco Bell jumps into breakfast daypart

January 19, 2012

Beginning next week, Taco Bell will throw its hat into the fastest growing daypart in the QSR space. Calling it "First Meal," the Irvine, Calif.-based chain's…

McDonald's named a top global brand for 'consumer responsiveness'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Interbrand's methodology factors in financial performance, role of the brand and brand strength.

Jack in the Box donates 250K to Big Brothers Big Sisters

January 18, 2012

Jack in the Box restaurants has donated $250,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for its military mentoring programs.

Captain D's 2011 sales in the black for the first time in eight years

January 17, 2012

Captain D's concluded fiscal year 2011 with positive systemwide same-store sales growth; the first time since 2003 the company has achieved this accomplishment.

White Castle now taking Valentine's Day reservations

January 17, 2012

White Castle is now taking reservations for its annual Valentine's Day dinner.

Cold Stone Creamery adds to warm dessert line

January 17, 2012

Cold Stone Creamery has launched its new Hot for Cookie for a limited time. The item is part of the chain's "Hot Stone Warm and Delicious" plated dessert line.

TCBY introducing new limited-time flavors every month

January 17, 2012

To kick off 2012, TCBY announced it will add new, limited-time flavors every month, and also will  add core flavors throughout the year. The new offerings are…

Pizza Hut, Subway, DQ ads among 'most effective'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ace Metrix measured consumer impact of every nationally breaking television spot in near real-time.

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's roll out waffle bowl sundaes

January 16, 2012

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery have introduced three new waffle bowl sundaes to kick off the New Year.

Restaurant industry's 2012 trends shaped by demographics, nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NPD Group's research also expects retail competition to increase and commodity prices to affect menu offerings.