Profile: Subway’s original employee now a multi-unit operator

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dick Pilchen created the chain's logo and color scheme, as well as many unusual marketing campaigns.

Dunkin' Donuts' SweetLife campaign wins award

June 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts' and American Express' promotional "SweetLife" online video campaign, created by Branding Shorts, has won a 2011 Telly Award.

Popeyes launches better-for-you menu options

June 25, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has launched better-for-you menu alternatives, including the return of Popeyes' Naked Chicken…

McDonald’s picks its ‘Perfect Pair’

June 23, 2011

McDonald's has named the winners of its Perfect Pair Contest, which began in May.

Wendy’s opens in Russia, plans ambitious global expansion

June 23, 2011

Wendy's opened its first standalone unit in Russia June 23, with at least 180 more restaurants on the horizon. The restaurant is located on Arbat, Moscow's…

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch new sandwich, ad campaign

June 22, 2011

CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have launched their newest menu item, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich.

Dunkin’ Brands partnering with Captain America

June 22, 2011

"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives in movie theaters July 22, but beginning on June 27, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins will offer Captain…

McDonald’s names All-Stars for 365Black Awards

June 21, 2011

At the 2011 365Black Awards on July 1 in New Orleans, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who inspire greatness…

Great American Cookies kicks off Yellow Ribbon Campaign

June 21, 2011

Great American Cookies is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc. to present the brand's first summer Yellow Ribbon Campaign. For the campaign, from July …

McDonald’s UK wraps are biggest launch in four years

June 20, 2011

McDonald's U.K. is adding four wraps to its Deli Choices menu in what the company is calling its biggest launch in the past four years. The new offerings…

Jack in the Box pulls toys from kids’ meals

June 20, 2011

In the contentious debate about whether or not kids meals toys are unfair marketing tactics contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic, Jack in the Box has…

Dunkin’ Donuts sponsoring Joe Nichols’ tour

June 20, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced a partnership with country musician Joe Nichols that includes a sponsorship of shows across his 2011 Nationwide Concert Tour.

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Baskin-Robbins Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest

Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…

Krispy Kreme plans healthier menu items

June 19, 2011

The research and development team at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has been very busy of late. The company recently announced it would launch a new coffee line in the…

Domino’s, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors

June 19, 2011

BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…

Captain D’s rolls out six new sandwiches

June 19, 2011

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen has launched two new sandwiches -- North Pacific Cod and Breaded Chicken -- featuring new customizable toppings.

Edible Arrangements launches ‘To Go’ concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new concept's quick-fix menu items, as well as high foot-traffic locations, fit into the competitive QSR space.

Dairy Queen opens in Saudi Arabia

June 16, 2011

Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen has opened its first three locations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of which is the largest and only two-story DQ Grill…

Dairy Queen teams up with Build-A-Bear

June 14, 2011

Dairy Queen has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop to debut the Blizzard Bears Collection on June 17.